Tag Archives: Joyful

First Principles: Be Joyful In Hope, Patient In Affliction, Faithful In Prayer

Posted on July 28, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:12

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Joyful Contemplation

Posted on June 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Joyful Contemplationby Michael DoyleLooking back on times I’ve hadI rejoice and find myself gladI’m certain of things I believeAnd I stand ready to receiveKnowing that God is wise and strongAnd I am often weak and often wrongI bless God’s name … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Be Joyful In Hope, Patient In Affliction, Faithful In Prayer

Posted on March 24, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:12

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Always Time For A Story

Posted on December 9, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Always Time For A Storyby Michael DoyleQuietly sitting on the pewThere in one sense, familyWearing our brother’s coatAnd in this, draped in povertyKeeping warm on Christmas nightAll for the sake of spirits brightKept a flicker in swaddling clothesAs only as … Continue reading →

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First Principle: Never Be Lacking In Zeal, But Keep Your Spiritual Fervor, Serving the Lord

Posted on August 7, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” – Romans 12:11 (New International Version)

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A Summer Breeze Calls

Posted on June 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Situational haiku or maybe just something from the place I photographed today… A Summer Breeze Calls by Michael Doyle A summer breeze calls Passing joyfully today Butterflies drift by Dragonfly alights Resting on a steady branch Offering comfort Goldfinch says … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day, Too

Posted on May 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

My ex-wife could never gracefully receive a present. Not just from me but from our daughters, they tell me. Still, despite all, there is one gift I would yet give her on this day particularly after the reminders received over … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Greater the Level of Calmness of Our Mind, the Greater Our Peace of Mind, the Greater Our Ability To Enjoy A Happy and Joyful Life

Posted on March 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.” – Dalai Lama

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Tag Archives: Joyful

First Principles: Be Joyful In Hope, Patient In Affliction, Faithful In Prayer

Joyful Contemplation

First Principles: Be Joyful In Hope, Patient In Affliction, Faithful In Prayer

First Principle: Never Be Lacking In Zeal, But Keep Your Spiritual Fervor, Serving the Lord

A Summer Breeze Calls

Happy Mother’s Day, Too

Thought For the Day: The Greater the Level of Calmness of Our Mind, the Greater Our Peace of Mind, the Greater Our Ability To Enjoy A Happy and Joyful Life

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