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Thought For the Day: There Is Nothing On This Earth More To Be Prized Than True Friendship

Posted on January 31, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” – Thomas Aquinas

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Merry Christmas 2024!!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The first lunar mission to leave the Earth’s orbit was Apollo 8. The men on this mission were the first to observe Earthrise. In 1968, on doing so, they were compelled by their faith to read the biblical account of … Continue reading →

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A Tenderness of Hope

Posted on December 21, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

A Tenderness of Hopeby Michael DoyleWe live in a fast-paced society That is filled with such complexityThat it brings less than notorietyTo become overwhelmed by our anxietyStill, each of us chooses a mask to wearA smile of dignity as if … Continue reading →

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What She Doesn’t Know Yet

Posted on November 22, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

What She Doesn’t Know Yetby Michael DoyleListening to my daughters proudlyAs they talk a bit too loudlyEach holding her own in conversationEach of them has their own ambitionsMy babies have grown up without regretBut I wish each would kindly not … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When There’s No More Room In Hell, the Dead Will Walk the Earth

Posted on October 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“When there’s no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the Earth.” – George Romero

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Thought For the Day: Live In Each Season As It Passes; Breathe the Air, Drink the Water, Taste the Fruit, and Resign Yourself To the Influence of the Earth

Posted on October 11, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” – Henry David Thoreau

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First Principles: The Bible Contains the Most Profound Philosophy, the Most Perfect Morality, and the Most Refined Policy That Ever Was Conceived Upon Earth. It Is the Most Republican Book In the World

Posted on September 24, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The Bible contains the most profound Philosophy, the most perfect Morality, and the most refined Policy, that ever was conceived upon Earth. It is the most Republican Book in the World.” – John Adams, in a letter to Benjamin Rush … Continue reading →

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Periodic Burn Offs

Posted on September 19, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Periodic Burn Offsby Michael DoyleIt is all about maintaining our true wealthWhen we cooperate with our natural healthKeeping the functions on which we dependIs absolutely necessary, or we will all surely endWith a world less desirable for all to liveAnd … Continue reading →

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Outbursts of Truth

Posted on September 7, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Outbursts of Truthby Michael DoyleAll my repeated outbursts of truthHave gotten me in trouble since my youthFor you see, truth can destroy the worldsEven the worlds ruled by fallen godsWho each have sought, by meteors hurled, To increase their own … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When You Leave This Earth, You Can Take With You Nothing That You Have Received – Only What You Have Given: A Full Heart, Enriched By Honest Service, Love, Sacrifice and Courage

Posted on September 1, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received – only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.“– St. Francis of Assisi

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