Tag Archives: Stand

Thought of the Day: If You Don’t Have Any Shadows, You’re Not Standing In the Light

Posted on March 28, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“If you don’t have any shadows, you’re not standing in the light.” – Lady Gaga

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Praise As Faith

Posted on March 26, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Praise As Faithby Michael DoyleSinging out strong,We join in this song.Let’s join in collaboration,Thankful for our destination.Faithful as it is understood.Dedicated to the holy and good.We stand joined as one,To the Father and the Son.Mindful of giving everything,We lift our … Continue reading →

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I’m Finally Home

Posted on March 18, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

I’m Finally Homeby Michael DoyleTurned around to solid ground,I was no longer Hellbound.My interest in the open roadWas replaced by the blessing I was told.I find my freedom in my salvation.The glory road became my fascination.I am no longer destined … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 4 (Dirty Hands)

Posted on February 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Dirty Handsby Michael DoyleThe truth speaks loudly, and sometimes too much.There is a penalty for doing such.Sometimes, the things we do break us in two.That’s not too much of a price to pay for you.So, our Lord, beloved, was there … Continue reading →

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First Principles: In Matters of Style, Swim With the Current; In Matters of Principle, Stand Like A Rock

Posted on January 26, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson

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Thought For the Day: The Ultimate Measure of A Man Is Not Where He Stands In Moments of Comfort and Convenience, But Where He Stands At Times of Challenge and Controversy

Posted on January 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

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First Principles: Stand At the Crossroads and Look; Ask For the Ancient Paths, Ask Where the Good Way Is, and Walk In It, and You Will Find Rest For Your Souls

Posted on December 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths,ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ – Jeremiah 6:16 NIV

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Illuminati, Part III: Only the Luddites

Posted on October 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Illuminati, Part III: Only the Ludditesby Michael DoyleOnly the Luddites can save us now.It’s the only assurance of privacy, somehow.Terrorism and pandemics offer the pretenseWhile the foolishness of humanity has little defense.Anarchists and the Far Right have to unite,As we … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: If I Have Seen Further, It Is By Standing On the Shoulders of Giants

Posted on September 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton

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First Principles: It Is Better To Be Defeated Standing For A High Principle Than To Run By Committing Subterfuge

Posted on August 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

““It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge.” – Grover Cleveland

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