“In all chaos, there is a cosmos; in all disorder, a secret order.” ~ Carl Jung We have all begged the question, “how could this happening to me?” more times than we care to count. The truth is life is unfair at times, and sometimes it’s downright evil. Our human instinct is to blame others… Read More »
Preordained Destiny
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Our decisions define us, not our circumstances. When we face challenges, our choices will determine the degree of our success or failure. Fate chooses our beginning, but our decisions determine our destiny. When we decide to… Read More »
Spiritual Domain
“The deeper we grow in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, the poorer we become – the more we realize that everything in life is a gift. The tenor of our lives becomes one of humble and joyful thanksgiving. Awareness of our poverty and ineptitude causes us to rejoice in the gift of being called out… Read More »
You’re On Mute
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ~ Winston Churchill The number one quote for 2020 was “You’re On Mute.” Virtual platforms became the norm for business and social life around the globe. Anyone who spent any time attending virtual meetings… Read More »
We Never Die Alone
In September 2015, our mother passed away due to lung cancer. She was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell cancer in the hospital, and she would never leave the hospital; she passed within eight days of her diagnosis. When I reflect on those eight days, my mother was rarely alone; there were people by her… Read More »
The Kingdom of God is Now
One of Christianity’s common misconceptions is what is known in theological circles as “escape theology.” The idea that when we die, our soul is shipped off to some faraway place called the Kingdom of Heaven. The reality is there are only a few scriptures that you can interpret that way. The vast majority of scripture… Read More »
Raised By Goats
On January 11, 2021, the National College Football Championship was played between Alabama and Ohio State. A game in which Alabama won 52-24. During the first half aired a commercial from Ford Motor Company promoting the all-new Bronco Sport G.O.A.T. that gives its owners 4×4 offroad capabilities. The commercial tells the story of a colt… Read More »
The Kingdom is at Hand
When you hear the phrase “Kingdom of God,” what comes to mind? A faraway place? Possibly another planet? Do you look up when referring to heaven? The Gospel of the Kingdom is in the past, present, and future. Jesus says in Matthew 4:17, “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What did Jesus… Read More »
Imagine All The People
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Imagine All The People “Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will be as one.” —John Lennon. John Lennon is labeled an atheist or, at best, an anti-religious… Read More »
