Tag Archives: Serve

Thought For the Day: There Are Those Who Seek Knowledge In Order To Serve; That Is Love

Posted on August 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“There are those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge; that is curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others; that is vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve; that is … Continue reading →

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It’s Not So Funny Now

Posted on December 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

It’s Not So Funny Nowby Michael DoyleIt seems like the truth behind so many stories.We had to dare the lightning to find the glories.Yesterday’s lessons, we thought would never end,These were the moments we really needed a friend.It’s really not … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Advice, Believer, Believers, Chilren, Clock, Cope, Dare the Lightning, Days, Deceiver, Deserving, Discern, Discipleship, Dodge, End, Eyes, Falling Rain, Family, Forgive, Friend, Funny, Glory, Head, Hope and Faith, Know, Learn, Lessons, Life, Live, Love, Man Above, Moments, Now, Pain, Poetry and Poems, Prayer, Prophets, Serve, Stories, Thanks To God, Thirst, Toughen, Trouble, Truth, Wall, Wrong Turns, Yesterday, Young | Leave a comment

Love’s Chance Brings Gratitude

Posted on November 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Love’s Chance Brings Gratitudeby Michael DoyleTrue beauty rests within the heart.There is, perhaps, no better place to start.Moonshine begins from within beauty’s skin.Truth and beauty will tell you when…Setting the journey at a leisurely pace,Beauty leaves its eternal trace.It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Appreciation, Coffee, Deserve, Drink, Faith, Finest Art, Gratitude, Heart, Journey, Life, Light, Love, Love's Chance, Moonshine, Pace, Pleasure, Poetry, Poetry and Poems, Serve, Skin, Start, Think, Trace, True Beauty, When, Window Reflection, Writing | Leave a comment

Family Appreciation

Posted on November 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Family Appreciationby Michael DoyleIn a passage of names, we find graceRedemption is there for all who embraceThe truth: We must walk in Christ’s ways.That is, if we are to live His love in our days.Give to each believer your love … Continue reading →

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The Totality of Surrender

Posted on October 22, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

In the Totality of Surrenderby Michael DoyleI’m thanking God that I’m never alone.Like a moss of love, I roll the stone.Attesting to my faith and fealty,I give our Lord my devoted loyalty.I’m thanking God that he’s fixed my attitude.I now … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alone, Attitude, Comfort, Deserve, Echo, Faith, Fealty, God, Gratitude, Heart, Holiness, Keeper, Lord, Love, Loyalty, Moss, Poetry and Poems, Righteousness, Schadow, Serve, Soul, Stone, Surrender, Think, Thunder, Totality | Leave a comment

Listen

Posted on October 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Listenby Michael DoyleEvery new day is a cause to rejoice.We gratefully raise our loving voice,Singing our love songs through the lengthOf our days with our fullest strength.Faith is kept in all of our days.It’s a bond working both ways.The river … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blame, Blessed, Both Ways, Celebration, Days, Deserve, Faith, Fascination, Hear, His Love, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Learn, Length, Listen, Live, Love, Love Songs, Name, New Day, North Star, Poetry and Poems, Power, Praise, Rejoice, Return, River, Serve, Shame, Sing | Leave a comment

Serving As the Lord Serves Us

Posted on June 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Serving As the Lord Serves Usby Michael DoyleGod’s wrath is at Satan’s snare;Seeking to keep evil at bay and fair.The path forward for humanityIs best walked with modest humility.Across the level ground under the cross,We keep aware of Christ’s loss.In … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, Bridge, Christianity, Cross, Destination, Evil, Faith, Gentiles, God, God's Love, God's Wrath, Hitory, Humanity, Humility, Jesus, Jews, Level Ground, Lord, Loss, Myter, Open-Door, Poetry and Poems, Rebellious Nature, Remnant, Salvation, Satan, Serve, Snare | Leave a comment

First Principles: We the People, Elect Leaders Not To Rule But To Serve

Posted on May 7, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“We the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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The Story Told

Posted on January 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Story Toldby Michael DoyleThere’s a heart in HeavenWaiting to be knownHis presence is everywhereIn every morning shoneThe revival of His SonIs the power of death undoneYahweh showers us with loveAs His kingdom reigns aboveHis love reigns as it leadsEach … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Every Generation, Every Season, Everywhere, Faithful, Flaw, Following Jesus, Foundation, Heart, Heaven, Kingdom, Known, Lead, Love, Love of God, Mistake, Morning, Noble Deeds, Poetry and Poems, Power of Death, Presence, Purpose, Reason, Revival, Road, Rock of Ages, Serve, Son, Step, Strength, The Story Told, The Truth, Yahweh | Leave a comment

Fires Framing Truth

Posted on January 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Fires Framing Truthby Michael DoyleHow can you serve the peopleWhen you’re feeding them lies?How can you mislead a motherAnd look her straight in the eyes?You think a dismissive smileIs all you need to wearAs you issue your political denialDon’t you … Continue reading →

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