Tag Archives: Neighbor

First Principles: It Does Me No Injury For My Neighbor To Say There Are Twenty Gods, Or No God. It Neither Picks My Pocket Nor Breaks My Leg.

Posted on May 30, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.” – Thomas Jefferson

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Acts, Breaks My Leg, First Principles, Government, Injurious To Others, Legitimate Powers, Neighbor, No God, No Injury, Notes On the State of Virginia (1785), Picks My Pocket, Thomas Jefferson, Twenty Gods | Leave a comment

First Principles: All of Mankind Are Equally Bound By the Laws of the Creator To Do No Injury To Our Neighbors

Posted on March 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“In the supposed state of nature, all men are equally bound by the laws of nature, or to speak more properly, the laws of the Creator. They are imprinted by the finger of God on the heart of man. Thou … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Bound, Equal, Finger, First Principles, God, God's Law, Heart, Imprint, Injury, Mankind, Natural Law, Nature, Neighbor, Reason, Samuel Adams, Voice, Written Revelation | Leave a comment

Simply Do Unto Others

Posted on March 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Matthew 7: 12: Simply Do Unto Others by Michael Doyle In Jesus’ name we give our gratitude Demonstrated in our loving attitude Thankful for His covering and His grace Looking at love given in His embrace … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: War With Your Vices, Make Peace With Your Neighbors and Let Every New Year Find You A Better Person

Posted on August 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Better Man, Neighbor, New Year, Peace, Thought For the Day, Vice, War | Leave a comment

Happy Canada Day!!

Posted on July 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

To my neighbors to the North and the one always on my mind and in my heart! Happy Canada Day!! So, what exactly is Canada Day about? I’m very glad you asked. Formerly known as Dominion Day, Canada Day … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged British Columbia, Canada, Canada Day, Constitution, Dominion Day, July 1st, Neighbor, New Brunswick, North, Nova Scotia, O Canada, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Rest, Nature, Books, Music and Love For One’s Neighbor Bring Happiness

Posted on June 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who are not accustomed to have it done to them; then work which one hopes may … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Books, Country, Do Good, Family Happiness, Happiness, Hope, Leo Tolstoy, Life, Love, Music, Nature, Neighbor, Quiet, Rest, Thought For the Day, Usefulness, Work | Leave a comment

To Know Us By Our Love

Posted on June 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 John 3:11-18: To Know Us By Our Love by Michael Romani Our defining character needs to be love To share that blessing we get from above In every moment that we speak our talk Love … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Act, Bible, Blessing, Call, Capacity, Character, Christian, Compassion, Condition, Definition, Embrace, Family, Forgive, God, Jesus, Know, Love, Majesty, Measure, Message, Need, Neighbor, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pride, Reflection, Sacrifice, Talk, Walk, Worship | Leave a comment

Finding Heart’s True Home

Posted on April 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Acts 13:22: Finding Heart’s True Home by Michael Romani Living life hoping for a little dignity Depending on His not my priority Putting that which matters to him Above my desires and my whims All of … Continue reading →

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Polemics and Passion

Posted on December 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Lessons are learned about injustice and how love can reach past those injustices. Where there is love, it will always find its way. Polemics and Passion by Michael Romani Polemics and passion Caught in moonlight Tropes that fashion But never … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Neighbor

Posted on November 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Rumors have it that to have good neighbors, depends on good fences I believe these rumors to be at the very best really bad pretenses To the best of my recollection of the life I’ve lived in experience Is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Admit, Daily Prompt, Defenses, Experience, Fences, Friend, Love, Neighbor, Preference, Pretense, Separation, Wordpress | Leave a comment