Tag Archives: Freedom

Forbidden Fruit

Posted on August 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Forbidden Fruitby Michael DoyleLove of witchcraft presents the evidenceThat the ability to influence is no coincidenceAs they open up evil, door by doorAnd find a craven audience wanting moreThe portal to desires some wish to exploreOpen up to all, beginning … Continue reading →

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Into the Blackest Night

Posted on August 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Into the Blackest Nightby Michael DoyleAfter a charlatan’s talk of romanceShuffled by in the cards of chanceFriends from the other side tell the taleHalf past the shaded gates of HellIt seems that games of chance are legendaryAs sleight of hands … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Those Who Suppress Freedom Always Do So In the Name of Law and Order

Posted on August 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who suppress freedom always do so in the name of law and order.” – John V. Lindsay (1921-2000)

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First Principles: Those Who Deny Freedom To Others Deserve It Not For Themselves, and, Under A Just God, Cannot Long Retain It

Posted on August 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.” – Abraham Lincoln

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First Principles: There Are More Instances of the Abridgment of the Freedom of the People By Gradual and Silent Encroachments By Those In Power Than By Violent and Sudden Usurpations

Posted on July 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” – James Madison (1788)

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His Cure

Posted on July 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

His Cureby Michael DoyleJehovah by nameHe takes our blamePurified in praiseBringing light to our daysHis is the peaceThat wins from sin, our releaseGiving us our freedomIn the name of His KingdomHe who has set the starsAllowing us healing from our … Continue reading →

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Happy and Blessed Independence Day 2023, America!!

Posted on July 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Wishing each and all of my American friends a very happy and blessed Independence Day 2023!! Rather today was spent in reverent quietude or in joyous celebration, I hope each of you has spent a moment’s contemplation on the principles … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Freedom Is Never More Than One Generation Away From Extinction

Posted on July 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will … Continue reading →

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Consent of the Governed

Posted on June 27, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Consent of the Governedby Michael DoyleAs a people, our government transformedWhen we could not be forcefully conformedTo a loss of rightful, popular sovereigntyThis could not be allowed by our dignityUnjust in his dictatorial set of actionsWe, the Americans, demanded satisfactionThis … Continue reading →

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The Restraint of Humility

Posted on June 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Restraint of Humilityby Michael DoyleThere is no doubt about where I place my treasureThis truth is notable beyond all measureIntroduced into a life of loving sacrificeAnd this Father’s Day is filled with peace, not strifeIt is said that snow … Continue reading →

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