Tag Archives: Truth

Thought For the Day: In Truth It Is Life That Gives Unto Life – While You, Who Deem Yourself A Giver, Are But A Witness

Posted on August 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“You often say; I would give, but only to the deserving, The trees in your orchard say not so, nor the flocks in your pasture.Surely he who is worthy to receive his days and nights is worthy of all else … Continue reading →

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Inside the Cave

Posted on August 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Which side of a dream is real? Inside the Cave by Michael Doyle In this slumber we call life Some prefer peace over strife To these, I find that I agree But, that hasn’t been the life led by me … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let Us Not Mistake Words For Things, Nor Accept Doubtful Surmises As the Evidence of Truth

Posted on August 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us not mistake words for things, nor accept doubtful surmises as the evidence of truth.” – Alexander Hamilton Compromise was necessary at this juncture in American History in order to become and stay a nation. To indict all of … Continue reading →

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Theatrical Dawg Bones Thrown

Posted on August 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

However much the director whines that he’s only got 2 1/2 hours to present his hip hop distortions of American history and however much he manages to make his errors rhyme and dance match the music’s time, I don’t appreciate … Continue reading →

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Awkward Silence Felt

Posted on August 3, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Does anyone else ever get into routines? I suppose there is good and bad to these things. Awkward Silence Felt by Michael Doyle The awkward silence between Feels down, dirty and mean In pop culture’s references We’re coming down to … Continue reading →

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Living As Ambassadors of Christ

Posted on July 30, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 2 Cor 5: 20: Living As Ambassadors of Christ by Michael Doyle Are we out argued in our role As ambassadors who are to extol The virtues of our Christian life To be the peace and … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Life’s Jungles

Posted on July 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

There are laws that are met in all jungles be these forested or concrete. The two most vital are survival and truth. Lessons From Life’s Jungles by Michael Doyle The jungle has two laws Survival and truth There is no … Continue reading →

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When Children Speak

Posted on July 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

When our children speak, we should listen. We never know what we might learn? If nothing else how they see the world. And I can think of no greater gift than understanding the world through the eyes and hearts of … Continue reading →

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Knowing and Doing God’s Will

Posted on July 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Romans 12:1-8: Knowing and Doing God’s Will by Michael Doyle Asking the right sort of questions Seeking His will without hesitation Why then should we willing to obey What and how do we do this every … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: In A Time of Universal Deceit – Telling the Truth Is A Revolutionary Act

Posted on July 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” – George Orwell Be a revolutionary, tell the truth!

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