Tag Archives: Christianity

First Principles: God Governs the Affairs of Man

Posted on September 24, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I’ve lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: That God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is … Continue reading →

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Life’s Loving Song

Posted on September 21, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Last night’s Wednesday night sermon was based on https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3%3A5-8&version=NIV Proverbs 3:5-8New International Version (NIV) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make … Continue reading →

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Prayer For Normalcy

Posted on September 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Prayer For Normalcy by Michael Romani Somehow made it through another tragedy Now I’m looking for a little normalcy But it feels like everything is wrong Nothing fits and nothing here belongs Crashing hard on my sense of reality Sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Fellowship

Posted on August 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

A Prayer of Fellowship by Michael Romani Looking around I see This is not where I belong I sit here praying quietly Listening to the singer’s song This is not my home But, I am not alone Praying without ceasing … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Belief, Christianity, Communication, Connection, Faith, Fellowship, God, Home, Intercession, Poetry, Prayer, Presence, Present, Rest, Righteous, Self Affliction | Leave a comment

Peace of God

Posted on July 16, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Peace of God by Michael Romani Matthew 11:28-30 New International Version (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Christianity Brings Political and Spiritual Freedom

Posted on July 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Tom Paine generally took a critical stance when dealing with religion and the church, but in 1775, in an essay entitled, “Thoughts on Defensive War” he wrote as follows: “In the barbarous ages of the world, men in general had … Continue reading →

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Call To Me

Posted on June 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Last night’s sermon was based on Jeremiah 33:3. From this, I wrote the following: Call To Me by Michael Romani God says call to me I will answer thee So very clearly If you only call to me Ask and it … Continue reading →

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My Last Confession

Posted on June 17, 2017 by allyromani

My Last Confession (c) Allyson Romani (2017) I stood at the back of the huge sanctuary, smoothed my skirt, fussed with my hair. Late afternoon sun streamed through the high stained glass windows, and seemed to illuminate the whole of … Continue reading →

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Walking In Him

Posted on June 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Wednesday night’s sermon was based on: http://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/2-6.html On this passage and from the message, the following poem is based: Walking In Him by Michael Romani In a sort of old fashioned attestment To the workings of the Old and New … Continue reading →

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By the Mercies of God

Posted on June 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading →

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