Tag Archives: Joy

Thoughts On Found Gratitude

Posted on January 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Recently, I have found new reasons to smile and find cheerfulness. In my growing moments of gratitude, it seems that maybe it’s time for heartfelt inventory of the good things in my life – past and present. Thoughts On Found … Continue reading →

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While Yet I Live

Posted on December 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Today is chosen by some as Still Need To Do Day. There is a lot that I still need to do. How about you readers on here? Still have things to do? On the page speaking about this day, … Continue reading →

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Please Have A Merry and Blessed Christmas 2019

Posted on December 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

To all my friends, family and even enemies, especially enemies, may you have the happiest and most blessed Christmas ever in reflection of the many gifts our heavenly Father has given to each and every one of us. May we … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Blessed, Christmas, December 25 2019, Endeavor, Enemies, Every Day, Family, Father, Friends, Gifts, Good, Hearts, Heaven, John 3:16, John Wesley, Join Together, Joy, Love, Merry Christmas, Peace, Tenderness, Thought For the Day, Today, Wish, World | Leave a comment

Sweater Weather Dues

Posted on December 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Originally meant for December 20th, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Sweater Weather Dues by Michael Romani Tell me now Was it just a trick of the light That led me somehow To see things differently that night They tell me … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Christmas Is Not In the Outward Show but In the Inner Glow

Posted on December 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show. The secret lies in an inner glow. It’s lighting a fire inside the heart. Good will and joy a vital part. It’s higher thought and a greater plan. It’s glorious … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Christmas, Dream, Fire, Glory, Good Will, Greater Plan, Heart, Higher Thought, Inner Glow, Joy, Light, Lights, Man, Outward, Secret, Show, Soul, Thought For the Day, Tinsel, Vital, Wilfred Peterson | Leave a comment

In A Relative Theory of Violin

Posted on December 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Happiest National Violin Day! In A Relative Theory of Violin by Michael Romani I know it’s all relative but who’s to argue But to play well one must add in divisions of two At least often, if you happen to … Continue reading →

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In These Days of Advent

Posted on December 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Tis Advent season… Tis Advent Season by Michael Romani In these days of certain locus It is a time of spiritual focus We need to celebrate and worship Spending time in relationship Finding the time for sweet devotion Through God … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Advent, Calm, Celebrate, Creator, Days, Devotion, Emotion, Focus, Glory, God, Heart, Joy, Locus, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presence, Presents, Quiet Time, Reason, Relationship, Sacred, Season, Soothe, Spiritual, Sublime, Sufficient, Time, Words, Worship | Leave a comment

Tis the Season of Holiday Lights

Posted on December 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Today is not only the first day of Advent but is also the National Day of Christmas Lights. National Christmas Lights Day It is with this in mind that I offer the following poem: Tis The Season of Holiday Lights … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Night In Bethlehem – I

Posted on December 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Micah 5:2: Once Upon A Night In Bethelhem – I by Michael Romani From Bethlehem will come the king With all the joy that this will bring It’s of His glory that we all will sing … Continue reading →

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From the Canyon’s Heart

Posted on November 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of gratitude #7. This one is from a sense of gratitude toward the music that came to life from the Laurel Canyon scene. I think that though I leaned toward progressive hard rock in my music, my lyrical … Continue reading →

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