Tag Archives: Church

A Gentle Heart At Christmas

Posted on December 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The message of Christmas is one that is amply brought to mind by the life lived by the Nikolas who became a bishop and the touted as saint watched the stories of his saintly life turn into the legendary Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Angel, Blind, Broken Heart, Candy Store, Christmas, Church, Dream, Eyes, Family, Forgive, Form, Give, God's Love, Hear, Heart, Jeus, Lights, Love, Lullaby, Magic, Mass, Mercy, Midnight Moon, Moments, Photorgraph, Play, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Priest, See, Shelter, Snow, Transform, Truth, Vain, Vanity, Warm | Leave a comment

Black Friday Concessions

Posted on November 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Crass commercialism versus spirit of Christmas anyone? Black Friday Concessions by Michael Romani Looking down from my self imposed mountain I spied a parade announcing one thing certain At the end of one very long advertisement Santa Claus’s arrival came … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Advertisment, Bank, Bill, Black Friday, Caroler, Christ's Mass, Christmas Shopping, Church, Concession, Counting, Credit Card, Dollar, Economy, Focus, Gifting, Giving, Greed, Indulgence, Jesus, Joy, Listen, Macy's Day Parade, Parking Lot, Payment, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Point, Possession, Purge, Santa Claus, Season, Shopping Day, Shopping Mall, Sleigh Bells, Spirit of Christmas, Stocking Stuffer, Stop, Thankfulness, Value, Victoria Secret, Weeping, Winter Wonderland, Worship | Leave a comment

Spiritual Nose Dive

Posted on September 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes there is evil or whispers of evil behind even the seemingly most pristine of situations and circumstances. Spiritual Nose Dive by Michael Romani In the midst of the excavated The truth is revealed in the prevaricated It challenges the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Abuse, Adjudicate, Better, Church, Condemn, Confront, Darkest Hour, Discord, Fail, Flaws, Front, Gallows, God, God's Law, Gossip, Holy Roller, Human Beings, Humanity, Humor, Hypocrisy, Indiscretion, Judgment, Lessons, Lies, Meaning, Meant, Nose Dive, Perfect, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Predator, Relevance, Resonate, Sanctity, Secrets, Sermons, Shadow, Sharpened Sword, Sin, Sown, Spiritual, Truth, Words | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Guilty

Posted on May 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes, I find myself looking out into the never Wishing it had not happened; no; not ever And I cannot help but feel so completely guilty It would have been kinder to have killed me Than what did happen as … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Believe, Church, Cried, Daily Prompt, Death, Dominos, Dying, Given, Guilty, Happening, Jester's Crown, Kinder, Mine, Never, Possibility, Save, Tears, Upside Down, Walking Wounded, Wordpress | 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

Moving Past Our Procrastination

Posted on August 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on James 1:22 Moving Past Our Procrastination by Michael Romani Be a doer not just a thinker Moving on beyond a milk drinker Inaction doesn’t get us there It’s best to move on to where No more procrastination Time … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Action, Book of James, Church, Direction, Faith, Frustration, Love, Love One Another, Move, Perfection, Prayer, Proactive, Procrastination, Real Deal, Sermon, Walking the Walk | Leave a comment

Revival

Posted on August 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Revival by Michael Romani Woken up to revival More than survival Renewing our standing Never demanding No longer spiritually stale This is our story; this is our tale A return to our first love Finding faith in above It’s no … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Author, Christian, Church, Cross, Faith, Father, Joy, Photographs, Poetry, Revival, the Word | Leave a comment

Faced With Temptation

Posted on July 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Tonight’s sermon was based on Matthew 4:1-3. This poem is based on the sermon at the beach: Faced With Temptation by Michael Romani Jesus was led by the Spirit To face the Devil’s temptation Still He would not hear it Given … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessed Assurance, Bonfire, Church, Devil, Divinity, Faith, Holy, House of Prayer, Offered, Practical, Sacramental, Spirit, Temptation, Theology, Trust | Leave a comment

Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Holy Willie’s Prayer – Robert Burns

Posted on July 21, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The Ploughman Poet and Bard of Ayrshire, Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist who lived from January 25, 1759 to July 21, 1796. Although celebrated worldwide, Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Church, Harvard Classics, Holy Willie's Prayer, Kirk, Poetry, Robert Burns, Satire | Leave a comment

Every Day Is A Celebration

Posted on July 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

From this morning’s sermon – And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; – Colossians 3:23 Every Day Is A Celebration by Michael Romani Every day is a celebration One I live with … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems, Second Life | Tagged Celebration, Church, Colossians, Glory, House of Prayer, Photos, Poetry, Praise, Promises, Worship | Leave a comment