Tag Archives: Truth

Thought For the Day: A Lie Travels Round the World While Truth Is Putting Her Boots On

Posted on October 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“A lie travels round the world while truth is putting her boots on.” – Edgar Allen Poe

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Truth In Lies: Lizzie Borden I

Posted on October 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Truth In Lies: Lizzie Borden Iby MichaelDoyleThe worst kind of monsterHides just beneath the norm.To the untrained eye,It’s a very human form.They feel benign and harmless,Even if, just a bit charmless.Until the curtain pulls backAnd all hope turns to sheer … Continue reading →

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To Get Back Up Again

Posted on September 29, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

To Get Back Up Againby Michael DoyleWhether it was noblerIn word or in deed,Never knowing if I’d get olderFrom my worries, I was freed.One moment in its delay,It could turn my world upside downAnd nothing I could sayWould turn around … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Does Not Require Many Words To Speak the Truth

Posted on September 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“It does not require many words to speak the truth.” – Chief Joseph

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First Principles: A True Patriot Will Defend His Country From Its Government

Posted on August 31, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“A true patriot will defend his country from its government.” – Thomas Jefferson

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The Lessons Learned

Posted on August 22, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Lessons Learnedby Michael DoyleLooking back on the wandering years,There were smiles, and there were tears.It seemed at times the days’ long lengthWere pushing me to grow and gain strength.Taking comfort in the days the Lord made,I bowed my head, … Continue reading →

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Consistency

Posted on August 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Consistencyby Michael DoyleStepped into His presence,I stumble at His essence.Feeling humbled and weak,There are times I cannot speak.Stumbled by His integrity,Here then is the consistency.And I know He is the allOf all the truth that I recall.I offer my love … Continue reading →

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Jonah’s Whale of A Tale

Posted on August 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Jonah’s Whale of A Taleby Michael DoyleJonah and the Whale tells the storyOf how even reluctance comes to glory.Jonah was a prophet that God spoke throughTo teach the Israelites what to do.Jonah’s life was an illustrationSpoken of for its simple … Continue reading →

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Corporate Breeze

Posted on August 4, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Corporate Breezeby Michael DoyleWith a billion viewsCorporate finds the news.In words of simplicity,There’s no room for complexity.Some might find this a pity,But it’s another night in New York City.The paparazzi flashes lightWhile all the glitz blasts the night.Heroes and villains … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If You Would Be A Real Seeker After Truth, It Is Necessary That At Least Once In Your Life You Doubt, As Far As Possible, All Things

Posted on July 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” – Rene Descartes Sometimes old laptops give up the ghost. I apologize for … Continue reading →

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