Tag Archives: Faith

Thought For the Day: What Keeps Faith Cheerful Is the Extreme Persistence of Gentleness and Humor

Posted on August 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“What keeps faith cheerful is the extreme persistence of gentleness and humor. Gentleness is everywhere in daily life, a sign that faith rules through ordinary things: through cooking and small talk, through storytelling, making love, fishing, tending animals and sweet … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith In the Lion’s Den

Posted on August 2, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Keeping Faith In the Lion’s Denby Michael DoyleKeeping Faith In the Lion’s Denby Michael DoyleThese things we need: worship, love and generosity;And in this relationship we live our spirituality.We spend ourselves as God’s good and holy family,And in this, we … Continue reading →

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Called To Praise

Posted on July 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Called To Praiseby Michael DoyleWe walk into today with hearts on fireFilled as we are with righteous desire.Sharing the Word so we might learnAll of those things we were called to discern.Jeremiah was the weeping prophetAnd though we may not … Continue reading →

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Grown Into Purpose

Posted on July 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Grown Into Purposeby Michael DoyleIn all times, God grows us with purpose,So that we are fit to perform our service.Conformed as we are in God’s holy wisdom,All that we serve well in Heaven’s kingdom.The Prophet Elisha fit into this sort … Continue reading →

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Dancing In God’s Grace

Posted on July 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Dancing In God’s Graceby Michael DoyleSometimes in a secret mirror,I see whispers of a corrupted sky.I feel weighed down by errorsThat tease at questions without reply.Believing still, my worst days aren’t so badThat they vanquish God’s grace, leaving me sad.My … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Belief, Confidence, Dance, Error, Faith, God's Grace, Kindnness, Northern Star, Path, Poetry and Poems, Question, Reverence, Sad, Secret Mirror, Shine, Whisper | Leave a comment

The Prophets Said

Posted on July 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Prophets Saidby Michael DoyleThen said the Lord,And the Prophet Elijah led,Always moving Israel forward,Sometimes hopeful and others dread.Still, in God’s promises made,We shall rejoice, being unafraid.The holy covenants call to God’s way.We reflect on this in how we pray.Speaking … Continue reading →

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250 Years In the Making

Posted on July 6, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

250 Years In the Makingby Michael DoyleWe have accomplished 250 years of history,Moments in time so completely celebratory.We are the crowning achievement of living history.Exceptional, we are that something extraordinary.That other nations openly strive to emulate,As we achieve more, and … Continue reading →

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Solomon’s Purpose

Posted on July 5, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Solomon’s Purposeby Michael DoyleLife comes so hard that we learn this,The world calls for our earnest discernment.Sometimes we live in overconfidence.Our only answer is living in further obedience.We are desperately in need of wisdom.However much we live in the kingdom.Life … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Thought For the Day: Every Tomorrow Has Two Handles. We Can Take Hold of It With the Handle of Anxiety Or the Handle of Faith

Posted on June 24, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.” – Henry Ward Beecher

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