Tag Archives: God

To Live By Faith

Posted on June 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Luke 17:5-6 To Live By Faith by Michael Romani Life comes hard to deal its hand Striking harder than we understand Living in faith to our very best Ever hopeful that we will pass the test Even the apostles prayed … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Without Virtue We Cannot Secure Our Nation

Posted on June 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks — no form of government can render us secure.” – James Madison (1778)

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Full Gospel Tilt

Posted on June 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Dedicated to the life of Clarence Fountain. Well done good and faithful servant and now the gates of heaven have opened wide for your arrival home. Full Gospel Tilt by Michael Romani A master of early hard gospel innovation The … Continue reading →

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Stumbling Blocks

Posted on June 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Genesis 35:4: Stumbling Blocks by Michael Romani So many things cause me to stumble Too many things that make me crumble I need to castaway all of these things Readying myself for the things God brings … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Accountable, Carved In Stone, Crumble, Crutches, Drag, God, Integrity, Life, Obstacle, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pushing Forward, Responsible, Sin, Stumble, Surrender, Warning | Leave a comment

From the Beginning

Posted on June 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on John 1:1-3 and 13 From The Beginning by Michael Romani Within God is all that was created All the things, we have long celebrated All of this, He has created with grace Nowhere can we turn not seeing His … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Absence of Fear, Alpha, Beginning, Believe, Book of John, Breath of God, Cross, Darkness, Discernment, End, Friend, God, Gospels, Grace, Jesus, Light, Logos, Omega, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Receive, Savior, the Word | Leave a comment

Not Conformed, But, Transformed

Posted on June 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Romans 12:2: Not Conformed, But, Transformed by Michael Romani In thankfulness, we live our prayer With gratitude for God being there Laying our burdens down to rest We live our love to the very best Keeping a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Conform, Devotional, Focus, God, Gratitude, Jesus, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Redemption, Temptation, the Word, Transform, Walk of Love, Walking | Leave a comment

Path of Opportunity

Posted on May 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

John 12:12-16 Path of Opportunity by Michael Romani Meandering on down the narrow road Doing things now as I’ve been told All of this, my path of opportunity Taken as it is revealed to me Riding in on a triumphant … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Awareness, Chaos, Christ, Discernment, God, Meandering, Militancy, Moment, Narrow, Opportunity, Path, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Resurrection Day, Revealed, Sin, Soul, Torment, Triumphant Memory | Leave a comment

Quiet Time

Posted on May 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/qoGFZn Genesis 32:32-34 Quiet Time by Michael Romani Taking a little time to be alone In a devotional heart like stone Just the Lord and little ole me Taking moments so quietly Alone in the Word in devotion Getting right … Continue reading →

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A Short Conversation With God

Posted on May 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Short Conversation With God by Michael Romani Some might see this as prayer And I suppose maybe that’s fair But, I hear this as conversation On this journey toward destination Though too given to procrastination Still this life has … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Astonish

Posted on April 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Looking on, it is astonishing how the hands of God spread And all the destinations on which they’ve quietly led The world is filled with so much of what we call beauty That I feel, in part, it is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Artistry, Astonish, Beauty, Christian Duty, Daily Prompt, God, Hands of God, Journey, Mastery, Nature, Pageantry, Photography, Tapestry, Witness, Wordpress | Leave a comment