Tag Archives: God

Samson (XI)

Posted on January 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in a series of poems depicting the story of Samson and Delilah as told in the Book of Judges: Samson (XI) by Michael Romani Staying their course, steady to fight For their land and what is right Even if … Continue reading →

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Samson (X)

Posted on January 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in the retelling of the story of Samson and Delilah as told in The Book of Judges: Samson (X) by Michael Romani X It is as it must That God’s wrath is just To watch his people die Or leave … Continue reading →

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Samson IX

Posted on January 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing the story of Samson and Delilah as told in the Book of Judges: Samson (IX) by Michael Romani In the rocky passage of history There are signs of Divine certainty When God’s voice has spoken clear Stilling waters and calming … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Book of Judges, Chosen, Dagon, Dan, Evil, Freedom, God, Good, History, Israel, Jawbone, Nation, Nazirite, Philistine, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Samson and Delilah, Submit, Vows | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: In the Sight of God There Is No Color Line

Posted on January 18, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“[I] resolved that I would permit no man, no matter what his color might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him. … I pity from the bottom of my heart any individual who is so … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Booker T Washington, Cultivate, Degrade, God, Hate, Heart, Narrow, No Color Line, Pity, Race Prejudice, Resolve, Soul, Spirt, Thought For the Day, Up From Slavery | 1 Comment

From A Flower, A Garden Grows

Posted on January 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Today’s Thought For the Day really grabs at my heart and soul. It bears repeating until we all get it. In this world and all virtual worlds, we can be fairly much choose to be most anything we desire. … Continue reading →

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Samson II

Posted on January 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Book of Judges: Samson II by Michael Romani A time it was that had come When the Philistines of Gaza had plenty But, God’s children had next to none Save the for when the evil … Continue reading →

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Samson I

Posted on January 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on The Book of Judges 16: Samson by Michael Romani After four hundred years Entered into the Promised Land Traces of laughter and tears Have made the people forget who commands Turning their backs on God The … Continue reading →

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Time Awaits A Hero

Posted on January 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Joseph Campbell might have something to say on this journey… Time Awaits A Hero by Michael Romani Long before the dawn of written history Mankind has sought to build community Combined with free will, it’s not easy to do this … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Angel, Arrival, Community, Connect, Destination, Free Will, God, Hero, History, Human Being, Intention, Joseph Campbell, Journey, Kiss, Mankind, Meaning, Path, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pray, Reflect, Search, Shadow, Survive, Time, Unbroken, Word | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: There Is No Greater Love Than to Lay Down One’s Life For Friends

Posted on January 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” —John 15:12-14 This then is the only knee that should ever be taken. To do otherwise is nothing but utter disrespect for all who have … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Blessed, Book of John, Friends, God, Great, Lay Down, Life, Love, Nation, Prayer, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

Questions For A New Year

Posted on January 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

It seems like maybe a good time to pause a moment and ask ourselves about our walk and whether it matches our talk may just the time we’re at now, the beginning of a new year. Based in part on … Continue reading →

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