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First Principles: The Future of America Is Not In the Constitution But In the Laws of God On Which the Constitution is Founded

Posted on December 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.” – James Madison

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First Principles: Practice Virtue In Yourself and Encourage It In Others

Posted on December 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Righteousness alone can exalt [America] as a nation. Reader! Whoever thou art, remember this; and in thy sphere practice virtue thyself, and encourage it in others… [T]he great pillars of all government and of social life: I mean virtue, morality, … Continue reading →

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Like Sand Becomes A Pearl

Posted on December 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

On December 7, 1941, the then Japanese Empire attacked America killing some 2,400 people and bringing the US into World War II. Today is remembered in the US as National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Like Sand Becomes A … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Act Worthy of Yourselves

Posted on November 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. … Continue reading →

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First Principles: America Is Built On Courage, Imagination and An Unbeatable Determination

Posted on October 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” – Harry S. Truman

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Happy Columbus Day 2019!!

Posted on October 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Sorry, but I am not sorry. Some of the best nations in this world came from this the United States, Canada, and all the way down to the tip of South America. It is a traditional celebration in the United … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Imagination Brought Mankind From the Dark Ages To the Present State of Civilization

Posted on October 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Imagination has brought mankind through the dark ages to its present state of civilization. Imagination led Columbus to discover America. Imagination led Franklin to discover electricity.” – L. Frank Baum The points about Columbus and Franklin are technically wrong, while the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Future Success of America Is In the Laws of God On Which Our Constitution Is Founded

Posted on September 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.” – James Madison

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In Memory of 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

We must never forget what extremists brought on this day We must always linger on the troubles that come humanity’s way We must also never forget that we are all the children of God And that God would have us … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Peace Is Better Than War, War Is Better Than Tribute

Posted on September 9, 2019 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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