Tag Archives: Life

The Radical Amazement of Life

Posted on April 13, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The Radical Amazement of Lifeby Michael DoyleWaking up this morning, there’s no need for guessingThat each day of life is indeed an intricate blessingWith no doubt in my mind, I recognize this whollyThat just the pleasure of another day is … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: If Life’s Lessons Could Be Reduced To Single Sentences, There Would Be No Need For Fiction

Posted on April 12, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“If life’s lessons could be reduced to single sentences, there would be no need for fiction.” -Scott Turow, author and lawyer (b. 12 Apr 1949)

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First Principles: From the Practice of the Purest Virtue, You May Be Assured You Will Derive the Most Sublime Comforts In Every Moment of Life, and In the Moment of Death

Posted on April 9, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Dependence begets subservience and venality, suffocates the germ of virtue, and prepares fit tools for the designs of ambition.” ― Thomas Jefferson

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My Daily Bread

Posted on April 8, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

My Daily Breadby Michael DoyleI find my daily breadIn all His words saidThankful that he paid the costWithout which, I would be lostFrom my cup of coffeeTo all that’s given meI find myself thankfulFor a life that is so wonderfulIt’s … Continue reading →

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At First Sight…

Posted on April 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

At First Sight…by Michael DoyleAt first sight, it is the love expectedAfter a life of being unrequitedI feel it with the kiss of your lipsThe sparks run to my fingertipsI pay attention to what my heart tells meWhile praying to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Jesus Said To Her, “I Am the Resurrection and the Life. He Who Believes In Me, Though He May Die, He Shall Live

Posted on March 31, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?’”– (John 11:25-26)

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Happy Death Day!

Posted on March 30, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Happy Death Day!by Michael DoyleSplitting hangover starts the dayAgain and again in instant replayYou’re certain you have been here beforeFrom what’s seen, you don’t need thinking any moreDespite appearances, you won’t feel better tomorrowYour two choices are either fear or … Continue reading →

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The Framing of Frida

Posted on March 29, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The Framing of Fridaby Michael DoyleStains of colors come aliveThese help one to liveWe are happy as we arriveFinding life giving what it has to giveWe run as fast as the breezeThat whisper lessons under backyard treesSome are laughing at … Continue reading →

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Writing Our Own Stories

Posted on March 28, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Writing Our Own Storiesby Michael DoyleWe find ourselves in our struggleEmerging from our strife into lifeIt seems to me, that we too often juggleThe solutions that can be overly rifeIt is us who write our own storyAs we listen beyond … Continue reading →

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Grace In This World of Darkness

Posted on March 27, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Grace In This World of Darknessby Michael DoyleIn this world of darknessWe often find too much harshnessAnd not enough faith and loveThat we are told is given from heaven aboveThe Lord has paid our costIn redeeming us from being lostTo … Continue reading →

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