Tag Archives: Cross

Finding Our Time In Waiting

Posted on March 12, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Philippians 2:13: Finding Our Time In Waiting by Michael Doyle Patience in waiting is hard to do I wonder if it’s the same for you Yet, waiting reminds us of our need For God as the … Continue reading →

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As Sinners Saved By Grace

Posted on March 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Book of Matthew: As Sinners Saved By Grace by Michael Romani Let there be no kind of mistake We must move beyond heartbreak For the good of God’s and our sake To give as much … Continue reading →

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More Forgiveness Than I Deserve

Posted on February 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The part of the sermon that I caught today had to do with forgiveness. Really I suppose it’s a matter of perception, correct? And it’s not about deserving. We all deserve ‘justice’. What we get is God’s mercy and love … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward With Clarity

Posted on February 3, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on a 02022020 Sunday sermon.: Looking Forward With Clarity by Michael Romani If your eye is the light of darkness Not too speak too much in harshness But you won’t see so much with clarity That sometimes … Continue reading →

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As Jesus Was Walking (In My Life)

Posted on January 28, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Matthew 4:18-20 and on other things as well.. 😉 As Jesus Was Walking (In My Life) by Michael Romani Coming home to Jesus, taking my love home There at the foot of the cross, not alone … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Presents

Posted on December 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Let’s call this one for the missed one on December 22nd and Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate this! Forgotten Presents by Michael Romani To all the kids who learned How not to believe All of those who have been … Continue reading →

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Sweater Weather Dues

Posted on December 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Originally meant for December 20th, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Sweater Weather Dues by Michael Romani Tell me now Was it just a trick of the light That led me somehow To see things differently that night They tell me … Continue reading →

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Urban Christianity

Posted on December 8, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A Sunday sort of poem… Urban Christianity by Michael Romani Fully formed in my Christianity I have come to belief quite rationally But, also find it credible emotionally Bit by bit, I have been ratifying These things of belief, I … Continue reading →

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Thankful For God’s Love and Mercy

Posted on November 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1st Samuel: Thankful For God’s Love and Mercy by Michael Romani Giving thanks for all at all times Expressed in my thousand rhymes Always seeking wisdom in my prayers Walking this world without false airs Surely … Continue reading →

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Given To the Fire

Posted on October 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Halloween Poem #24: https://flic.kr/p/s4ZNhr Given To the Fire by Michael Romani Gazing on the precious cross Given to the fire with a toss One soul stood itself alone But, oh so, very lost and alone As if her heart were … Continue reading →

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