Tag Archives: Obstacles

First Principles: I Urge You, Brothers and Sisters, To Watch Out For Those Who Cause Divisions and Put Obstacles In Your Way That Are Contrary To the Teaching You Have Learned. Keep Away From Them.

Posted on November 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.” – Romans 16:17

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In the Whisper of Time’s Sands

Posted on February 26, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

In the Whisper of Time’s Sandsby Michael DoyleWe can’t get a lock on the futureWithout knowing our pastWe can’t know what to nurtureIf we don’t know what was once castThe good hunter seeks to rise to the heightAs he sips … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Falling Down Is Not A Failure. Failure Comes When You Stay Where You Have Fallen

Posted on November 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Falling down is not a failure. Failure comes when you stay where you have fallen.” – Socrates I cannot help but like Socrates, who is quoted as saying that poets are the interpreters of the gods. We are not, and … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Courage and Perseverance Have A Magical Talisman, Before Which Difficulties Disappear and Obstacles Vanish Into Air

Posted on April 11, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” – John Quincy Adams

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The Difference

Posted on November 27, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

The Differenceby Michael DoyleThe difference betweenA man and a kingIs that a kingCan face what the future will bringFor all of the goodnessAnd all of the sorrowThrough all of the madnessThat may come tomorrowAnd still, he stands in tallnessTo the … Continue reading →

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Something Somehow Selfish Worn

Posted on June 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 Cor.10:31: Something Somehow Selfish Worn by Michael Doyle There is something selfish in loving the Lord Because He loves us and we’re looking forward To that fellowship we feel here and up above And know … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Obstacles Cannot Crush Me. Every Obstacle Yields To Stern Resolve. He Who Is Fixed To A Star Does Not Change His Mind.

Posted on April 1, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Obstacles cannot crush me. Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.” – Leonardo da Vinci Contrast President Trump’s resolve versus the whining voices of finger pointers and blame shifters like … Continue reading →

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Finding Heart’s True Home

Posted on April 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Acts 13:22: Finding Heart’s True Home by Michael Romani Living life hoping for a little dignity Depending on His not my priority Putting that which matters to him Above my desires and my whims All of … Continue reading →

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By the Mercies of God

Posted on June 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

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: The World Is Malleable

Posted on May 11, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The world is more malleable than you think and it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape.” – Bono, Musician and Social Activist I remember watching U2 play at the US Festival a lifetime ago and telling my friends … Continue reading →

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