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About alohapromisesforever

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

Thought For the Day: Becoming A Star May Not Be Your Destiny, But Being the Best You Can Be Is A Goal That You Can Set For Yourself

“Becoming a star may not be your destiny, but being the best you can be is a goal that you can set for yourself.” – Brian Lindsay

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A Redemption Song

A Redemption Songby Michael DoyleThey harked the heraldAs the angels began to singSpreading the good newsIn the joy they dared to bringOn the night of the first NoelWith the shepherds in the fieldThe angels began to tell the taleOf mercy … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Plans of the Diligent Lead To Profit As Surely As Haste Leads To Poverty

“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5 (NIV)

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Thought For the Day: Setting Goals Is the First Step In Turning the Invisible Into the Visible

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins

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Merry Christmas 2023!

Another year is sliding into the next, and as it is with time, it all connects bit by bit into a lifetime. Aloha Promises Forever sees another year out, and without a doubt, it’s been a year with more ups … Continue reading →

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Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Love

Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Loveby Michael DoyleStaring at my blank screen thoughtfully,On this day, when it occurs to me softlyThat these moments of joy and Christmas cheerAren’t meant for one day but every day of the yearLetting God’s love … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Christmas Every Time You Let God Love Others Through You

“It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.” – Mother Teresa

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First Principles: And the Angel Answered Her, “The Holy Spirit Will Come Upon You, and the Power of the Most High Will Overshadow You; Therefor the Child To Be Born Will Be Called Holy – the Son of God

“And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.” – Luke 1:35

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The Greatest Masterpiece

The Greatest Masterpieceby Michael DoyleThe Nativity reminds us of the storyPresent in our lives in all its gloryIn our hearts and in all of our daysWith not a moment spent in going astrayIn their play of love for the artsWe … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Blessed Is the Season Which Engages the Whole World In A Conspiracy of Love

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”- Hamilton Wright Mabie

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