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Peace and War

Posted on April 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Peace and Warby Michael DoyleWhen it comes to moments like war,It feels rare that anyone is truly winning.There’s always something that changes the score.Before we know it, we’re back to the beginning.There’s something about the total brutality.It strips away any … Continue reading →

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Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026 by Michael DoyleOn Palm Sunday, as is habitualWe take part in the communion ritual.The covenant inside is made in remembrance,That we may walk Holy Week without hindrance.A million things cause our distraction.We should repent of … Continue reading →

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Longview

Posted on December 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Longviewby Michael DoyleComing the faithful altogether,Our praise songs get increasingly better. Our savior in the manger was bornTo be our king, as he arrived that Christmas morn.Humanity often fails in its precision.We are prone toward sowing our own division.History shows … Continue reading →

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Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joined

Posted on November 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joinedby Michael DoyleEach carol has its own sort of power,As the music wafts along, filling the hour.The joy of heavenly host and humanity joined in harmony,As our carols march along throughout history.Harmonize in … Continue reading →

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Victory Stride

Posted on November 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Victory Strideby Michael DoyleWhen Jesus called my nameHis gospel I came to proclaim.Broken chains gave me my freedomAnd now I serve His kingdom.I had been lost in the harshnessWanting to outpower the darkness.But I finally got it rightWhen I walked … Continue reading →

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Given Grace Grows the Church

Posted on October 19, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Given Grace Grows the Churchby Michael DoyleJews and Gentiles – we are one family,Worshipping our Lord in the sanctuary.Each of us lives, and sometimes we sin.We find comfort in having God as our friend.Grace is the undeserved love we are … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Not What We Do That Matters, But What A Sovereign God Chooses To Do Through Us

Posted on October 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“It is not what we do that matters, but what a sovereign God chooses to do through us. God doesn’t want our success; He wants us. He doesn’t demand our achievements; He demands our obedience. The Kingdom of God is … Continue reading →

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I Want To Write A Praise Song

Posted on August 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

I Want To Write A Praise Songby Michael DoyleI know that the past is always present.It’s nothing to me that I will resent.The scars are a reminder of whereI fell down, and God was always there.I was struggling, unable to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let Us Ever Remember That Our Interest Is In Concord, Not In Conflict; and That Our Real Eminence Rests In the Victories of Peace, Not Those of War

Posted on August 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.” – William McKinley

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Full of Moments

Posted on August 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Full of Momentsby Michael DoyleLife is full of momentsOf “I can’t understand”.Maybe I don’t need toAs long as I’m holding your hand.There’s so muchThat I don’t know.From the mistakes that I’ve madeI’d guess it shows. I’ve made my peaceWith most … Continue reading →

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