Tag Archives: God

Thought For the Day: With Man This Is Impossible, But With God All Things Are Possible

Posted on October 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26 (New International Version)

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First Principles: Blessed Is the Man Who Perseveres Under Trial, Because When He Has Stood the Test, He Will Receive the Crown of Life That God Has Promised To Those Who Love Him

Posted on October 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12 (New International Version)

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The With-Ness of Our Witness

Posted on October 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The With-Ness of Our Witnessby Michael DoyleGod isn’t a cosmic killjoy out to dealOut the harsh things that keep it realGod is faithful and loves celebrationAnd lessons he often teaches are with elationWe sometimes arrive a little rough around the … Continue reading →

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Step Inside A Haunted Mansion

Posted on October 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Step Inside A Haunted Mansionby Michael DoyleWhat if death was not the endingBut instead, just a new beginning?What if the paranormal was realAnd not just something that we feel?Skepticism has its own kind of turningIn all walks of life, we … Continue reading →

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Seen In Communion

Posted on September 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Seen In Communionby Michael DoyleA plate of breadAnd juice of grapeBrings life to be spreadLike its spiritual landscapeWe come together for communionAs part of God’s familyCelebrating in this reunionThe blessing that brings us unityForgiveness in Christ is sharedThrough the burden … Continue reading →

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I’m Growing Through It

Posted on September 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

I’m Growing Through Itby Michael DoyleEvery day brings the miracles that we prayIn peace and calmness as we stayCollected in the Church of His holy nameWe trust in God to remain the sameWisdom is shown when we pay attentionTo the … Continue reading →

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I’m Not the Kind of Father

Posted on September 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

I’m Not the Kind of Fatherby Michael DoyleI’m not the kind of fatherWho can spend a lot of moneyHowever much I love my daughtersMy ex thinks this is funnyShe complains about the money she spendsDespite the child support givenAnd I … Continue reading →

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Talk of Grace

Posted on September 17, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Talk of Graceby Michael DoyleIt is all of us, the body of peopleFound under God’s holy steepleThat makes us wonder about graceUndeserved in favor, yet we know our placeClearly, His church is most attractiveWhere grace is found and is most … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Christian Test

Posted on September 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Romans 13:8 Love Is the Christian Testby Michael Doyle In every moment lived there is powerTo become transformed in the hourOf God’s greatness that we liveIn all the blessings that He gives Letting no debt remain outstandingThis way of love … Continue reading →

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First Principles: How Beautiful On the Mountains Are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News, Who Proclaim Peace,…Who Say to Zion, “Your God Reigns!”

Posted on September 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news,who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation,who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” – Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)

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