Tag Archives: Light

I’m Finally Home

Posted on March 18, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

I’m Finally Homeby Michael DoyleTurned around to solid ground,I was no longer Hellbound.My interest in the open roadWas replaced by the blessing I was told.I find my freedom in my salvation.The glory road became my fascination.I am no longer destined … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessing, Christ's Strength, Dark of Night, Destiny, Final, Freedom, Glory Road, Grave, Hellbound, Home, Light, Open Road, Poetry and Poems, Salvaton, Saved, Solid Groun, Stand | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Light Makes Photography. Embrace Light. Admire It. Love It. But Above All, Know Light.

Posted on March 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Light makes photography. Embrace light.” – George Eastman

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Slaves To the Game

Posted on February 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Slaves To the Gameby Michael DoyleI might need another look.But I’m not sure,That life is as good as the book.It’s more something we endure.A few more steps down the wrong road,We’re still waiting for the good plot to unfold.I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Afraid, Attic, Book, Childhood, Darkneness, Diamond Amnesia, Endure, Game, Lfe, Light, Look, Poetry and Poems, Sadness, Secret, Slave, Steps, Truth, Unfold, Wrong Road | Leave a comment

Bonhoeffer, Part 2

Posted on February 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 2by Michael DoyleTo the bully, no one is a partnerTo that bully, no one is smarter.And if the smarter does not hide his mind,He’ll be lucky if any part is left behind.You find the bullies in hidden alleyways.Or … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alleyways, Bible, Bully, Canary, Christianity, Darkest Times, Democracy, Demons, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Doubt, Faith, FDR, Free, Gallows, God, Growth, Hang Together, Hitler, Jail, Jesus, Last Days, Left Behind, Light, Lucifer, Lucky Ones, Need, News, Od, Odd, Opposition, Oppression, Poetry and Poems, Power, Puppets, Reality, Reason, Rhyme, Rumors and Rage, Smart, Strong Man, Supplant, The Church, The Poet, Wsemen | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: I Will Love the Light For It Shows Me the Way, Yet I Will Endure the Darkness Because It Shows Me the Stars

Posted on February 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” – Og Mandino

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Darkness, Endure, Light, Love, Og Mandino, Show, Star, Thought For the Day, Way | Leave a comment

Since the Garden

Posted on January 18, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Since the Gardenby Michael DoyleIn the beginning, the serpent in the gardenArrive to induce sin without pardon.The fruit of one tree was clearly seenBut was forbidden to every human being.The Devil came as man’s defiant adversary,While God speaks truth, Lucifer … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Adam and Eve, Bible, Choice, Christianity, Decisionns, Faith, Free Wll, Frrut, Garden of Eden, God, Good and Evil, Jesus, Know, Knowlege, Light, Lucifer, Poetry and Poem, Real, Satan, Shadow, Siin, The Devil, The Serpent, Traps and Snares, Truth | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: May the Father of All Mercies Scatter Light, and Not Darkness, Upon Our Paths, and Make Us In All Our Several Vocations Useful Here

Posted on December 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.” – George Washington

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First Principles: In the Same Way, Let Your Light Shine Before Others, That They May See Your Good Deeds and Glorify Your Father In Heaven

Posted on December 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 NIV

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A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1by Michael DoyleA moment taken to learn to seeBeyond the pages kept so orderly.It might teach to see with a child’s eyes,And in the doing, become all the more wise.Consequential behavior can upstage,But it … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Angels, Bethlehem, Bible, Carpenter, Census, Child's Eyes, Christianity, Christmas, Consequence, Divinity, Egypt, Fear, Forgiveness, Gifts, Glory, Go, God, Heart, Hell, Herod, Holy Family, Humility, Jesus, Joseph and Mary, King, King of Kings, Learn to See, Lesson, Light, Love, Manger, Nazareth, Poetry and Poems, Short Story, Sight, Temple, This World, Wise | Leave a comment

Second Guess the End

Posted on December 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Second Guess the Endby Michael DoyleThere’s a lot of rightIn learning through the wrong.There’s a lot of hanging tightIn finding where I belong.It’s been a hard road to living,But that’s what I’ve been given.The movie is never as good as … Continue reading →

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