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An Enduring Contemplation of Pain

An Enduring Contemplation of Painby Michael Doyle The things endured on that Day of PainWould drive most of us beyond insane360 strikes with a nail-ended whipWould be enough to make anyone lose grip Next the crucifixion with its degradationWas a … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

Aloha Promises Forever wishes all its readers a very happy and if a believer, holy Saint Patrick’s Day! The Feast of Saint Patrick (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is a religious and cultural holiday observed since the 17th century on March 17th … Continue reading

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Minding God’s Own Business

Minding God’s Own Businessby Michael DoyleIt’s how it is that we should liveWe find that God has work to giveIn an echo of principles, we need clarityOf what is necessary to enable us to seeTo lack in clarity is an … Continue reading

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Like the Only Bible Read

Like the Only Bible Readby Michael DoyleLet’s live lives like the only Bible readWalking witnesses of Jesus raised from the deadEaster and Christmas hold nothing over immersionOur faithful testimony given in baptismIt symbolizes our public proclamationAnd is not a simple … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Americans Combine the Notions of Christianity and Liberty So Intimately In Their Minds, That It Is Impossible To Make Them Conceive the One Without the Other

“The Americans combine the notions of Christianity and of liberty so intimately in their minds, that it is impossible to make them conceive the one without the other.” – Alexis de Tocqueville 

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To Walk That Walk

To Walk That Walkby Michael DoyleAs a fractured soul in need of graceI know where I belong; I know my placeI walk my love as best that I canAs my heart keeps God’s commandsGod helps us to reach a better … Continue reading

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First Principles: The General Principles On Which the Fathers Achieved Independence Were the General Principles of Christianity

“The general principles on which the Fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity.” – John Adams

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First Principles: No Man Can Study the Movement of Modern Civilization From An Impartial Standpoint and Not Realize that Christianity, and the Spread of Christianity, Are the Basis of Hope of Modern Civilization

“No man can study the movement of modern civilization from an impartial standpoint and not realize that Christianity, and the spread of Christianity, are the basis of hope of modern civilization in the growth of popular self government.” – William … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Christianity, If False Is Of No Importance, and, If True, of Infinite Importance. The One Thing It Cannot Be Is Moderately Important

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important.” – C.S. Lewis

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In God’s Reflection

In God’s Reflectionby Michael DoyleLiving life with generosity We live our days in humilityKnowing that God will give us integrityAll that is given in hope of our stabilityWithout living in our full sincerityThere would be no true ChristianityThe Father gave … Continue reading

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