Tag Archives: The World

Thought For the Day: One Reason Why the Church of God At This Present Moment Has So Little Influence Over the World Is Because the World Has So Much Influence Over the Church

Posted on April 26, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church.” – Charles Spurgeon

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Teenaged Anxiety

Posted on April 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Teenaged Anxietyby Michael DoyleSocial media has tipped toward sadness.Out of balance in a world of madness.It’s hard to build up resilienceIn this world stripped of independence.Helicopter hover offers no lasting solution. Indeed, it’s a factor of rabid contribution.The same player … Continue reading →

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First Principles: For God So Loved the World That He Gave His One and Only Son, That Whoever Believes In Him Shall Not Perish But Have Eternal Life

Posted on March 22, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

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First Principles: Be Sober-Minded; Be Watchful. Your Adversary the Devil Prowls Around Like A Roaring Lion, Seeking Someone To Devour

Posted on January 18, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8

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First Principles: For We Must Consider That We Shall Be As A City Upon A Hill. The Eyes of the World Are Upon Us

Posted on December 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“For we must consider that we shall be as a City upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us. Soe that if we shall deal falsely with our God in this work we have undertaken, and so … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Gratitude Bestows Reverence, Allowing Us To Encounter Everyday Epiphanies…That Change Forever How We Experience Life and the World

Posted on November 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” – John Milton

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Season of the Lamb

Posted on November 2, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Season of the Lambby Michael DoyleSatan has lost his position to win,With Christ, I no longer pursue sin.Once, I walked this world in harshness.But with God’s love, I walked from darkness.Instead, let me walk by daylight.At last, I am getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Chains, Christ, Darkness, Dayight, Faith, Flame of Love, Gain, God's Love, Harshness, Lamb, Life, Lion, Loss, Poetry and Poems, Position, Satan, Season, Sin, The Cross, The World, Vain, Walk, Win | Leave a comment

Does It Make You Cry?

Posted on October 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Does It Make You Cry?by Michael DoyleWhen you’re tired of laughing,Does it make you cry?This life you’ve been living, It turned out to be a lie.When you’ve given all you can,And your best isn’t good enough,Sometimes it’s hard to be … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: If More Politicians In This Country Were Thinking About the Next Generation Instead of the Next Election, It Might Be Better For the United States and the World

Posted on September 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“If more politicians in this country were thinking about the next generation instead of the next election, it might be better for the United States and the world.” -Claude Pepper, senator and representative (8 Sep 1900-1989)

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First Principles: You Are Not Here Merely To Make A Living. You Are Here In Order To Enable the World To Live More Amply, With Greater Vision

Posted on August 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, … Continue reading →

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