Tag Archives: David

A Stone’s Throw (David)

Posted on June 28, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Stone’s Throw (David)by Michael DoyleIn life, sometimes we are picked last.It’s the future that has been cast.This was once David’s position As he was called to save the Israeli nation.Sometimes we are on the ebb of favor.Other times, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, David, Ebb, Faith, Favor, God, Heart, Isreal, Jesus, Poetry and Pems, Repentance, Sini, Stone | Leave a comment

We Stand Together

Posted on June 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

We Stand Togetherby Michael DoyleEven in troubled times,God has all authority.Struggles may cloud the day,Yet, we remain family.Our eyes are fixed on the cross,But we rest on Jesus’ name.Even David’s temporary lossDid not serve to defame.We stand together nearKeeping courage … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Authority, Company, Courage, Cross, David, Eyes, Family, Fear, God, Jesus, Love, Poetry and Poems, Struggle, Together, Troubled Tiimes, We | Leave a comment

A Christian View of Abuse, Part I

Posted on February 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Christian View of Abuse, Part Iby Michael DoyleEverything within these words spokenComes partly from the experience of the broken.These experiences shape us in the final days,And there will be differences in our ways.One third of women have been abused,This … Continue reading →

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An Illustration of Faithfulness

Posted on February 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

An Illustration of Faithfulnessby Michael RomaniIn this space of human realityWe live an eternity of our moralityWhile We approach this with humilityIt can easily seem that life is brutalityGrace plus anything is grace deficientNo plus or minus can be sufficientWe … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Abraham, Cross, David, Faithfulness, Gift, Grace, Humility, Illustration, Justification, Morality, Poetry and Poems, Rift, Salvation, The Law | Leave a comment

Searching For Reasons Why

Posted on December 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Searching For Reasons Whyby Michael DoyleSearching for wordsThat just won’t comeHoping for a pocketful of miraclesBut finding noneThis is no way to spendThe moments leading to Christmas DayJust hoping for them to endCause they make no difference anywayTake another sip … Continue reading →

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Poinsettia Day 2023

Posted on December 12, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Poinsettia Day 2023by Michael DoyleUsually quiet and sometimes reservedSometimes death seems so undeservedIt’s hard to find the words to sayLike on this present Poinsettia DayLife is sad, yet interesting, in processionMoments like these reveal this is not a possessionBut a … Continue reading →

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Hearing That Still Small Voice

Posted on June 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 2 Samuel 7:18-19: Hearing That Still Small Voice by Michael Doyle First and foremost in questions of worship Is the supreme importance of your relationship To God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit It … Continue reading →

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Pandemic 2020

Posted on March 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The days are dark but we will get through this. Pandemic 2020 by Michael Doyle Mass graves mark the passing through Of the last major outbreak of flu There are not moments relegated to history But a devastating part of … Continue reading →

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Just A Little Broken

Posted on January 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on… life…. and Psalm 34:18: Just A Little Broken by Michael Romani Down at the church, I heard it spoken That all of us are just a little broken You know, I couldn’t deny it I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Substance Over Form

Posted on November 9, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on a sermon based on 1 Samuel 16:7 Substance Over Form by Michael Romani I’ll say this with great reluctance Samuel might have been king But he was all style, no substance Israel waited for David to bring Those … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged David, Depth, Form, God, Grace, Heart, Integrity, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Redemption, Samuel, Significance, Steadfast, Substance, Truth | Leave a comment