Tag Archives: Presence

Reflections In Darkest Times

Posted on July 16, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Who should we turn to in these times if not God? Reflections In Darkest Times by Michael Doyle In these days of riotous insurrection I find myself quietly in my reflection Spending moments silently alone Needing love to be as … Continue reading →

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Knowing and Doing God’s Will

Posted on July 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Romans 12:1-8: Knowing and Doing God’s Will by Michael Doyle Asking the right sort of questions Seeking His will without hesitation Why then should we willing to obey What and how do we do this every … Continue reading →

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On the Gains of Godly Meditation

Posted on May 26, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Psalm 19:14: On the Gains of Godly Meditation by Michael Doyle The Bible isn’t just words but application We must understand before proper supplication Thinking and asking in prayer and open heart Listening to God, hopeful … Continue reading →

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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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Gifts From the Heart

Posted on April 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Day 20 of Na/GloPoWriMo, 2020! 2/3rds of the way through this year’s event. The optional prompt is to “write a poem about a handmade or homemade gift that you have received“. Gifts From the Heart by Michael Doyle Since divorce … Continue reading →

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The Stolen Presence of Both Past and Present

Posted on April 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The thirteenth day of NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo 2020 has the prompt objective of writing a non-apology for things stolen. This is a close as I have for the concept. It’s akin, I believe to something said that I read once but have … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Always Be On the Lookout For the Presence of Wonder

Posted on March 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” – EB White

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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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Covenant (Hesed)

Posted on February 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Of all love, there is one love that stands above all else. In this world in which love has become a very conditional thing given the give way at any moment of discontent or raised temporal passion, covenant love (hesed) … Continue reading →

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In These Days of Advent

Posted on December 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Tis Advent season… Tis Advent Season by Michael Romani In these days of certain locus It is a time of spiritual focus We need to celebrate and worship Spending time in relationship Finding the time for sweet devotion Through God … Continue reading →

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