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About alohapromisesforever

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

Mean Street Struggles

Mean Street Strugglesby Michael DoyleThe top tier of all artistryHas the flow found in living free.The struggle and hustle of the cityHas the habit of instilling its vibrancyThat grinds against the boneIn a way that makes each soul its own.New … Continue reading

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First Principles: It Is Not From the Benevolence of the Butcher, the Brewer, Or the Baker That We Expect Our Dinner, But From Their Regard To Their Own Interest

“It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” – Adam Smith

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Thought For the Day: What the Caterpillar Calls the End of the World The Master Calls A Butterfly

“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.” – Richard Bach

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God’s Will In Life

God’s Will In Lifeby Michael DoyleIn crisis, God’s people stand out,Voices raised in praise and given in shout.These moments require navigation;Honoring God is our motivation.Through scripture, we jump into our day,Meeting our Lord God in every way.We realize that every … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: I Believe That Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love Will Have the Final Word In Reality. This Is Why Right, Temporarily Defeated, Is Stronger Than Evil Triumphant

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

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First Principles: Do Not Be Overcome By Evil, But Overcome Evil With Good

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21

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The Stealth of Decisions Made

The Stealth of Decisions Madeby Michael DoyleWhatever we do militarily and strategicallyIs to protect the American people from our enemies.The trick is in believing exactly what we’re seeing.Every move made is made for America’s well-being.Trump isn’t breaking promises about avoiding … Continue reading

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First Principles: Let Your Heart Feel For the Afflictions and Distresses of Every One

“Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distresses of every one, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse; remembering always the estimation of the widow’s mite, but, that it is not every one who asketh that … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: For It Is In Giving That We Receive

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – Francis of Assisi

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On Abundance and Incompetence

On Abundance and Incompetenceby Michael DoyleAcross America, the Left rules with impotence.It’s a case of negligence and incompetence.Despite California’s being blessed by providence,Its governance provides more than ample evidence.It isn’t just an outbreak of vast stupidity.But more the case evidenced … Continue reading

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