Tag Archives: Fail

Thought For the Day: Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Better! You Won’t Believe What You Can Accomplish By Attempting the Impossible

Posted on April 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.’ You won’t believe what you can accomplish by attempting the impossible with the courage to repeatedly fail better.” – Samuel Beckett

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His Mercy Never Fails

Posted on April 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

His Mercy Never Failsby Michael DoyleIn every day, in every way,My Lord has held me in His hand.Giving me mercy, and I can say,In my best and my worst, He understands.In return, I offer my life,Trusting in Christ alone.Through sweetness … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Posted on February 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: God Tested Abraham. Temptation Is Not Meant To Make Us Fail; It Is Meant To Confront Us With A Situation Out of Which We Emerge Stronger Than We Were

Posted on February 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“God tested Abraham. Temptation is not meant to make us fail; it is meant to confront us with a situation out of which we emerge stronger than we were. Temptation is not the penalty of manhood; it is the glory … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I Have Not Failed. I’ve Just Found 10,000 Ways That Won’t Work.

Posted on December 22, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison As the new year approaches, and we still find so much yet to be done and/or improved on, it is wise to keep this … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: God Is Not Dead, Nor Doth He Sleep! The Wrong Shall Fail, the Right Prevail, With Peace On Earth, Good-Will To Men

Posted on November 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; “For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is … Continue reading →

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I Am More Than

Posted on September 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

I Am More Thanby Michael DoyleSomewhere beneath the scratches and dust Is the man who has survived life’s bust.Though sometimes coiled up and hissing,I am well aware of the things I’m missing.I am more than this collection of bones.I know … Continue reading →

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Faithful In Time and Grace

Posted on June 5, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Faithful In Time and Graceby Michael DoyleI’d be the one mistakenIf I didn’t notice when I was shaken,And that God provides my foundationWhen I build my life in my station. As a believer in my confession,There is no struggle without … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: If You’re Rooting Against the President, You Are Rooting Against the Nation. And I’m Not Going To Be Where I Want A President To Fail. So, Country First

Posted on December 25, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“If you’re rooting against the president, you are rooting against the nation. And I’m not ever going to be where I want a president to fail. So, country first. I know that’s become maybe like a cliche, but it happens … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Self-Education Is, I Firmly Believe, the Only Kind of Education There Is. The Only Function of A School Is To Make Self-Education Easier; Failing That It Does Nothing

Posted on October 4, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. The only function of a school is to make self-education easier; failing that, it does nothing.” – Isaac Asimov

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