Tag Archives: Care

Thought For the Day: Take Care of Your Garden. And Keep Out the Weeds. Fill It With Sunshine, Kind Words, and Kind Deeds

Posted on May 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind thoughts are the roots, Kind words are the flowers, Kind deeds are the fruits, Take care of your garden And keep out the weeds, Fill it with sunshine, Kind words, and Kind deeds.” – … Continue reading →

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First Principles: I Do Not Want A Government That Will Take Care of Me. I Want A Government That Will Make Other Men Take Their Hands Off Me So I Can Take Care of Myself

Posted on May 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“…I do not want a government that will take care of me, I want a government that will make other men take their hands off me so I can take care of myself.“ – Woodrow Wilson

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Thought For the Day: The Most Important Thing To Do Is To Be Willing To Listen, Willing To Care, and Willing To Admit Mistakes and Change Your Ways For the Better

Posted on April 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I think the most important thing to do is to be willing to listen, willing to care, and willing to admit mistakes and change your ways for the better!” – Jane Goodall

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First Principles: Be Shepherds of God’s Flock That Is Under Your Care, Watching Over Them – Not Because You Must, But Because You Are Willing, As God Wants You To Be

Posted on March 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” – 1 Peter 5:2

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Leap of Faith

Posted on March 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Leap of Faithby Michael DoyleAt times, you feel trapped,And more than just a little scared.The Lord has tenderly wrappedHis arms around you and cared.There have been times you’ve paid the cost,Waking in the middle of the night, feeling lost.If you … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 6

Posted on February 26, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 6by Michael DoyleSometimes the pieces come together,And the time to act is now to make it better.In the face of atrocity and naked despair,It takes action, not prayer, if you truly care.Christ bids believers to come and follow,To … Continue reading →

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An Extra Something

Posted on February 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

An Extra Somethingby Michael DoyleIt’s another round of birthday cheers,I celebrate the time of passing years.There’s been so much love that’s felt so high,It’s led to times when I wished that I would die.The alien gods of February know this … Continue reading →

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My Taken Stand

Posted on January 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

My Taken Standby Michael DoyleIt’s time for a little Sunday good,Listening to a sermon as understood.It’s about the faithfulness of God’s loveShared with a hallelujah from above. It’s all about walking our faithfulness,Knowing the path of His wonderfulness.In return, all … Continue reading →

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World of Possibility

Posted on November 29, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

World of Possibilityby Michael DoyleIn a blind man’s eyesWe can make the worldA lot more wonderful.In a blind man’s eyesWe can make this worldA million shades of beautiful.If only we would try.You know that I don’t lie.Trade your smile for … Continue reading →

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America Unbroken

Posted on September 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

America Unbrokenby Michael DoyleTime comes at us with brutality,Not caring at all about our humanity.Every second comes with its own rush.The weakest of us feels the crush.Cutting through the skin to the inside,Until it takes every part of our pride.That’s … Continue reading →

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