Tag Archives: Faith

Strength of Samson

Posted on May 31, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Strength of Samsonby Michael DoyleGod raised leaders in the Israeli nation,And some marched through with imagination.Now we find we are unchurched and need to learn.All the Biblical truths need to be discerned.Life and memory in their comparativeRequire and need the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bellef, Bible, Biblical Truth, Delilah, Faith, God, Hard Tmes, Israel, Judges, Phllsstnes, Poetry and Poems, Samson, Strength, Temptaton | Leave a comment

First Principles: What More Shall I Say? I Do Not Have Time To Tell About Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah…Who Through Faith Conquered Kingdoms, Administered Justice, and Gained What Was Promised

Posted on May 31, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Conquest, Edge, Faith, First Princples, Flames, Fury, Hebrews 11:32-40, Justce, Kindom, Lion, Promse, Samson, Strength, Sword, The Prophets, Weakness | Leave a comment

The Armor of Truth

Posted on May 29, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Armor of Truthby Michael DoyleIn a juxtaposition of faith and mind,The children of tomorrow aren’t left behind.They were to gather in the cellar whereIn prayer and response, the master would steer.A reverence is given to free speech and thought.These … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Armor, Christianity, Discussion, Faith, Faith and Mind, Free Speech and Thought, God, Jesus, Poetry and Poems, Prayer, Response, Reverence, Right, Theology, Truth | Leave a comment

Paradox Is the Puzzle

Posted on May 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Paradox Is the Puzzleby Michael DoyleIf we understood the meaning of homeWe’d know that DNA means we’re never alone.We are made in the image of those above,Very few of whom truly believe in love.We were born from death and annihilation.Does … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Annihilation, Choice of Place, Death, DNA, Erase, Faith, Home, Image, Justce, Life, Love, Paper Chase, Paradox, Philosophy, Poetry and Poems, Puzzle, Truth, Writing | Leave a comment

Back-Up Plans Never Made

Posted on May 25, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Back-Up Plans Never Madeby Michael DoyleAll of a god’s children agreed and said,Except for those who were swept dead,That the god must somehow start again,Hoping this time to avoid a pattern of sin.Seeking a clean, pure planet to own,One that … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Back-Up Plans, Control, Dead, Evil, Faith, Flow, God, God's Children, Heart, Home, Human Doing, Humanity, Last Hope, Mistake, Planet, Poetry and Poems, Ruin, Sin, Soul, Vanity | Leave a comment

Gideon Answers the Call

Posted on May 24, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Gideon Answers the Callby Michael DoyleThere’s no greater love than to be willing to dieFor the protection of others and our nation.There is no need to stumble asking why,Love is the best and truly only explanation.We think about how God … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, Book of Judges, Extraordinary, Faith, Gideon, God, Israell, Judges, Love, No Greater Love, Ordinary, Poetry and Poems, The Lord's Call | Leave a comment

Podcast Episode: Freedom Faith And Character

Posted on May 22, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Pip: alohapromisesforever has been quietly building something — a site that reads like a commonplace book crossed with a chapel crossed with a very well-curated argument about what it means to be human. Mara: That’s the territory we’re covering today … Continue reading →

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Esther

Posted on May 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Estherby Michael DoyleSacrificial in obedience to purity,Dedicated to giving back for all God has given me.Giving comfort and love to the stranger,We put ourselves in meaningful danger.Full throttle in life to set others free,There’s maybe no better place to be.To … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Esther, Faith, Full Throttle, God, Obedience, Persiia, Poetry and Poems, Purity, Sacrifice | Leave a comment

A Gentle Interpretation

Posted on May 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Gentle Interpretationby Michael DoyleSpiritual discipleship forms with rhythms of rest.It’s a life of humility, and not a free-flowing test.It is said that the Sabbath is silence and solitudeLived in willing apprentice and loving gratitude.The decision is made to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Apprentice, Bible, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Gentle, God, Gratitude, Humllity, Hurry, Intentional, Interpretation, Jesus, Poetry and Poems, Relatioinal, Rest, Solitude, Spirituality, Test, The Sabbath, Worry | Leave a comment

Learning To Talk To God

Posted on May 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Learning To Talk To Godby Michael DoyleHave no doubt, you’re allowed to question.We’re allowed to ask anything, no hesitation.Hannah did when she was childless and in sorrow.She learned well to hold on to her tomorrow.Heavens above and sweet mercy mild,Pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, Chiildless, Christianity, Doubt, Faith, God, Haannah, Heart, Heavve, Jesus, Learn, Patence, Poetry and Poems, Prrocess, Purty, Rough Season, Sorrow, Talk, Trouble, Trust | Leave a comment