Flickr Photos
Category Archives: Uncategorized
The Answer
This morning’s sermon was based on Acts 10:34-43. The Answer by Michael Romani In this world so filled with vile There is an answer to reconcile While we fight against that dark cancer We can know that Jesus is the … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized
Tagged Blessings, Book of Acts, Forgiveness, Godhead, House of Prayer, Jesus, Jesus People, New Testament, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Servants, Theology
Leave a comment
On Being A Disciple
On Being A Disciple by Michael Romani It hasn’t been lost on me That following Christ can seem costly But its rewards are priceless And not just a bit of niceness What it is that I give That it is … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Disciple, Inspiration, Integrity, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Priceless, Priority
Leave a comment
WordPress – #Weekly Photo Challenge – Pedestrian
Took me a long walk along the beach Life’s satisfaction within my reach There was nothing that felt pedestrian In my stroll along the majestic ocean Just as soaring deep within me Painted forever in my memory
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Sonic Gems: Ile Aiye – Canto Negro
Founded in 1974, the Afro-Brazilian group, Ile Aiye was founded by Antonio Carlos and Apolonio de Jesus in Bahia to raise the consciousness of their local community. Ile Aiyes literally means home life in Yoruba but may also be thought … Continue reading
First Principles: A House Divided Will Not Long Stand
“Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” – John Dickinson, in The Liberty Song (1768) America needs to take heed of these words and soon. The Left seems bent to destroying … Continue reading
Posted in First Principles, Uncategorized
Tagged Divided, Fall, First Principles, Founding Fathers, John Dickinson, Stand, The Liberty Song, United, Unity
Leave a comment
A World of His Own
Poem 36 of 36 Based on The Twilight Zone, Year One: Episode 36 dedicated as a promise to my eldest daughter Angie A World of His Own by Michael Romani A young girl’s promise holds the key To a world … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized
Tagged Back Story, Characters, Dictation, Photograph, Playwright, Poem, Poetry, Promise, Rod Serling, Story, The Twilight Zone
Leave a comment
Sonic Gem: The 1950s – Ten For Ten
This decade’s music was dominated by rock-n-roll; doo-wop, pop, swing, rhythm and blues, blues, country and rockabilly. The playlist below offers the top ten songs in the United States for each year of this decade. Enjoy!!
Posted in Thought For the Day, Uncategorized
Tagged Blues, Country, Doo-Wop, Music, Pop, Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, Sonic Gem, Swing, Ten For Ten, The 1950s, Thought For the Day
Leave a comment
One Thousand Recordings – ABBA – Gold
Tonight, we begin a new aspect of Aloha Promises Forever. We are going to explore recordings that it is said that we should all hear before we die. Tonight, we are starting with Abba. This is a group that most … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged ABBA, Craftsmanship, Dancing Queen, Gold, Hall of Fame, Harmony, Mamma Mia!, Music, Pop Music, Recordings, Waterloo
Leave a comment
Happy First Day of Fall!!
According to the US Naval Observatory, the 2017 Autumn Equinox does not happen until 4:02 PM EDT. September 22, 2017. But, most of us aren’t as exact as that, are we? So, let the celebration begin!! Winter officially begins in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Autumn, Celebration, Equinox, Fall, Happy, US Naval Observatory
Leave a comment
ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 
First Principles: Republics Are Lost When Flattery Is Favored Over Truth
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, … Continue reading →