Tag Archives: Faith

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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The Role of A Father

Posted on August 29, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Role of A Fatherby Michael DoyleChildren walk this world in danger,Sometimes from the familiar stranger.The biggest danger is to fail to defendFrom the evils that pretend to be a friend.The Bible shows us in its illustration,How a father should … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Only Once In Your Life, I Truly Believe, You Find Someone Who Can Completely Turn Your World Around. You Tell Them Things You’ve Never Shared With Another Soul and They Absorb Everything

Posted on August 29, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear … Continue reading →

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The Clash of Love and Arrogance

Posted on August 28, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Clash of Love and Arroganceby Michael DoyleFinding mercy and peace in our soulsComes down to recognizing God’s holy control.Knowing God’s sovereignty, we trust.We do this because, as believers, we surely must.Great is the faith that knows God provides.In God’s … Continue reading →

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Isaiah (What He Said)

Posted on August 23, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Isaiah(What He Said)by Michael DoyleNot so much for what he did, but what he said.He’s quoted to this day for what’s in our heads.Seven hundred years before Christ’s holy birth,He foretold what now brings us our mirth.At least to us … Continue reading →

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