Tag Archives: Compassion

Thought For the Day: Never Be Afraid To Raise Your Voice For Honesty and Truth and Compassion Injustice and Lying and Greed…It Would Change the Earth

Posted on December 19, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would change the earth.” – William Faulkner

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Thought For the Day: Never Be Afraid To Raise Your Voice For Honesty and Truth and Compassion Against Injustice and Lying and Greed…It Would Change the Earth

Posted on September 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

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Thought For the Day: Love and Compassion Are Necessities, Not Luxuries. Without Them, Humanity Cannot Survive

Posted on September 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama

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Hollow Words and Climbing Trees

Posted on July 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Hollow Words and Climbing Treesby Michael DoyleHanging out on an oak limb Beneath the canopy’s shadow,The moves we made brought us safety.Empty words ring kind of hollow.Left on their own, kids flourish.It’s the way we allow them to nourishThe decision-making … Continue reading →

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A Spring’s Walk

Posted on May 14, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Spring’s Walkby Michael DoyleSomeone once said something like a homilyThat the worst misfortune is to have been happy.To have lost this feeling becomes its own misery,Born in our life as it’s tragic inequality.Once felt, the search begins for a … Continue reading →

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Into God’s Family

Posted on May 2, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Into God’s Familyby Michael DoyleLike prodigals, we hit rock bottom,Brokering what’s right for what’s rotten.The self-righteous can be too blind to see.The truth of grace is needed for you and me.Returning home, we are still family.We must, of course, accept … Continue reading →

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Getting It Right With God

Posted on April 27, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Getting It Right With Godby Michael DoyleA lot can be said and with enormous passionFor Jewish and Gentile people with compassion.In the obedience of faith, we live God’s story,All for the sake of our Father’s glory.We are new creatures in … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: My Mission In Life Is Not Merely To Survive, But To Thrive, and To Do So With Some Passion, Some Compassion, Some Humor, and Some Style

Posted on April 4, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” – Maya Angelou

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Merle Oberon

Posted on March 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Merle Oberonby Michael DoyleIt doesn’t matter what screen she’s onHere’s to the legendary Merle OberonIn 1935, she set eyes and minds reelingPlaying the heroine with thought and feelingSouth Asian, yet with Javanese eyesHer ascent had come with some surpriseAs Goldwyn … Continue reading →

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A Study On Faith

Posted on February 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Study On Faithby Michael DoyleListening in on a deep conversationI was maybe a little disturbed by my fascinationSpeaking on Paul’s missionIt’s interesting how grace and peace breed compassionHere as we sit and openly thinkPaul’s reasoning brings us to the … Continue reading →

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