Tag Archives: God

Happy Palm Sunday 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

As we begin this Holy Week, I am blessed to have the presence of my two daughters that I love more than all the world. God blessed my ex-wife and I with their lives being shared with us and it … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Understanding A Person Does Not Mean Condoning; It Only Means That One Does Not Accuse Him As If One Were God Or A Judge Placed Above Him

Posted on March 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Understanding a person does not mean condoning; it only means that one does not accuse him as if one were God or a judge placed above him.” – Erich Fromm, psychoanalyst and author (23 Mar 1900-1980)

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First Principles: We know That In All Things God Works For the Good of Those Who Love Him, Who Have Been Called According To His Purpose

Posted on March 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8: 28

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A Gentle Surrender To Greatness

Posted on February 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Gentle Surrender To Greatnessby Michael DoyleWhile it’s known that greed killsIt is also generosity that healsThere is no out giving God for givingStarting with salvation and our forgivingTrusting God with what’s in our handsIs the traced path that God … Continue reading →

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First Principles: God Gave Us A Spirit Not of Fear But of Power and Love and Self-Control

Posted on February 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

” For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

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Giving Is A Heart Matter

Posted on February 12, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Giving Is A Heart Matterby Michael DoyleChurch can be satisfying and funWith all of God’s delights to be doneLeaning in for the moments of developmentWorship done properly leads to contentmentUnified and faith-filled the church leadsTo spiritual sanctification and Godly deedsLife … Continue reading →

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In God’s Reflection

Posted on February 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

In God’s Reflectionby Michael DoyleLiving life with generosity We live our days in humilityKnowing that God will give us integrityAll that is given in hope of our stabilityWithout living in our full sincerityThere would be no true ChristianityThe Father gave … Continue reading →

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Reaching For the Improbable

Posted on February 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Reaching For the Improbableby Michael DoyleCommitting to the improbableWe reach out to do the impossibleKnowing that we’re fully capableMaking these things, through God, possibleAnchored in faith and in visionAre opportunities opening with precisionLeading with faith into the futureThese are the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: And We Know That God Causes Everything To Work Together For the Good of Those Who Love God and Are Called According To His Purpose For Them

Posted on February 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” – Romans 8:28

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Taking Heed of Our Correction

Posted on February 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Ephesians 2:1-10 Taking Heed of Our Correctionby Michael Doyle As believers we walk from sinLearning to live true life againGod, in His richness has been kindBy this grace, we are not left behind This blessing has been given as giftTo … Continue reading →

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