Tag Archives: God

First Principles: Can the Liberties of A Nation Be Secure When The Conviction That the Liberties Are A Gift From God?

Posted on April 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Nation Taking the Bible As Their Only Law Would Be Obliged In Conscience To Temperance, Frugality, Industry, Justice, Kindness and Charity Toward Mankind and To Piety

Posted on April 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Suppose a nation in some distant Region should take the Bible for their only law Book, and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited! Every member would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Hands of God

Posted on March 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Hosea 10:12: Seeking the Hands of God by Michael Romani Reaping the righteous fruit as you sow Hands united for God as we truly know Used as servants of the Lord we love We are messengers … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Resistance To Tyranny Is the Christian and Social Duty of Each Person

Posted on March 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual …Continue steadfast and, with a proper sense of your dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which heaven gave, and no man ought to take from us.”. – … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Face of God

Posted on March 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Psalms 27:8: Seeking the Face of God by Michael Romani Thankful for being a child of God Dwelling in prayer, not finding it odd But a place that knows my gratitude Keeping this thought in my … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Our Liberties Are A Gift From God

Posted on March 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: All That I Am, I Have Received From God

Posted on March 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I am certain in my heart that all that I am, I have received from God. – Saint Patrick

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Hello Brother

Posted on March 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Hatred stokes the fear that burns across our world in random outcroppings of rage and destruction. That being said, to take away the people’s right to bear arms and defend themselves seems like an ill thought out consequence, Madam Prime … Continue reading →

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Fixed Focus

Posted on March 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 John 3: Fixed Focus by Michael Romani Having learned that I cannot serve More than the one that I deserve Defining the character of Christianity Far exceeds any pride or vanity It is the four … Continue reading →

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A Study On Passover

Posted on March 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Some have accused me of being a fool for God…. To them, I reply. Why yes, thank you, I am… but I am your fool. Dedicated to God and to serving my fellow humanity. It matters not how little … Continue reading →

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