Tag Archives: Redemption

Thought For the Day: The Kind of Behavior That Once Brought Shame Now Brings 15 Minutes of Fame

Posted on June 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The kind of behavior that once brought shame and disgrace now brings a book, movie, or a television contract.” – Anonymous

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Not Conformed, But, Transformed

Posted on June 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Romans 12:2: Not Conformed, But, Transformed by Michael Romani In thankfulness, we live our prayer With gratitude for God being there Laying our burdens down to rest We live our love to the very best Keeping a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Conform, Devotional, Focus, God, Gratitude, Jesus, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Redemption, Temptation, the Word, Transform, Walk of Love, Walking | Leave a comment

Getting Out of My Way

Posted on May 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

John 12:23-28 Getting Out of My Way by Michael Romani Every day, I ask God to change my heart To please do away with my worse parts To please make me the sort of ever true That is closer to … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Adversary, Battle, Carnality, Clay, Confession, Cross, Glory, Gratitude, Hindrance, Holy, Humility, Knees, Mold, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Potter, Prayer, Redemption, Resurrection, Satan, Self Correction, Self Denial, Service, Son of Man | Leave a comment

Jump On In

Posted on May 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on John 3:14-15 Jump On In by Michael Romani Jump on in, the water’s fine It purifies you with every line Whosoever lives as a believer Stands firm against the deceiver Living life fully and ever lasting Redeemed we … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Belief, Believer, Book of John, Cross, Deceiver, Depravity, God's Face, Human Race, Jesus, Narrow Gates, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Price, Purity, Redemption, Understanding | Leave a comment

Na/GloPoWriMo 7: Backsliding Blues

Posted on April 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Having to backtrack just a little bit to keep up with the site’s challenges. I will admit that I have found this year’s challenges more than a little weird. I don’t do weird very well. But, I guess that makes … Continue reading →

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Coda: A Eulogy For A King

Posted on April 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated on April 4, 1968. In his honor and to memorialize in some small way his life and legacy: Coda: A Eulogy For A King by Michael Romani Born into a world of brutality In … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Brutality, Children of God, Coda, Dignity, Eulogy, Family, Forgiveness, Humility, Injustice, Justice, Living, Love, Martin Luther King Jr, Nonviolence, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Redemption, United States | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Our Christian Commitment Must Be Turned Into Action

Posted on February 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“… (O)ur commitment must be translated into action — in our homes, in our neighborhoods, and in our society. Jesus taught there are only two roads in life. One is the broad road that is easy and well-traveled, but which … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Action, Billy Graham, Choices, Christianity, Commitment, Community, Faith, Homes, Jesus, Redemption, Thought For the Day, Translation, Truth, Two Roads | 1 Comment

#MeToo

Posted on January 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

#MeToo by Michael Romani It sometimes seems That the broken dreams Belong to the wealthy And maybe that’s unhealthy As in causes like #MeToo These privileges won’t do Won’t do; shouldn’t do Mustn’t do; you agree… don’t you? #MeToo needs … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Reservation

Posted on January 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I want to state clearly but not so nearly Just clearly enough about what I hold dearly I have my reservation as how this is leaning It will take a lot of work before it’s redeeming However, it certainly seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Compromise, Daily Prompt, Dream, Extreme, Mob Rule, Nation, Polarity, Redemption, Reservation, Society, Together, Values, Wordpress | Leave a comment

Delivered From Darkness

Posted on December 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Today, I was requested by two long time friends that I consider family to contribute to a sermon that was given this morning. It was very flattering. I certainly hope that my dashed off poem added rather than took away … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Contemplation, Deliverance, Emmanuel, Gospel, Mercy, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reason For the Season, Redemption | Leave a comment