Tag Archives: God

…And the Greatest of These

…And the Greatest of These by Michael Romani Ten lords leaped without much of a look To the lessons of love from the Holy Book In a new form of math where ten became two The complexities were broken down … Continue reading

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Faith, Hope and Love

Faith, Hope and Love by Michael Romani Three French hens live their simplicity In strict adherence to divine authority Present in assent to supernatural revelation Three steps past the original destination This faith is one of God’s own revealing The … Continue reading

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First Principles: America Should Never Forget the Role God Has Played In Our Heritage

“I am sure that never was a people, who had more reason to acknowledge a Divine interposition in their affairs, than those of the United States; and I should be pained to believe that they have forgotten that agency, which … Continue reading

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A Suffering of Purpose

A Suffering of Purpose by Michael Romani Suffering and injustice, as we live this Teach us empathy and forgiveness Acceptance, even when not sedate Is the path of living under divine fate All of us in our startling humanity Face … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To Foster A Better World, We Should Keep God’s Commandments

“I say that loving our neighbor as we love ourselves is not enough- that we as a Nation and as individuals will please God best by showing regard for the laws of God. There is no better way of fostering … Continue reading

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It’s In Our Home

It’s In the Home by Michael Romani We’re never, ever alone Family of God in our home Engraved in corner stone We put the king on His throne Gathered together in one accord Our God is in our midst Richer … Continue reading

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Christmastide (12 Days of Christmas)

Christmastide (The Twelve Days of Christmas) by Michael Romani Now are the days of Christmastide These twelve days of mirth without mischief Lead in a path of symbolic gifts To the day the wise men visited That most sacred of … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Silent

Maybe it’s just that time of year When memories roll around I close my eyes and I’m there Still marveling at what I found Raining down in frozen white Alone in my thoughts that silent night Thinking that just once … Continue reading

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First Principles: An Honest Man Is Worth More To Society Than Crowned Criminals

“Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.” – Thomas Paine, in Common Sense (1776)        

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Theory

From time to time throughout mankind’s history We have found ourselves bound to things of theory Today’s rage is to posit a Theory of Everything While at the same time admitting that we know nothing Now how about that, isn’t … Continue reading

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