Tag Archives: Foundation

Dewey and the Progressive Era

Posted on April 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Turning next in American History, we have the Progressive Era with all that it meant for how we do things today and it’s challenges to the Constitution’s meaning to our society. Dewey and the Progressive Era by Michael Doyle All … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Those Decrying Christianity…Are Undermining the Solid Foundation of Morals, the Best Security For the Duration of Free Governments

Posted on March 31, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion, whose morality is so sublime and pure (and) which insures to the good eternal happiness, are undermining the solid foundation of morals, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Fear Is the Foundation of Most Governments

Posted on March 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Fear is the foundation of most governments; but it is so sordid and brutal a passion, and renders men in whose breasts it predominates so stupid and miserable, that Americans will not be likely to approve of any political institution … Continue reading →

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Self Rule Rises

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in a series on American history: Self Rule Rises by Michael Doyle From the High Middle Ages, society had a transformation As Calvin and Luther led the church’s reformation In a faithful take befitting the Bible’s explanation Making these … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Trust, Honesty, Humility, Transparency and Accountability Are the Building Blocks of A Positive Reputation. Trust Is the Foundation of Any Relationship

Posted on March 6, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Trust, honesty, humility, transparency and accountability are the building blocks of a positive reputation. Trust is the foundation of any relationship.” – Mike Paul

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Thought For the Day: The Foundation Stones For A Balanced Success Are Honesty, Character, Integrity, Faith, Love and Loyalty

Posted on February 3, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” – Zig Ziglar

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Balance, Character, Faith, Foundation, Honesty, Integrity, Love, Loyalty, Stone, Success, Thought For the Day, Zig Ziglar | Leave a comment

Counting Blessings

Posted on January 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Ephesians 1:3 – Counting Blessings by Michael Romani As this new year has begun My eyes focus clearly on the One The One who is all knowing And whose love is ever flowing The ways of … Continue reading →

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Thought For Today: There Can Be No Public Or Private Virtue Unless the Foundation of Action Is the Practice of Truth

Posted on December 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“There can be no public or private virtue unless the foundation of action is the practice of truth.” – George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906) I disagree with most of what this man stood for without some compromise of his root beliefs … Continue reading →

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In Preparation For Journey

Posted on December 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Another poem from the sermons on the dock series: In Preparation For Journey by Michael Romani In the preparation for journey There are steps meant for me Putting my house in order is right As I approach Heaven’s light To … Continue reading →

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Thankful In Collaboration

Posted on November 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Thinking on art and design, a poem of gratitude for its immersive collaboration. A poem in gratitude #21: Thankful In Collaboration by Michael Romani Designs of light In abstraction Just might Be created in collaboration Subtle changes Create the color … Continue reading →

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