Tag Archives: Reason

The Anatomy of Process

Posted on July 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Anatomy of Processby Michael DoyleListen carefully, God has something to sayWatch around you after you pray.His hand and words apply to all life.His is the path that pacifies our strife.Dumpster fires are all around.At moments, it makes your heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anatomy, Angst and Pressure, Bible, Christianity, Disttraction, Dumpster Fires, Faith, God, Jesus, Life, Path, Poetry and Poems, Pray, Process, Providnce, Reaction, Reason, Say, Seasons of Life | Leave a comment

First Principles: I Am A Friend To Righteous Government…Founded Upon the Principles of Reason and Justice; But I Glory In Publicly Avowing My Eternal Enmity To Tyranny

Posted on July 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Some boast of being friends to government; I am a friend to righteous government, to a government founded upon the principles of reason and justice; but I glory in publicly avowing my eternal enmity to tyranny.” – John Hancock, in … Continue reading →

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The Stealth of Decisions Made

Posted on June 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Stealth of Decisions Madeby Michael DoyleWhatever we do militarily and strategicallyIs to protect the American people from our enemies.The trick is in believing exactly what we’re seeing.Every move made is made for America’s well-being.Trump isn’t breaking promises about avoiding … Continue reading →

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Signs of Peace In An Artificial World

Posted on February 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Signs of Peace In An Artificial Worldby Michael DoyleI grew up strong and being taught what it meansTo walk justly and forthright with other human beingsThis meant that one didn’t have to fight to be a manThrowing one’s weight around … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Sensible of the Importance of Christian Piety and Virtue To the Order and Happiness of A State, I Cannot But Earnestly Commend To You Every Measure For Their Support and Encouragement

Posted on February 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Sensible of the importance of Christian piety and virtue to the order and happiness of a state, I cannot but earnestly commend to you every measure for their support and encouragement … Manners, by which not only the freedom, but … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Christian Piety and Virtue, First Principles, Foundation, Freedom, Good Education of Youth, John Hancock, manners, Memory, Order and Happiness, Poseterity, Reason, Religion, Republic, Sensible, Support and Encouragement | Leave a comment

Slipstream of History

Posted on February 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Slipstream of Historyby Michael DoyleSeven cycles in a stream of errorsThe collaboration of history might be seenIn terms of a series of erasAs these are experienced by human beingsIt feels like a long time in the comingAs we waited in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Ages, Civilization, Collaboration of History, Cycles, Echo Chamber, Eras, Errors, Experience, Flaw, Frame, Game, History, Mourning of Yesterday, Nowhere, Pages, Pensive Mood, Poetry and Poems, Reason, Rise and Fall, Slipstream, Two Coins | Leave a comment

First Principles: It Is the Reason Alone, of the Public, That Ought To Control and Regulate the Government

Posted on January 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the reason alone, of the public, that ought to control and regulate the government.” – James Madison (1788)

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First Principle: Government Is Not Reason; It Is Not Eloquent; It Is Force. Like Fire, It Is A Dangerous Servant and A Fearful Master

Posted on January 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” – George Washington

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The Story Told

Posted on January 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Story Toldby Michael DoyleThere’s a heart in HeavenWaiting to be knownHis presence is everywhereIn every morning shoneThe revival of His SonIs the power of death undoneYahweh showers us with loveAs His kingdom reigns aboveHis love reigns as it leadsEach … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Every Generation, Every Season, Everywhere, Faithful, Flaw, Following Jesus, Foundation, Heart, Heaven, Kingdom, Known, Lead, Love, Love of God, Mistake, Morning, Noble Deeds, Poetry and Poems, Power of Death, Presence, Purpose, Reason, Revival, Road, Rock of Ages, Serve, Son, Step, Strength, The Story Told, The Truth, Yahweh | Leave a comment

First Principles: The Virtues of Men Are of More Consequence To Society Than Their Abilities; and For This Reason, the Heart Should Be Cultivated With More Assiduity Than the Head

Posted on January 7, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities; and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head.” – Noah Webster (1788) (Virtues to be cultivated are courage, patience, and … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Ability, Assiduity, Consequence, Cultivation, First Principles, Head, Heart, Mankind, Noah Webster, Reason, Society, Virtues | Leave a comment