Tag Archives: True

First Principles: The True and Only Basis of Representative Government Is Equality of Rights

Posted on April 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The true and only basis of representative government is equality of rights. Every man has a right to one vote, and no more in the choice of representatives.” – Thomas Paine, in Dissertation on First Principles of Government (1795) … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There Is Nothing More Truly Artistic Than To Love People

Posted on March 30, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The more I think it over, the more I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” – Vincent van Gogh, painter (30 Mar 1853-1890) There’s an earful, right? 😉

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The Spark of Growth

Posted on March 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Luke 17:1-6: : The Spark of Growth by Michael Doyle We do not need to live in fear Rather it be from afar or near We must live by faith in our day The Lord is … Continue reading →

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On the Importance of True History

Posted on March 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

How did an intellectual fraud like Howard Zinn become the go to guy for American history in our public schools? It’s sort of outrageous. I remember when I was of a different mindset and more open to his … Continue reading →

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Love Suffers Long

Posted on March 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Love Suffers Long by Michael Doyle The greatest thing is the truest love Not superficial love but the real love That love which God gives to us all The kind of love needed … Continue reading →

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Glass Onion Reality

Posted on March 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

How many layers of conjecture do we need to peel back to find true reality? Is it even possible for us to comprehend? https://flic.kr/p/qowcXW Glass Onion Reality by Michael Doyle All things, all times, all places Bear the burden across … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: To Be Reliable, Full of Love, True In Affection, Predictable, Grateful and Loyal Are Difficult Standards For People To Live By

Posted on March 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” – Alfred Armand Montapert

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A Pi-Ku For Albert

Posted on March 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Today curiously enough is Pi Day and the anniversary of Albert Einstein’s Birth. So why now a Pi-Ku… What’s a Pi-Ku you ask? Well, it’s 3-1-4 in format. A Pi-Ku For Albert by Michael Doyle Albert’s birth Seems Began this … Continue reading →

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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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My Thorny Crown

Posted on March 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

War never truly ends for some. My Thorny Crown by Michael Doyle It’s said and it’s true As a lesson learned by me and you That only the dead Know the end of war For the rest of us, it’s … Continue reading →

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