Tag Archives: Good

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 →

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Samson VIII

Posted on January 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in an effort to put a version of the Samson and Delilah story from the Book of Judges into verse, I present Part VIII. Perhaps, I should have made this shorter? Samson (VIII) by Michael Romani Amidst un-princely questions of … Continue reading →

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Understanding Our Blessing

Posted on December 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Luke 2 and Matthew 1: Understanding Our Blessing by Michael Romani So very worthy of our praise We stand fixed with our gaze God’s goodness understood As it is intended as we should In the beginning … Continue reading →

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Good News of Great Joy

Posted on December 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Luke 8:1-12 : Good News of Great Joy by Michael Romani Mankind cannot but help but glory In thinking on all the Christmas story From ancient tales to Charlie Brown It’s a tale told covering sacred … Continue reading →

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Lessons For Advent

Posted on December 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on James 2:23: Lessons For Advent by Michael Romani Jesus is the friend whose friendship will never cease Jesus is the friend whose love will never decrease We need a reminder of this especially in this season We … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Every Day Should Be A Celebration of Thankfulness

Posted on November 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” – Psalm 100:4-5 May gratitude always … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day: There Is Guilt In the Omission of Doing Good

Posted on November 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Every man is guilty of all the good he didn’t do.” – Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778)

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Thought For the Day: Worrying Doesn’t Stop the Bad, But, It Does Ruin the Good

Posted on November 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Worrying won’t stop the bad stuff from happening; it just stops you from enjoying the good.” – Charlie Brown

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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 →

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Thought For the Day: Happiness Is A Healthy Choice

Posted on July 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I have chosen to be happy because it’s good for my health.” – Voltaire

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