Tag Archives: God

Points of Consideration

Posted on November 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Tonight on election eve, it seems we have some things to think about in the US. This is how my side sees it. It wouldn’t be my side if I didn’t tend to agree, ya know? Points of Consideration by … Continue reading →

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The Practice of Kindness

Posted on November 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Gospel according to Luke: The Practice of Kindness by Michael Romani In this world of madness Inundated with sadness What happened to kindness In this world of blindness A moment’s thought for others All of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blind, Cheek, Covenant, Doubt, Find, Forgive, Frailty, Gifts, God, God's Whisper, Good, Gospel, Grace, Heal, Holy, Humanity, Jesus, Kindness, Lose, Love One Another, Loyal, Luke, Madness, Other-Centered, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Praxis, Protect, Reliable, Sad, Servants, Serve, Stable, Steadfast, Sword, Tender Mercy, Turn, Vanity, Word | Leave a comment

First Principles: May God Scatter Light, Not Darkness, On Our Paths

Posted on November 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.” – George Washington (1790) … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Darkness, Father, First Principles, George Washington, God, God's Timing, Happy, Invocation, Light, Mercy, Paths, Patience, Useful, Vocations | Leave a comment

Jars of Clay Transformed

Posted on October 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 2 Cor 4:7-10: Jars of Clay Transformed by Michael Romani Filled in our earthen jars of clay Is the power that carries our day Momentary points of affliction Cannot outweigh the prediction That all works towards … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Affliction, Better, Christ, Clay, Day After Day, Deep, Definition, Earthen, Eternity, God, Jars, Open Secret, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pray, Promise, Temporal, Transformation | Leave a comment

Patience: A Virtue Not A Test

Posted on October 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Book of Habakkuk 2:3: I sure needed this sermon today. Patience is the kindness that so many of us struggle with isn’t it? Patience: A Virtue Not A Test by Michael Romani God fills us with … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Fruit of the Spirit, God, Kindness, Patience, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Promise, Time, Understood, Virtue | Leave a comment

Darkness Over Light

Posted on October 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Dark over light… light over dark.. which side wins? Darkness Over Light by Michael Romani Darkness seeks to conquer light In a daily seduction that brings night It matters little if you believe in God Though the Devil laughs at … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Dark, Devil, Disbelief, God, Light, Night, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Scorpion, Seduce, Sting, Struggle, Sublime, Time | Leave a comment

Knowing God’s Good Favor

Posted on October 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Isaiah 6:5: Knowing God’s Good Favor by Michael Romani We lay down our burdens, coming as we are Keeping our focus on Heaven as our North Star Keeping in the truth of words we’ve spoken He … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged All, Broken, Burden, Contrary, Family, Favor, Focus, God, Healing Hand, Heaven, Holy, Know, Light, Mercy, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Right, Righteous, Strive, Truth | Leave a comment

Choices Made

Posted on October 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I could not really decide on a pertinent title. How does one sum up a poem about knights and the struggle for nobility? Choices Made by Michael Romani There is nothing that stands against corruption More than those who will … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Accra, Bare, Beware, Caution, Choice, Christian, Conflict, Conspire, Corrupt, Disrupt, Dream, Events, God, Greater Good, Hero, Holy, Knight, Loss, Mud, Noble, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power of Gold, Sail, Stand, Warrior | Leave a comment

First Principles: We Must Stand Firm Over Every Form of Tyranny Over the Minds of Mankind

Posted on October 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” – Thomas Jefferson (1800)

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Altar, Eternal, First Principles, God, Hostile, Mankind, Mind, Oath, Thomas Jefferson, Tyranny | Leave a comment

In Pursuit of Peace

Posted on October 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Romans 14:19: In Pursuit of Peace by Michael Romani Intentionally we learn to pursue Peace and building up me and you Saved by the cross bought in the loss Born again to calm the storm toss … Continue reading →

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