Tag Archives: Life

A Hero’s Journey Begins, Part II

Posted on August 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Hero’s Journey Begins, Part IIby Michael DoyleEach moment of life is loaded with intensity,Peppered in each moment to withstand the immensityOf whatever challenge might come our way.This is the wake-up call of a hero’s day.Staying the course keeps the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To the Roots of the Mountains I Sank Down; the Earth Beneath Barred Me In Forever. But You, Lord My God, Brought My Life Up From the Pit

Posted on August 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit.” – Jonah 2:6

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Thought For the Day: Every Man’s Life Is A Fairy Tale Written By God’s Fingers

Posted on August 4, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Every man’s life is a fairy tale written by God’s fingers.” – Hans Christian Andersen.

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Thought For the Day: Live Your Life That the Fear of Death Can Never Enter Your Heart. Trouble No One About Their Religion; Respect Others In Their View, and Demand That They Respect Yours

Posted on August 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If You Would Be A Real Seeker After Truth, It Is Necessary That At Least Once In Your Life You Doubt, As Far As Possible, All Things

Posted on July 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” – Rene Descartes Sometimes old laptops give up the ghost. I apologize for … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Gratitude Bestows Reverence, Allowing Us To Encounter Everyday Epiphanies, Those Transcendent Moments of Awe That Change Forever How We Experience Life and the World

Posted on July 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” – John Milton

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For All of My Life

Posted on July 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

For All of My Lifeby Michael DoyleFor all of my life,It’s been understood.God is great And He is goodThere is no promise That has ever been broken.All of His words,In love, have been spoken.In my knowing, I know what I … Continue reading →

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Cornfields of Oblivion

Posted on July 16, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Cornfields of Oblivionby Michael DoyleYour heart is a black hole,Devoid of life, like my soul.Starting over with a new name,Our guilt knows no shame.We are each monsters in time,Every sin made its separate crime.Chasing down an endless road,Given to escape, … Continue reading →

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Disturbing the Status Quo

Posted on July 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Disturbing the Status Quoby Michael DoyleWith a direct look filled with woe,Life is disturbing the status quo.A shotgun wedding points the way,Niagara Falls charges the path that stays.Pennies have been thrown awayAs if only a ghost from yesterday.Champagne and oysters … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Indiana

Posted on July 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Tale of Indianaby Michael DoyleIn the crack of lifeRests the obsessionOf all who know strifeAnd all of its oppression.The cracks are loud,In a way, somehow allowed.It tells a story of deathThat remains until our last breath.A mouthful of dirt,In … Continue reading →

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