Tag Archives: Hope

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Inheritance

Day after day, it’s all the more in ready evidence That some things are a matter of simple Providence Among these are matters gained by inheritance Like never realizing the fullness of my impertinence But, instead insisting that I have … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Tenterhooks

Watching the worries of the world pass me by Lifting up our voices in a passion of hue and cry I see the tenterhooks of angst triangulate our world As my young children lay asleep slightly curled Powerless to really … Continue reading

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Thought For The Day: When Christianity and Caesar Met In the Arena Christ Won

“There is no greater drama in human record than the sight of a few Christians, scorned or oppressed by a succession of emperors, bearing all trials with a fierce tenacity, multiplying quietly, building order while their enemies generated chaos, fighting … Continue reading

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The Reach of Heaven

The Reach of Heaven by Michael Romani Of all these shapes That form our hopes and fancy There is the Kingdom of Heaven Waiting on us lastly An assessable empire of benevolence Where love reigns supreme And mankind puts aside … Continue reading

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First Principles: Wise Men Struggle For Liberty

It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope and pride. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is … Continue reading

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Prayer For Normalcy

Prayer For Normalcy by Michael Romani Somehow made it through another tragedy Now I’m looking for a little normalcy But it feels like everything is wrong Nothing fits and nothing here belongs Crashing hard on my sense of reality Sometimes … Continue reading

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Reaping As We Sow

Today’s sermon was based on Galatians 6:7-9: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+6%3A7-9&version=NIV Galatians 6:7-9New International Version (NIV) 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Have the Courage To Do Right

“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.” – Chester W. Nimitz  

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By the Mercies of God

Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Be the Light of Love

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. , A Testament of Hope:  The Essential Writings and Speeches Be the light that shines on … Continue reading

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