Tag Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Fundamentally Relational. Rather Than Originating With Us, It Flows To Us From Our Union With Christ

Posted on November 12, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The fruit of the Spirit is fundamentally relational. Rather than originating with us, it flows to us from our union with Christ, and it flows beyond us to bring us into fellowship with others. The secret of this flow – … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: For Me, Words Are A Form of Action, Capable of Influencing Change

Posted on November 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“For me, words are a form of action, capable of influencing change.” -Ingrid Bengis, writer and teacher (1944-2017)

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Happy Birthday U.S. Marine Corps!

Posted on November 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

On November 10, 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps was born at Tun Tavern as the Continental Marines. Although, after the Revolutionary War ended, the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps were disbanded for a time, they were quickly reestablished on … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Well For A Man When He Has Learned To Endure What He Cannot Change, and To Give Up With Dignity What He Cannot Retain

Posted on November 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It is well for a man when he has learned to endure what he cannot change, and to give up with dignity what he cannot retain.” – Friedrich Schiller

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Thought For the Day: The Cure For A Fallacious Argument Is A Better Argument, Not the Suppression of Ideas

Posted on November 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The cure for a fallacious argument is a better argument, not the suppression of ideas.” – Carl Sagan

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Thought For the Day: I Got the Message. All of Us Get the Message, Sooner or Later. If You Get It Before It’s Too Late Or Before You’re Too Old, You’ll Pull Through All Right

Posted on November 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“I got the message. All of us get the message, sooner or later. If you get it before it’s too late or before you’re too old, you’ll pull through all right.” – Nat King Cole

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Thought For the Day: Don’t Wait for the Last Judgment. It takes Place Every Day

Posted on November 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Don’t wait for the Last Judgment. It takes place every day.” -Albert Camus, writer and philosopher (7 Nov 1913-1960)

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Thought For the Day: The World Is Filled With Acts of Bravery and Stupidity, They Are Often One and the Same

Posted on November 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The world is filled with acts of bravery and stupidity, they are often one and the same.” – James Jones

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Thought For the Day: Perhaps the Earth Can Teach Us, As When Everything Seems Dead and Later Proves To Be Alive

Posted on November 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Perhaps the earth can teach us, as when everything seems dead and later proves to be alive.” – Pablo Neruda

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Thought For the Day: A Man Said to the Universe: “Sir, I Exist!” “However,” Replied the Universe, “the Fact Has Not Created In Me A Sense of Obligation”

Posted on November 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A man said to the universe: ‘Sir, I exist!’ “However,” replied the universe, ‘The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.‘” -Stephen Crane, writer (1 Nov 1871-1900)

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