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Thought For the Day: In Questions of Science, the Authority of A Thousand Is Not Worth the Humble Reasoning of A Single Individual

Posted on February 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” – Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer (15 Feb 1564-1642)

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Thought For the Day: The Important Thing Is Not To Stop Questioning. Curiosity Has Its Own Reason For Existing

Posted on January 27, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Those Who Invalidate Reason Ought Seriously To Consider Whether They Argue Against Reason With Or Without Reason

Posted on January 22, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who invalidate reason ought seriously to consider whether they argue against reason with or without reason.” – Ethan Allen

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A Redemption Song

Posted on December 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Redemption Songby Michael DoyleThey harked the heraldAs the angels began to singSpreading the good newsIn the joy they dared to bringOn the night of the first NoelWith the shepherds in the fieldThe angels began to tell the taleOf mercy … Continue reading →

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Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Love

Posted on December 25, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Loveby Michael DoyleStaring at my blank screen thoughtfully,On this day, when it occurs to me softlyThat these moments of joy and Christmas cheerAren’t meant for one day but every day of the yearLetting God’s love … Continue reading →

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For All the Dickens…

Posted on December 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

For All the Dickens…by Michael DoyleIt’s on all these places and pages of the pastThat we look back on the things that didn’t lastWhen we do it is a surety that we will findAll those chains that constantly come to … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Truth In the Post-Modernist Age

Posted on December 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Revisiting Truth In the Post-Modernist Ageby Michael DoyleIt can be said with conviction of feelingThat the ways of God are revealingHere in this mid-DecemberIt seems timely to rememberAll of God’s loving tracesIn all the history of a life’s embracesAre like … Continue reading →

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First Principles: In All Very Numerous Assemblies, of Whatever Character Composed, Passion Never Fails To Wrest the Scepter From Reason

Posted on December 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“In all very numerous assemblies, of whatever character composed, passion never fails to wrest the sceptre from reason.” – James Madison (1788)

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The Meekness of His Glory

Posted on December 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Meekness of His Gloryby Michael DoyleAs Emmanuel, He walked among usAs it was, simply becauseHe wanted humanity to rise to the gloryThat is the sum of the gospel storyJohn’s narrative came from a unique perspectiveTangible as a tale of … Continue reading →

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In All My Remaining Days

Posted on November 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

In All My Remaining Daysby Michael DoyleNo matter what the seasonI’ve found that Jesus is the reasonHe has no other rivalAs the key to my survivalI call on His holy nameAnd if it is all the sameI will give him … Continue reading →

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