Tag Archives: Receive

What To Make of Gifts

Posted on August 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

What To Make of Giftsby Michael DoyleThe season is almost upon us for givingYearly, as it is, in an average living. It has always been better to give than receive.This much, to be certain, I truly believe.The things of love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Believe, Blessings, Collaboration, Conceive, Context, Deceive, Depart, Gifts, Give, Giving, Heart, Intent, Life, Living, Love, Poetry and Poems, Purpose, Reason, Receive, Rift, The Lord, Together | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: For It Is In Giving That We Receive

Posted on June 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“For it is in giving that we receive.” – Francis of Assisi

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A Holy Genealogy

Posted on May 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Holy Genealogyby Michael DoyleIt didn’t really begin with the rolling back of a stoneAs Jesus reached out to prove we are not alone.The church was born to spread the faith of our gospelAllowing believers to have assurance that all … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Accept, Acceptance, Alone, Assurance, Be;lieve, Beginnning, Believers, Bible's Pages, Call, Chosen, Christianity, Chronology, Cotemplation, Deviation, Discern, Discovery, Faith, Family, Fospel, Genealogy, God, Good, Good News, Goodness of God, Grace, Great Banquet, History, Holy, Holy Remnant, Holy Spirit, Humanity, Inspection, Jesus, Love, Open Door, Poetry and Poems, Receive, Redemption, Self-Control, Soul, Stone, Struggle, The Church, Treasure, True | Leave a comment

Set Free

Posted on March 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Set Freeby Michael DoyleLife has me trying to find myselfIt’s not like a book on the shelfBut it’s me who I learn how to readAs life comes at me as it makes me bleedTo live in faith brings graceIt’s known … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Affection, Believe, Bible, Bleed, Children, Christianity, Confidence, Confront, Face-To-Face, Faith, Faithfulness, Find Myself, God, Grace, Holy Way, Jesus, King, Life, Nation, Place, Poetry and Poems, Read, Receive, Relation, Set Free, Worthy | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: In Order To Live A Life of Holiness, We Must First Receive New Life From God- We Must Be Born From Above

Posted on March 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

” In order to live a life of holiness, we must first receive new life from God – we must be born from above.” – J. Vernon McGee

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Born, From Above, God, Holinesss, J. Vernon McGee, Life, New Life, Order, Receive, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

In His Name

Posted on July 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

In His Nameby Michael DoyleIn the name of JesusWe have found everythingIn seeking miraclesWe praise Jesus as we singIn all moments, help me to seeThe faith needed for victoryI ask for blessings and receiveThe increase needed and I believeBy the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Believe, Blessings, Connection, Done, Every Day, Every Way, Everything, Faith, Found, Heal, His Glory, His Name, In His Name, Increase Needed, Jesus, Lame, Love, Love and Protection, Love of Jesus, Miracles, Moments, Name, Name of Jesus, Our Story, Poetry and Poems, Power, Praise, Provide, Receive, Same, Sing, Son, Walk Our Steps | Leave a comment

Cheap Candles Finding Gold

Posted on June 8, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Cheap Candles Finding Goldby Michael DoyleAsk any Rabbi, and you’re sure to findA story or two to give sight to the blindIt’s a whispered rumor illustrating the taleOf how those with pride are sure to fallEven cheap candles can illuminate … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Absence, Alone, Bad Mood, Blind, Cheap Candles, Creation, Dream, Eyes, Fact Pattern, Fall, Find, Find the Point, God, Gold, Hear, Hope, Humanity, Illuminate, Illustrate, Illustrating, Incomprehensible, Intrude, Lessons, Mind's Window, Moments, Mystery, Never Comprehending, Never Know, No Friend, Nothing, Orchestrate, Ordinary Stone, Path, Poetry and Poems, Presence, Present, Pride, Rabbi, Receive, Resent, Rumor, Sages, See, Sight, Solid Rock, Something, Stories, Tablets, Truths, Universe, Unnatural Fact, Vague Talk, Wind, Words | Leave a comment

Joyful Contemplation

Posted on June 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Joyful Contemplationby Michael DoyleLooking back on times I’ve hadI rejoice and find myself gladI’m certain of things I believeAnd I stand ready to receiveKnowing that God is wise and strongAnd I am often weak and often wrongI bless God’s name … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Believe, Certain, Contemplation, Days, Embrace, Glad, God, God's Name, Holy S;piirt, Joy, Joyful, Know, Looking Back, Mortal Limits, Place, Poetry and Poems, Power, Praise, Receive, Rejoice, The Lord, Times, Weak and Often Wrong, Wise and Strong | Leave a comment

First Principles: The Bosom of America Is Open To Receive Not Only the Opulent and Respectable Stranger, But the Oppressed and Persecuted of All Nations and Religions

Posted on February 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged All Nations and Religions, America, Bosom, Conduct, Decency and Properiety, Enjoyment, First Principles, George Washington, Merit, Oppressed and Persecuted, Opulent and Respectable Stranger, Participation, Receive, Rights and Privileges, Welcome | Leave a comment

Living In Gentleness

Posted on November 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Living In Gentlenessby Michael DoyleOpen-armed and opened-handed to receiveI live by that which I believeLooking with godly eyes is part of worshipLived within our loving relationshipsGentleness takes intention to live outBut it is harder still to live withoutWe must not … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Allow, Believe, Carved, Compassionate, Cost, Dignity, Display, Gentleness, Godly Eyes, Heal, Humility, Hurt, Intention, Kill, Kind, Live, Live Out, Live Without, Living, Loving Relationships, Open Armed, Poetry and Poems, Power, Receive, Say, Unthinking, Words Spoken, Worship | Leave a comment