Tag Archives: Growth

First Principles: Since Love Grows Within You, So Beauty Grows. For Love Is the Beauty of the Soul

Posted on February 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.” – Saint Augustine

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Bonhoeffer, Part 2

Posted on February 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 2by Michael DoyleTo the bully, no one is a partnerTo that bully, no one is smarter.And if the smarter does not hide his mind,He’ll be lucky if any part is left behind.You find the bullies in hidden alleyways.Or … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Next To the Right of Liberty, the Right of Property Is the Most Important Individual Right Guaranteed By the Constitution

Posted on January 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: If You Make It A Habit Not To Blame Others, You Will Feel the Growth of the Ability To Love In Your Soul, and You Will See the Growth of Goodness In Your Life

Posted on November 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” – Leo Tolstoy

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Self Reflection

Posted on August 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Self Reflectionby Michael DoyleI took a pause to see what life was giving,Wondering if I was right in the way I was living.Fear of God and knowing myself lead to wisdomThat will gain me my place in my father’s kingdom.I’m … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Growth of Knowledge Depends Entirely Upon Disagreement

Posted on July 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The growth of knowledge depends entirely upon disagreement.” – Karl Popper

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Minding the Gap

Posted on July 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Minding the Gapby Michael DoyleAn angel looked at our pretense at good.Or the lack thereof, as it’s understood.Finding God where I call my earthly home,In His presence, I find I’m never alone.Blessings of good news are heard,No matter what’s happened … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There Is No Normal Life That Is Free of Pain. It’s the Very Wrestling With Our Problems That Can Be the Impetus For Our Growth

Posted on April 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“There is no normal life that is free of pain. It’s the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth.” – Fred Rogers

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A Study On Faith

Posted on February 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Study On Faithby Michael DoyleListening in on a deep conversationI was maybe a little disturbed by my fascinationSpeaking on Paul’s missionIt’s interesting how grace and peace breed compassionHere as we sit and openly thinkPaul’s reasoning brings us to the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Multiplication of Public Officers, Increase of Expense Beyond Income, Growth and Entailment of a Public Debt, Are Indications Soliciting the Employment of the Pruning Knife

Posted on February 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The multiplication of public offices, increase of expense beyond income, growth and entailment of a public debt, are indications soliciting the employment of the pruning knife.” – Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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