Monthly Archives: September 2023

A Touch of Heaven

Posted on September 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Touch of Heavenby Michael DoyleIn this house of worshipNo one disputes His kingshipWorthy is His nameThat takes us beyond our shameWe are thankful for His graceWith opened eyes we know our placeOpened hands are held up in praiseListening to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Three Can Keep A Secret, If Two of Them Are Dead

Posted on September 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Thought For the Day: The Worst Loneliness Is Not To Be Comfortable With Yourself

Posted on September 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain

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Love Is the Christian Test

Posted on September 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Romans 13:8 Love Is the Christian Testby Michael Doyle In every moment lived there is powerTo become transformed in the hourOf God’s greatness that we liveIn all the blessings that He gives Letting no debt remain outstandingThis way of love … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Our Memories Are Card Indexes Consulted and Then Returned In Disorder By Authorities Whom We Do Not Control

Posted on September 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Our memories are card indexes consulted and then returned in disorder by authorities whom we do not control.” – Cyril Connolly, critic and editor (10 Sep 1903-1974)

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First Principles: How Beautiful On the Mountains Are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News, Who Proclaim Peace,…Who Say to Zion, “Your God Reigns!”

Posted on September 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news,who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation,who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)

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The Eye of the Storm

Posted on September 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Eye of the Stormby Michael DoyleTo find the eye of the passing storm in life’s wildernessIs to find quiet hope in the chaos approached in the stillnessWhere the arts find our attention despite all life’s distractionsThe place where somehow … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Only Art Penetrates What Pride, Passion, Intelligence and Habit Erect On All Sides – the Seeming Realities of This World

Posted on September 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Only art penetrates what pride, passion, intelligence and habit erect on all sides – the seeming realities of this world. There is another reality, the genuine one, which we lose sight of. This other reality is always sending us hints, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is A Principle Incorporated Into the Settled Policy of America, That As Peace Is Better Than War, War Is Better Than Tribute

Posted on September 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It is a principle incorporated into the settled policy of America, that as peace is better than war, war is better than tribute.” – James Madison (1816)

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A Dark View of Neverland

Posted on September 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Dark View of Neverlandby Michael DoyleWhat kind of world is thisWith a closing of our eyes, we missThe changes are approaching lunacyAs conspiracy moves shadow into realityThe monkeys now run the big topAnd unneeded changes won’t stopChildhood heroes from … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: September 2023

A Touch of Heaven

First Principles: Three Can Keep A Secret, If Two of Them Are Dead

Thought For the Day: The Worst Loneliness Is Not To Be Comfortable With Yourself

Love Is the Christian Test

Thought For the Day: Our Memories Are Card Indexes Consulted and Then Returned In Disorder By Authorities Whom We Do Not Control

First Principles: How Beautiful On the Mountains Are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News, Who Proclaim Peace,…Who Say to Zion, “Your God Reigns!”

The Eye of the Storm

Thought For the Day: Only Art Penetrates What Pride, Passion, Intelligence and Habit Erect On All Sides – the Seeming Realities of This World

First Principles: It Is A Principle Incorporated Into the Settled Policy of America, That As Peace Is Better Than War, War Is Better Than Tribute

A Dark View of Neverland

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