Tag Archives: Christmas

A Christmas Wedding

Posted on December 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Keeping on a Christmas theme: A Christmas Wedding by Michael Romani In the city that never sleeps There’s a story that keeps About a dash of whirlwind romance Between two lovers caught in a winter’s dance Christmas magic wrapped in … Continue reading →

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Candle Light

Posted on November 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Tis the beginning of Christmas season .. yes, I know I don’t officially start until St Nicholas Day.. but.. well… Candle Light by Michael Romani A match is struck to light the candle And so begins the story on that … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Should Observe Christian Precepts Not Just Christmas

Posted on August 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“How many observe Christ’s birth-day! How few, his precepts!” – Benjamin Franklin (1743)      

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Sonic Gems – Celtic Woman – Home For Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The all female Irish music ensemble is from the same folks who brought us the half remembered classic show, Riverdance.   The original 2004 line up were the vocalists – Chloe Agnew, Orla Fallon, Lisa Kelly and Meave Ni Mhaokchatha as … Continue reading →

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I Think It’s About Love

Posted on December 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

I Think It’s About Love by Michael Romani Sitting here thinking on and on Wondering to myself about once upon My soul gives it’s own joyous shout As I get to what it’s all about From a far away moment … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Birth of Christ – Gospel of St Luke

Posted on December 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The three of the four canonical Gospels, the Gospel According to Luke tells the story of the origins, birth, ministry, atonement, death, resurrection , and ascension of Jesus Christ. This gospel is the second longest of the four gospels and along … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Christmas Does Not Come From A Store

Posted on December 24, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”   – Dr. Seuss, How The Grinch Stole Christmas Never underestimate the power of Christmas … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Michael Buble – Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In 2011, Michael Buble released Christmas, his seventh studio album.  That year in December, the album rose to Number 1 on the Billboard 200 album sales chart.  It also won a Juno Award for Album of the Year.  This was the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Magic of Christmas Makes the World More Beautiful

Posted on December 21, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” —  Norman Vincent Peale Long before I was Christian, Christmas has always seemed the most magical and wonderful time of the year to me.  This … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Should Observe More Commandments and Less Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“How many observe Christ’s birth-day! How few, his precepts! O! ’tis easier to keep Holidays than Commandments.” — Benjamin Franklin (1743) Cute little poem that I found on another’s blog.. thought some here might enjoy it? http://benfranklincraftsmonroe.blogspot.com/2016/12/how-ben-franklin-saved-christmas.html       … Continue reading →

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