Tag Archives: Honesty

Thought For the Day: Pray That Fairness, Honesty and Civility Will Crowd Out Division and That Integrity Will Take the Place of Self-Aggrandizing Posturing

Posted on January 23, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Pray that fairness, honesty, and civility will crowd out division and that integrity will take the place of self-aggrandizing posturing. Pray for an educated citizenry to hold our representatives accountable. ” – Nate Jackson

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The Times We’re Living Through

Posted on December 28, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The Times We’re Living Throughby Michael DoyleThe times we’re living through are not permanentStill, I need you to this solid sentimentAs a Christian, it is okay to grieve and lamentIn these days, this is a place that has become intimateSometimes … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Honesty Is the First Chapter of the Book of Wisdom

Posted on November 29, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson

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First Principles: Honesty Is the First Chapter In the Book of Wisdom

Posted on November 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson

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First Principles: I Hold the Maxim No Less Applicable To Public Than To Private Affairs, That Honesty Is Always the Best Policy

Posted on October 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.” – George Washington

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Things Remembered

Posted on August 30, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Things Rememberedby Michael DoyleDespite the well of star-crossed tearsHaving had been ponded through the yearsOf one thing, I have certainly foundThat there are enough words to be chased aroundOne thing proven is the swollen sure chanceInvolved in each moment lived … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day:

Posted on July 31, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“It is discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.” – Noel Coward (1899-1973)

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To Learn To Love

Posted on July 11, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Colossian 3:13: To Learn To Love by Michael Doyle Bearing as we do with each other Learning daily to forgive and love one another It is always the greatest of love’s expression And the hardest to … Continue reading →

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Fly On A Photographer’s Wall

Posted on June 29, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Another peek into the photographs of persons and their relationships: Fly On A Photographer’s Wall by Michael Doyle Photographs so perfectly still Are a marvel that makes us feel All these candid moments captured well Soul numbing as they tell … Continue reading →

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Fragments Beyond Authenticity

Posted on March 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

In the words of Bob Dylan, the times are indeed a-changin’ Fragments Beyond Authenticity by Michael Doyle In a world less versed in prophecy Caught up in its whirl of hypocrisy The by-word become feigned authenticity And nothing is scarier … Continue reading →

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