Tag Archives: Marriage

Righting My Wrong Direction

Posted on August 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A little something from my notes taken during yesterday’s sermon: Righting My Wrong Direction by Michael Doyle No longer living in the wrong direction I’m seeking God’s love and true connection Returning the fullness of love that God has given … Continue reading →

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First Principles: As Long As Marriage Exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence Will Accumulate In Families

Posted on May 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“As long as Property exists, it will accumulate in Individuals and Families. As long as Marriage exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence will accumulate in Families.” – John Adams, in Letter to Abigail Adams (July 17, 1775)

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First Principles: Keep Your Eyes Wide Open Before Marriage, Half Shut Afterwards

Posted on April 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.” – Benjamin Franklin, in Poor Richard’s Almanack

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First Principles: Marriage Is…the Most Natural State of Mankind…It Is the Man and Woman United That Makes the Complete Human Being

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Marriage is…the most natural state of man, and therefore the state in which you are most likely to find solid happiness…. It is the man and woman united that makes the complete human being….. man has not nearly the value … Continue reading →

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The Great Not So Great Society

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American History continues through the Lyndon Baines Johnson presidency: The Great Not So Great Society by Michael Doyle LBJ entered his presidency aiming to be legendary Setting his sights on ending poverty through Great Society Johnson aimed to do this … Continue reading →

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Words To Feeling

Posted on March 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

These days with so many choices out there, it seems an endless spiral of restless hearts. Here’s to those whose hearts have found their home. I see it in a plethora of friends who have now been married a … Continue reading →

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…And Then

Posted on July 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

…And Then by Michael Romani I used to think That I wasn’t attached to anything I used to drink Worried about silly things adding up to nothing But, everybody- Everyone is attached to something And that something for me Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study Tools, Photographs & Memories, Poetry and Poems | Tagged Ally Romani, Bible Study Tools, Love, Marriage, Photography, Poetry, Soul | Leave a comment

Memories Along One Year’s Journey

Posted on May 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Memories Along One Year’s Journey by Michael Romani Before there was a known you I spent my time floating about Never knowing quite what to do A lot I did caused a lot of doubt Mostly, I wanted to be … Continue reading →

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