Tag Archives: Faith

Paul and The Way

Posted on November 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Paul and the Wayby Michael DoyleSaul became Paul and was intensive.In his appearance, though, he was unimpressive.He wrote thirteen letters in his testimony,Saving the world for the rest of history.Early, he persecuted the followers of The Way,He even caused Stephen’s … Continue reading →

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The Good Encouragement of Barnabas

Posted on October 25, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Good Encouragement of Barnabasby Michael DoyleThe preacher’s voice is heard to encourage,Urging his congregation to have courage.He does his best to urge the godly along,While God’s love envelopes us like the sweetest song.Barnabas, the Son of EncouragementLived pulling people … Continue reading →

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Letting The Effort Sink In

Posted on October 24, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Letting the Effort Sink Inby Michael DoyleCeaselessly, we run death’s drill,Hoping to catch a little thrill.The executive of this exerciseLeaves the terrorist none too wise.We drilled hoping for the green light,Knowing the expert’s grace into the night.We stressed to be … Continue reading →

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In the Acts of Stephen

Posted on October 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

In the Acts of Stephenby Michael DoyleMore than the words of a church service,Each of us is here to live out our purpose.There are the moments that we are inspiredTo move beyond exhaustion and tiredness.There comes a time when something … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, Blasphemy, Book of Acts, Christianity, Church Service, Faith, God, Jesus, Poetry and Poems, Stephen, The Father and the Son, Weight of Life | Leave a comment

Forgiven Sin and Redemption: Mary Magdalene

Posted on October 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Forgiven Sin and Redemption: Mary Magdaleneby Michael DoyleThere are lessons to be learned from Mary MagdaleneOf how one is redeemed from their craven bits of sin.It takes going to the Lord in a prayer of necessity,To come out the other … Continue reading →

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Mercy Overshadows All

Posted on October 4, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Mercy Overshadows Allby Michael DoyleLooking around in comparison,And experiencing what I’ve done and not done,To be honest, there’s grace in my history,And I have relied a lot on mercy.I feel a lot of loving kindness my wayWithout hessed, I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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First Principles: I Have One Life and One Chance To Make It Count For Something…For As Long As I Can With Whatever I Have To Try To Make A Difference

Posted on September 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something… My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try … Continue reading →

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Resurrected Life

Posted on September 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Resurrected Lifeby Michael DoyleGratitude flows from the inside.This is the resurrected life that I can’t hide.The Word of God fuels the fireGiving all of us our holy desires.To do what pleases God within our dreams – The story of Joseph … Continue reading →

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Their Own Way of Mourning

Posted on September 2, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Their Own Way of Mourningby Michael DoyleOut here in the cold mornings of the suck,Each man learns to burn his own piece of luck.Each man is more fragile than he seems,But each of them has a passion for American Dreams.Still, … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel: In the Order of God

Posted on August 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Ezekiel: In the Order of Godby Michael DoyleLife is filled with the unexpectedWhen blessings feel more like being rejected.This happened to Ezekiel, too,And life comes hard as it happens to you.Living through the Babylonian Exile,It must have felt like an … Continue reading →

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