Tag Archives: Wisdom

Dedicated To A Half Remembered Lorax

Posted on January 5, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Dedicated To A Half Remembered Loraxby Michael DoyleHats off to Betty WhiteWho although not always rightDid voice for the Sneedville treesAnd against polluting factoriesThere’s something for the glitz that’s not forgotThe importance of trees over parking lotsBeauty there is to … Continue reading →

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To Lean Out of Wandering

Posted on January 2, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

To Lean Out of Wanderingby Michael DoyleLiving out the days of my back fortyKnowing that the end may come shortlyLike Moses, I lift my hands in prayerLiving a moment of taking proper careHaving learned to number my precious daysI long … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The General Principles On Which the Fathers Achieved Independence Were the General Principles of Christianity

Posted on December 27, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that I then believed, and now believe, that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Ancient, Attributes of God, Avow, Believe, Christian Religion, Christianity, Equity, Eternal, Existence, First Principles, General Principles, Humanity, Immutable, Independence, John Adams, Modern, The Fathers, Times, Virtue, Wisdom | Leave a comment

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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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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Thought For the Day: Where Is the Life We Have Lost In Living? Where Is the Wisdom We Have Lost In Knowledge?

Posted on September 26, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Where is the life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?” – T.S. Eliot, poet (26 Sep 1888-1965)

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Thought For the Day: When Pride Comes, Then Comes Disgrace, But With Humility Comes Wisdom

Posted on September 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

” When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2

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How Many Wrong Turns

Posted on July 15, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

How Many Wrong Turnsby Michael DoyleHow many wrong turnsCan we believers takeBefore each of us learnsThe truth beyond our heartbreaksThat God’s word can stabilizeWhen all around us starts to crumbleUntil, that is, we realizeThe necessity of keeping humbleIn this nation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Believers, Calamities, Conflict and Distrust, Crumble, Cry Out, Each of Us, Every Step, Foundation, God's Word, God's Words, Heartbreaks, Holy Kingdom, Humble, Learns, Length, Lift Our Voices, Lost, Me and You, Nation, Necessity, Oneness, Our Eyes, Our Traditions, Poetry and Poems, Realize, Remember, Righteous, Scriptures, Sing, Stabilize, Strength, Tatters, The Lord, Truth, Uncertain Costs, Wisdom, Wrong Turns | Leave a comment

Skandalon

Posted on July 11, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Skandalonby Michael DoyleI won’t take the baitOf living this fateFalling for the offenseOf people speaking through pretenseTriggered into living this trapThinking and feeling the rapHit after hit comes my wayI see it happening day after dayThe pains that are feltIn … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: What Wisdom Can You Find That Is Greater Than Kindness?

Posted on June 29, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?-Jean Jacques Rousseau, philosopher and author (28 Jun 1712-1778)

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