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Hill-Tran Ministries – Psalm 98 Devotional – Led By Dr. J.Clinton McCann Jr.

August 4, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

Hello Kingdom Family, We were blessed to have Dr. J. Clinton McCann Jr. lead our weekly devotional on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He chose to use Psalm 98 as his foundation scripture. He concluded this devotional with a Q&A on the book of Psalms and other Old Testament scriptures, myths, and interpretations. Dr. McCann is… Read More »

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Free Yard Sale

June 27, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“The best things in life are free” ~ Luther Vandross Is there anything better than being free from your hurts, habits, and hang-ups in life? How about getting something for free? I know countless people who will do just about anything to get something for free, including me. The word “free” is liberating and provides… Read More »

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Who Are Your Are Looking For?

April 4, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“If you have the courage to imitate Mary Magdalene in her sins, have the courage to imitate her penance!” ~ Pio of Pietrelcina The two most important questions asked on the first Easter morning were, “Woman, why are you crying, and who are you looking for?” Jesus asked these two questions of Mary Magdalene. Mary… Read More »

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Barriers To God’s Grace

December 19, 2020 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

HALO’S Daily Soul Food Barriers To God’s Grace There are many trials and low spots we experience throughout our lives that become barriers to receiving God’s grace. The biggest barrier of all is our free will. God allows us to have a say-so in the choices we make for ourselves. The freedom to choose has… Read More »

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Happy Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2020 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

Happy Veteran’s Day If you live in America you have hit the lottery. Regardless of what class of American you may fall under, e.g., Euro American, African American, Asia American, Hispanic American, etc. There is no doubt that American has endured a checkered pass and certain classes of Americans have had a much harder journey… Read More »

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Living The Kingdom Life In The Midst Of A Political Divide

November 2, 2020 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

Hello Saints, I know many have already voted, and those who still intend to vote will have cast their vote by Tuesday, November 3, 2020. On the eve of November 3, over a billion people will be watching to see if President Donald Trump remains in office or if the White House has a new… Read More »

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Simple Faith: Starting Over As A Child

October 12, 2020 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

Hello Saints, Today’s blog piggybacks on the message from Sunday, October 11, 2020, titled “A Simple Kind of Faith.” I felt it was imperative to emphasize this prominent point that Jesus drove home to his disciples, and that includes you and me. My hope is that you seriously take a look at your life and… Read More »

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College Students Receive Care Boxes

October 5, 2020 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

Hello Saints, This week’s blog celebrates a new kingdom ministry that has started at Hillsboro United Methodist Church in Hillsboro, Missouri. Hillsboro UMC has a strong history of being engaged in the community, and encouraging its members to live out their kingdom calling by going outside the church walls and living out the command “Love… Read More »

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Kingdom Cultural Change VS Political Cultural Change

September 7, 2020 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

Hello Saints, It’s election season, and since we are in the Bible Belt, religion and politics often get mixed, and as we grow closer to the election, it gets uglier and more evil by the day. Source: https://www.christianpost.com/news/bible-belt-has-most-sinners-research-suggests-how-sinful-is-your-state.html[1] As you can see by the map, the Bible Belt has a whole has a lot of… Read More »

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“Show Him Who You Are”

August 31, 2020 By Harold Long 2 Comments

Hello Saints, I come home this past Sunday evening from an annual men’s retreat event that I participate in the last weekend of August every year in Glenwood, Arkansas. Upon my return, Suzie (my bride) informed me that the gentleman who starred as “The Black Panther” (Chadwick Boseman) had died. I was shocked. I said,… Read More »

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