Tag Archives: Lessons

Rumors Had It

Posted on December 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Rumors Had Itby Michael DoyleAfter my day filled with too much birthday celebration,I am looking back with joyous contemplation.Rumors had it that I would die 13 years ago.Here on my 63rd birthday, it only goes to show.That like a rock … Continue reading →

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It’s Not So Funny Now

Posted on December 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

It’s Not So Funny Nowby Michael DoyleIt seems like the truth behind so many stories.We had to dare the lightning to find the glories.Yesterday’s lessons, we thought would never end,These were the moments we really needed a friend.It’s really not … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I Give Thanks To My Creator For This Wonderful Life Where Each of Us Has the Opportunity To Learn Lessons We Could Not Fully Comprehend By Any Other Means

Posted on November 27, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“I give thanks to my Creator for this wonderful life where each of us has the opportunity to learn lessons we could not fully comprehend by any other means.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin

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Lessons In Ballet

Posted on October 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Lessons In Balletby Michael DoyleNo one dares wake Suzy from her sleep.Her dreams of ballet run very deep.With the slippers on her young feet,The Devil’s own she’s gone to meet.Ruby red paints the airport’s walls,As she answers dance’s sacred call.Rushing … Continue reading →

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To Strive and Labor On

Posted on September 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

To Strive and Labor Onby Michael DoyleEvery day that we wake up aliveIt’s a new day for each of us to strive,To see what it is that we’re meant to do.The doing of which is up to me and you.Ours … Continue reading →

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Carrying On Past the Hurt

Posted on August 31, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Carrying On Past the Hurtby Michael DoyleShe’s walked away, leaving only pain.Life feels drenched in the crushing rain.Life needs a little more of encouragement,Or you’ll get lost in waves of discouragement.Giving up to surrender is not an option to take.As … Continue reading →

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It’s In the Timing

Posted on August 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

It’s In the Timingby Michael DoyleLike the words of a good and holy song,The melody and the beat come on strong.The Kingdom of God is like a planted field,Filled with good seed for expected yield. The enemy is sneakier at … Continue reading →

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For God’s Love

Posted on August 3, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

For God’s Loveby Michael DoyleI.In truth and good faith, I do well,Unashamed as I am of the full gospel.Fanning into flames my testimony,In the name of God and spoken faithfully.From faith and for faith, we live,Taking our lead from what … Continue reading →

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Bullfrog’s Blues

Posted on May 26, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Bullfrog’s Bluesby Michael DoyleIt seems Bullfrog doesn’t like sweltering heat,But he liked less, his man facedown on the street.The weight of decisions bringing life and deathOften takes away even a tough man’s breath. To hide his tears, he feigned a … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Life Is A Succession of Lessons Which Must Be Lived To Be Understood

Posted on December 19, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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