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About alohapromisesforever

Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

A Stone’s Throw (David)

A Stone’s Throw (David)by Michael DoyleIn life, sometimes we are picked last.It’s the future that has been cast.This was once David’s position As he was called to save the Israeli nation.Sometimes we are on the ebb of favor.Other times, we … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Fallen Man Is Not Simply An Imperfect Creature Who Needs Improvement: He Is A Rebel Who Lay Down His Arms

“Fallen man is not simply an imperfect creature who needs improvement: he is a rebel who must lay down his arms.” – C.S. Lewis

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First Principles: Have Mercy On Me, O God, According To Your Unfailing Love; According To Your Great Compassion Blot Out My Transgressions. Wash Away My Iniquity and Cleanse Me From My Sin

“Have mercy on me, O God,    according to your unfailing love;according to your great compassion    blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity    and cleanse me from my sin.” – King David in Psalms 51:1-2

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Africa’s Green Wall

Africa’s Green Wallby Michael DoyleHoofs are necessary for grasslands,Doing their part as the Lord demands.Elephants know the weight of memory,And all of this reminds us that we are family.Mankind must act in full concertTo help all who have been hurt.Here … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: People Make A Grievous Error Thinking That A List f Facts Is the Truth. Facts Are Just the Bare Bones Out of Which Truth Is Made

“People make a grievous error thinking that a list of facts is the truth. Facts are just the bare bones out of which truth is made.” – Shelby Foote

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First Principles: Of All the Vices Incident To Man, Lying Is the Most Mean, Most Contemptible; It Evinces A Very Weak, Depraved Heart

“Of all the vices incident to man, lying is the most mean, most contemptible; it evinces a very weak, depraved heart, which shrinks at the exposure of motives and of actions.” – Josiah Bartlett

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Harmonious Replenishment

Harmonious Replenishmentby Michael DoyleThough we all wish for simplicity,Nature is infinite in complexity.Fungi, plants, and animals create the biomeThat we too often see as our own.Standing in opposition, we seek to nurtureThose things that make up our agriculture.Death and waste … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Truth Is Always Exciting. Speak It, Then. Life Is Dull Without It

“Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it.” – Pearl S. Buck

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First Principles: Of All the Properties Which Belong To Honorable Men, Not One Is So Highly Prize As That of Character

“Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.” – Henry Clay

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Cornered Stone

Cornered Stoneby Michael DoyleIn all the hearts broken,Stumbled over false words spoken,Jesus remains as the lightThat brings safe passage in the night.The world might bring darkness,Our experience speaks unhappiness,And sometimes we hurt and need love.We need to fix our eyes … Continue reading

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