Tag Archives: Praise

Blowing Down the Walls

Posted on May 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 2 Corinthians 2:14-16: Blowing Down the Walls by Michael Doyle Blown away by righteousness and grace Profound joy takes down all my walls Mercy has taken me to this place I have found my peace in … Continue reading →

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How To Live the Bible

Posted on April 5, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Deuteronomy 11:18-21: How To Live the Bible by Michael Doyle Thank you Father for our salvation Certain of our coming final destination Please hear our prayers on Palm Sunday As we worship and praise all of … Continue reading →

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I of the Camera

Posted on April 1, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

It’s the first official day of NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo 2020! So what’s the prompt, right? “… a self-portrait poem in which you make a specific action a metaphor for your life – one that typically isn’t done all that often, or only … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Music Is the Language of God

Posted on March 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The vibrations on the air are the breath of God speaking to man’s soul. Music is the language of God. We musicians are as close to God as man can be. We hear his voice, we read his lips, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Air, Birth, Breath, Children, Close, God, Hear, Language of God, Lips, Ludwig van Beethoven, Man, Music, Praise, Read, Sing, Soul, Speak, Thought For the Day, Vibration, Voice | Leave a comment

Dead Men and Their Tales

Posted on March 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Even Al Capone thought of himself as a public servant… Dead Men and Their Tales by Michael Doyle It is strange so it seems Clinging to faraway dreams Thoughts stuffed inside my head Dedicated to a father long since dead … Continue reading →

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What Does It Look Like?

Posted on March 1, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Some try to push Christians out of the public square. That won’t be done. What Does It Look Like? by Michael Romani What does it look in this crumbled society To find that Christians have imputed notoriety Confronted by a … Continue reading →

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More Forgiveness Than I Deserve

Posted on February 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The part of the sermon that I caught today had to do with forgiveness. Really I suppose it’s a matter of perception, correct? And it’s not about deserving. We all deserve ‘justice’. What we get is God’s mercy and love … Continue reading →

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Casted Cares

Posted on February 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A short devotional poem based on a short pier side devotional attended last night with Desiree: Casted Cares by Michael Romani Elijah spent his time of testing Spent in the crucible never resting Time spent alone where he confides Talking … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Praise God That Believing Souls Give Light In Darkness, Comfort In Despair

Posted on January 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Now, God be praised, that to believing souls gives light in darkness, comfort in despair.” – William Shakespeare

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To Bring the Stars Closer

Posted on January 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

There are those who walk into our lives to not simply touch and fadeaway. There are those who from the moment met leave an indelible trace in your heart and soul. It is to this which has left me so … Continue reading →

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