Tag Archives: Courage

Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presence

Posted on March 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presenceby Michael DoyleGod reveals His wonders in wonders spoken.We who believe do our best though we’re broken.We walk our best in this mystical game.We do our best to play our part in the fame.Faithfulness walks among … Continue reading →

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A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

Posted on February 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Real Things Haven’t Changed. It Is Still Best To Be Honest and Truthful; To Make the Most of What We Have; To Be Happy With Simple Pleasures; and Have Courage When Things Go Wrong

Posted on February 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” – Laura Ingalls Wlder

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Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)

Posted on February 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)by Michael DoyleCourage sometimes needs permission,And so it was for Dietrich’s mission.Harsh words weigh from damnation,And were directed toward the Nazi nation.Religion was not the Lord’s game.Indeed, religion was often to blame.Jesus sought our full obedience,And … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Apologze, Bible, Blame, Christianity, Confidence, Courage, Damnation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Evil, Faith, Full Obedience, Full Pews, Germany, God, God's Love, Harsh Words, Hitler Youth, Jesus, Liberrty, Mission, Nazi Nation, Necessary, Permission, Poetry and Poems, Religion, Sanctuary, The Church, The Lord, Truth, Understood | Leave a comment

Fully Present In the Past

Posted on November 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Fully Present In the Pastby Michael DoyleRage bait and other angry fillsHave long ceased being thrills.No one has asked for my tainted advice,But I think it’s long past time to offer mine.Let’s not be rattled by our every whim.Instead, let’s … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Courage Is the Price That Life Exacts For Granting Peace

Posted on October 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” – Amelia Earhart

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Thought For the Day: Without Courage, We Cannot Practice Any Other Virtue With Consistency. We Can’t Be Kind, True, Merciful, Generous, Or Honest

Posted on October 14, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” – Maya Angelou

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Thought For the Day: The Best Protection Any Woman Can Have…Is Courage

Posted on August 31, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The best protection any woman can have… is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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Carrying On Past the Hurt

Posted on August 31, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Carrying On Past the Hurtby Michael DoyleShe’s walked away, leaving only pain.Life feels drenched in the crushing rain.Life needs a little more of encouragement,Or you’ll get lost in waves of discouragement.Giving up to surrender is not an option to take.As … Continue reading →

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Hula Memories

Posted on August 26, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Hula Memoriesby Michael DoyleThe modern age has its share of complexity.But not enough to warrant Hawaiian anxiety.The sacred duty held with great veneration,Is the sacred duty felt by each generation.Hula is the language of the Hawaiian heart.It has remained so … Continue reading →

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