“The envious person grows lean with the fatness of their neighbor.” ~ Socrates How much has dancing with the “green-eyed monster” cost you and others throughout your life? Every person has had the opportunity to dine and dance with the (the green-eyed monster); it’s natural to do so, and the beast loves to party. Have… Read More »
Grant Me Peace
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past; if you are anxious, you are living in the future; if you are at peace, you are living in the present.” ~ Lao Tzu Where does peace come from, and how do we get peace of mind? Is it something that happens to us, or… Read More »
In God We Trust
“Greed is not a financial issue. It’s a heart issue.” ~ Andy Stanley “IN GOD WE TRUST” first appeared on the two-cent piece in 1864[1] and has appeared on paper currency since 1957. The question of every person claiming to love God should be this, do I trust God with my money? Open your tax return,… Read More »
Best News Ever
“No matter how serious or awful your sin is, God’s grace extends to cover it.” ~ Zach Zehender The contemporary Christian band “MercyMe” has a song titled “Best News Ever.” The band refers to the meaning of the word Gospel, which derives from the Anglo-Saxon Godspell (“good story”). The Greek word “euangelion” means “a reward… Read More »
The Enemy Within
“The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” ~ G.K. Chesterton Who are your enemies? It’s a fair question to ponder. In our readings today, Jesus defined our closest enemies, and like the disciples, we were not prepared for who he would point… Read More »
Change Behavior, Save Your Mind
“We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” ~ Albert Einstein What do you think? Do you have control over your thinking? Can you shut off your mind at will? Is your mind riddled with stinking thinking? These questions alone cause us to think even more, don’t they? Someone… Read More »
Hope In The Dope
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Hope In The Dope December 16, 2020 The world has long awaited a vaccine to fight back against COVID-19. This week the vaccine was finally made available, and with it, we are starting to see hope resurface throughout the world; thank you, God. People fighting the malady of addiction put their… Read More »
