Tag Archives: Truth

Thought For the Day: To Convince Someone of the Truth, It Is Not Enough To State It, But Rather One Must Find the Path From Error To Truth

Posted on March 28, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“To convince someone of the truth, it is not enough to state it, but rather one must find the path from error to truth.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Mean Streaks and Misgivings

Posted on March 26, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Mean Streaks and Misgivingsby Michael DoyleWhen the Colt has turned to rustAnd all that’s left is to swallow the dustThe desert plays tricks on a man’s mindAs he looks over his shoulder at what’s left behindWar is war and won’t … Continue reading →

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The Love In Your Eyes

Posted on March 21, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The Love In Your Eyesby Michael DoyleWe look for love in the life we embraceWe struggle to find our footing in this placeThere is nothing left for us to explainHow it is that we’ve walked past life’s painThe struggles that … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Pursuit of Truth and Beauty Is A Sphere of Activity In Which We Are Permitted To Remain Children All Our Lives

Posted on March 16, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.” -Albert Einstein, physicist, Nobel laureate (14 Mar 1879-1955)

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Thought For the Day: If You Tell the Truth, You Don’t Have To Remember Anything

Posted on March 3, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain

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In Compromise

Posted on February 27, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

In Compromiseby Michael DoyleThe greatest gift that life can giveIs the true love that gives the will to liveIn a compromise, we bargain what’s possibleNever doubting the more of which we’re capableThose untroubled by the fires of burning loveAre destined … Continue reading →

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Against All Hope

Posted on February 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Against All Hopeby Michael DoyleAll alone, by myselfI searched on the shelfFor the words to knowJust how I might growTo start over in this testTo come through with the restIn a crash of my identityI lived my life renewing sincerityThere … Continue reading →

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I’ll Meet You There

Posted on February 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

I’ll Meet You Thereby Michael DoyleSomewhere in hereIn the deep felt insideThere is cold fearThat has nowhere to hidePushed past mountains and woodsThe darkness comes as it shouldFighting against this is no goodThis is the truth that’s understoodWounded hearts always … Continue reading →

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Preparation and Interpretation

Posted on February 12, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Preparation and Interpretationby Michael DoyleI begin this in prayer and dedicationStanding firm on God’s holy foundationSpeaking the Word of God before meIn supplication, I seek to let this beGod, the three-in-one, formed in trinityIs holy and righteous in His dignityWelcoming … Continue reading →

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Floodgate

Posted on February 11, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Floodgateby Michael DoyleI know that my place is reservedBy grace, Heaven is now deservedFor a sinner who once did wrongI have changed, and now I belongWhile it is that all aroundThis wicked world is shakingI cling to the grace I’ve … Continue reading →

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