Tag Archives: Christ

At the Cross

Posted on May 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There are many approaches to the Cross. I would say that regardless of the argumentation as to which is most correct, if we get there and accept our salvation, we are right with God. If we’re right with God, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Approach, Atone, Christ, Contentment, Cross, Death, Eden, Forgiveness, God, Guilt Offering, Humanity, Loss, Mankind, Mercy Seat, Metaphor, Old Testament, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Points of Light, Ransom, Right, Salvation, Satan, Scapegoat, Substitution, Tomb | Leave a comment

In the Suffering of Christ

Posted on February 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based on 1 Peter 2:21-25 In the Suffering of Christ by Michael Romani Suffered for the cause of Holy Christ It is the role that we my bear and live Living to our best and to our finest We suffer … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Should Better Follow the Commandments Than the Holidays

Posted on December 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“How many observe Christ’s birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! ’tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments.” – Benjamin Franklin (1743)

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Birthday, Christ, Christian, Commandments, First Principles, Holidays, Observe, Precepts | Leave a comment

Jars of Clay Transformed

Posted on October 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 2 Cor 4:7-10: Jars of Clay Transformed by Michael Romani Filled in our earthen jars of clay Is the power that carries our day Momentary points of affliction Cannot outweigh the prediction That all works towards … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Affliction, Better, Christ, Clay, Day After Day, Deep, Definition, Earthen, Eternity, God, Jars, Open Secret, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pray, Promise, Temporal, Transformation | Leave a comment

Lasting Changes

Posted on September 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Hebrews 12:1: Lasting Changes by Michael Romani Lasting change can be elusive Burdens are felt so intrusive It seems that in our gut We get stuck in a rut It’s a fatalistic mentality That feeds our mortality … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Burden, Change, Christ, Drive, Effort, Elusive, Faith, Fake It, Fatalistic, Foward, Hebrews, Key, Living Testimony, Make It, Mankind, Mercy, Mortality, Persistance, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pressing On, Push, Relief, Resistance, Responsibility, Rut, Servant, Unworthy, Victory | Leave a comment

Authenticity In Being

Posted on September 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

1 Peter 2:21 Authenticity In Being by Michael Romani To this then you have been called Because Christ as is recalled Suffered that we might be free And now we are to follow as He Being the real deal and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Authentic, Being, Called, Christ, Conform, Create, Discipline, Essence, Example, Faith, Follow, Footsteps, God, Holy, Meaning, Measure, Peter, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Presence, Real Deal, Sacred, Standard, Suffer, Treasure, True, Truth | Leave a comment

Comfort In His Love

Posted on July 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Philippians 2:5-11 Comfort In His Love by Michael Romani In all of life’s storms, you bring peace From all of life’s troubles you bring release More beautiful than diamonds, you shine As I, with each of us, walk your fine … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Angels, Aspiration, Christ, Comfort, Conform, Conversation, God's Will, Holy, Humility, Hype, Imitation, King, Love, Peace, Personality, Philippians, Photograph, Poem, Service, Shine, Storm, Stripes, Transformation, Trouble, Walk | 1 Comment

Path of Opportunity

Posted on May 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

John 12:12-16 Path of Opportunity by Michael Romani Meandering on down the narrow road Doing things now as I’ve been told All of this, my path of opportunity Taken as it is revealed to me Riding in on a triumphant … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Awareness, Chaos, Christ, Discernment, God, Meandering, Militancy, Moment, Narrow, Opportunity, Path, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Resurrection Day, Revealed, Sin, Soul, Torment, Triumphant Memory | Leave a comment

Choices of Roads Best Traveled

Posted on April 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Choices of Roads Best Traveled by Michael Romani Choices in the roads we travel Are choices that do quite ravel The ways we take up and live Choices of the road may forgive But there are fundamentals to know And … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Choices, Christ, Discipleship, Forgiveness, Inspiration, Narrow, Path, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Roads, Sins, Temptations, Traveled, Trust, Worldly, Worship | Leave a comment

Message From the Cross 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Message From the Cross by Michael Romani Without the suffering on the cross There is only our death and final loss There is no other Holy name We would have only our own blame There is no other stake to … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Called Out, Christ, Church, Cross, Divinity, Easter, Freedom, God, Grace, Holiness, Jesus, Narrow Path, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Resurrection Day, Savior | Leave a comment