Tag Archives: Wisdom

Awareness of God

Posted on August 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Awareness of Godby Michael DoyleThe nearness of God depends on youThe distance felt depends on what you doWhat you think and how you keep it realEverywhere is the presence of God, if you can feelHe is the God of goodness … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Apostle Paul, Awareness, Bible, Circumstance, Conscience, Cross, Distance, Every Age, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace and Light, Holy Seal, Impact, Jesus, Kindness, Living Waters, Nearness, Poetry and Poems, Salvation, Shepherd, Spiritual Blindness, Trinity, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Between the Uncomfortable Truths

Posted on July 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Between the Uncomfortable Truthsby Michael DoyleIn the uncomfortable truths there were connectionsNothing compared to her open, honest reflectionsOn those things often very difficult to sayShe never paid much mind to bringing controversy to the dayPerhaps it is that she truly … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 28, 2023 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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The Kindness of A Godly Mother

Posted on May 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Kindness of A Godly Motherby Michael DoyleHold on to the wisdom found within the WordDespite all the foolishness that has occurredThe Bible is replete with examples understoodOf women who were mothers, holy and goodThough often imperfect, that’s not the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: She Opens Her Mouth With Wisdom, and the Teaching of Kindness Is On Her Tongue

Posted on May 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” – Proverbs 31:26

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Wholly Holistic

Posted on April 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Wholly Holisticby Michael DoyleLifting up the name of Jesus aboveLiving as we do, all His ways of loveIt’s apparent that we are blessedLiving as we do among the very bestFound in the notes and narrative of songAre the words that … Continue reading →

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One-To-One Hearted

Posted on March 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

One-To-One Heartedby Michael DoyleThere best belongs to be foundIn the miss that comes aroundWhere nothing becomes the somethingThat brings the best of everythingSo often we walk feeling perplexedUnsure of how it all connectsBut if we listen really hardOur dreams show … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Wisdom, and Good Examples Are Necessary At This Time To Rescue the Political Machine From the Impending Storm

Posted on January 28, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Wisdom, and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.” – George Washington, Letter to James Madison (November 5, 1786)

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First Principles: Four…Stumbling Blocks In the Way of …Truth,…Weak and Unworthy Authority, Longstanding Custom, the…Ignorant Crowd, and the Hiding of Our Own Ignorance

Posted on January 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There are in fact four very significant stumbling blocks in the way of grasping the truth, which hinder every man however learned, and scarcely allow anyone to win a clear title to wisdom, namely, the example of weak and unworthy … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Without Freedom of Thought There Can Be No Such Thing As Wisdom; and No Such Thing As Public Liberty, Without Freedom of Speech

Posted on December 3, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Without Freedom of Thought there can be no such thing as Wisdom; and no such thing as Public Liberty, without Freedom of Speech.” – Benjamin Franklin (1722)

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