Tag Archives: Truth

First Principles: Peace Is Not To Be Purchased By the Sacrifice of Truth

Posted on March 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Peace is not to be purchased by the sacrifice of truth.” – John Calvin

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Quiver

Posted on March 2, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Quiverby Michael DoyleI reach for words from a quiver of choices,Drowning in a wave of three kinds of voices.This, then, is what makes up the poet’s armoryAnd the choices made make for dissonance or harmony.I find myself talking to me … Continue reading →

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A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

Posted on February 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading →

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Slaves To the Game

Posted on February 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Slaves To the Gameby Michael DoyleI might need another look.But I’m not sure,That life is as good as the book.It’s more something we endure.A few more steps down the wrong road,We’re still waiting for the good plot to unfold.I was … Continue reading →

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Old Souls Never Die

Posted on February 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Old Souls Never Dieby Michael DoyleOne by one, I see life slide by,Watching beautiful souls die.I’ve learned to silently cry,And understand, no one truly dies.It is just another glimmer of beauty done,As I say goodbye, one by one.I know who … Continue reading →

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Holding Onto the Truth

Posted on February 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Holding Onto the Truthby Michael DoyleToo much has been made of modern complexity,While forgetting that truth rests on simplicity.In this modern age, we circle the drainAs we swear, the easiest answers are in vain.Truth tellers don’t need to hide from … 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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Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)

Posted on February 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)by Michael DoyleCourage sometimes needs permission,And so it was for Dietrich’s mission.Harsh words weigh from damnation,And were directed toward the Nazi nation.Religion was not the Lord’s game.Indeed, religion was often to blame.Jesus sought our full obedience,And … Continue reading →

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Page Turner

Posted on February 6, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Page Turnerby Michael DoyleSharing the Lord with a shout,Telling the truth of what it’s about.I love spending my Sundays,Lifting my life up to praise.There is so much I have to learn.I turn the page to discern.One day at a time, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Greatest Kindness One Can Render To Any Man Consists In Leading Him From Error To Truth

Posted on January 28, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.” – Thomas Aquinas

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