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First Principles: Sustaining Governance Depends On A Broad Base of Support

Posted on May 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The pyramid of government, and a republican government may well receive that beautiful and solid form, should be raised to a dignified altitude: but its foundations must, of consequence, be broad, and strong, and deep.” – James Wilson (1804) … Continue reading →

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Living Repentance

Posted on May 11, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Wednesday nights, Ally and I attend church at the House of Prayer. Tonight’s sermon was on Acts 3:19-20. The following poem is based on the sermon heard tonight and wrapped in a poem. Living Repentance by Michael Romani Incomparable embrace Saved … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized | Tagged Acts, Acts 3:19-20, Crumble, Dance, God's Family, Grace, Jesus, Poetry, Praying, Repentance, Sacred, Silent Tears, Sins, Strength, Stumble, Temptations | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: On Decreasing Class Antagonism

Posted on May 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

A full belly to the labourer is, in my opinion, the foundation of public morals and the only source of real public peace. -William Cobbett, journalist, pamphleteer, and farmer (1763-1835) To understand more about the life and thoughts of William … Continue reading →

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SL: Universe

Posted on April 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Exploring on Second Life can turn up some really beautiful places. One such place is the build called Universe. It’s an interesting build with lots of tricks of light and shadow. Still please be careful, you might just meet … Continue reading →

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Shameless Plug: Isabella Rumsford

Posted on April 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Every once in a while in the SL environment, there is a person who has such absolutely brilliant talent that they stand out from the crowd. In this instance, I have had the pleasure of knowing the SL personage Isabella … Continue reading →

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A Little Girl Has Her Way

Posted on April 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Dedicated to the precious moments I get to spend with the two little princesses who are two thirds of all of my most sacred loves each of these bound to me under God. A Little Girl Has Her Way by … Continue reading →

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Day 25: Change of Locks

Posted on April 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The home stretch of NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo is on! The challenge today is to write about some space that might have some sort of emotional tie to it. Having spent an evening hearing from my little girls how my ex is being … Continue reading →

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Australian Bush Poetry, Verse & Music

Posted on April 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Yesterday, Ally and I were blessed enough to be invited to watch a show written and produced by a friend of ours. It was a truly wonderful presentation filled with poetry, songs, dance and focused on telling the tale of … Continue reading →