Tag Archives: Truth

First Principles: There Is But One Straight Course, and That Is To Seek Truth and Pursue It Steadily

Posted on December 18, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.“ – George Washington (1795)

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Waymaker

Posted on December 15, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Waymakerby Michael DoyleI woke up this morningWith a shake and lurchThe alarm clock’s warningBarely got me up in time for churchBut there are promises madeThat once made, must be keptI walk with God never afraidDespite the tears I have weptKeeping … Continue reading →

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Pure Love

Posted on December 13, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Pure Loveby Michael DoyleWhat is Pure LoveBut the giving of loveWithout expectationWho is Pure LoveBut the giver of loveTo a man who felt undeservingBut has given this loveWith her full heartWhat is Pure LoveBut to live in humilityAll the days … Continue reading →

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The Unfolding Story of the First Christmas Day

Posted on December 12, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

The Unfolding Story of the First Christmas Dayby Michael DoyleChristmas didn’t come with a pretty bowIf you didn’t know this, you need to knowThere was a lot of ugly in what became beautifulThe something simple transformed into the wonderfulShepherds were … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There Can Be No Public or Private Virtue Unless the Foundation of Action Is the Practice of Truth

Posted on December 11, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“There can be no public or private virtue unless the foundation of action is the practice of truth.” – George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906)

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The Magic of Hope, Part I

Posted on December 10, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

The Magic of Hope, Part Iby Michael DoyleIn all of the hustled hassleOf a snow-blanketed sense of seasonLife is oft lived like an air-castleFilled with whimsy decorated with reasonA good Christmas is worked uponAnd not just a state-of-mindJust as soon … Continue reading →

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In the Tragedy of Wisdom

Posted on December 3, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

In the Tragedy of Wisdomby Michael DoyleAs we sit writing for an audienceAimed as it is to somehow pleaseThe words of Shakespeare and SophoclesShine in all of their brillianceOne wrote for the strong, just kingThe other in the promise of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Nothing Ruins A Face So Fast As Double-Dealing. Your Face Telling One Story to the World. Your Heart Yanking Your Face To Pieces, Trying To Let the Truth Be Known

Posted on November 30, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Nothing ruins a face so fast as double-dealing. Your face telling one story to the world. Your heart yanking your face to pieces, trying to let the truth be known.” – Jessamyn West, novelist (1902-1984)

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Truth In Gratitude

Posted on November 28, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Truth In Gratitudeby Michael DoyleIt isn’t just a thoughtBut the needed actionActing in rightful gratitudeBrings its satisfactionThankfulness is the beginningOf the truest gratitudeIt’s the fat chance that’s thinningUnless given in the right attitudeStruck as we are on life’s tread millWe … Continue reading →

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Discernment Revisited

Posted on November 21, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Discernment Revisitedby Michael DoyleI guess that’s the dealLetting Jesus take the wheelLike the wisdom of Solomon’s sealIt is what keeps it realGoing deep into the ScriptureWe find the things of GodSurrendering in devotion to ScriptureWe recommit to the ways of … Continue reading →

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