Most people struggle to find their true identity in life. They find their identity in politics, sports, hobbies, video games, social media, ethnicity, home turf, education, work, etc. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reveal to us throughout scripture, especially in our readings today, that our identity should be in none other than Jesus Christ.… Read More »
“Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening.” ~ Maya Angelou In the 15th chapter of Genesis, we see how ugly jealousy really is. Sarai despises Hagar for giving birth to Ishmael because she could… Read More »
If you touch, you feel. If you ask, you learn. If you look, you see. If you love, you live. –unknown The Creator of the universe is often referred to as the God of love. Others often express God is love. God created all of creation out of love. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul reminds… Read More »
Christmas Cheer Christmas day is a special day all around the world. Different people in different places celebrate Christmas in their traditional ways. Lord, help me make this a Christmas special, despite the pandemic, social unrest, and political divide throughout the world. As the seasons in your life change, don’t allow your childlike Christmas spirit… Read More »
It’s a Wonderful Life Hopefully, you don’t have as many problems as George Bailey this COVID Christmas, where you are considering ending it all. You may or may not have an angel named Clarence to reveal to you what life would look like without you in it. You need to understand that God created you… Read More »
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 »
HALO’s Daily Soul Food Almost But Not Yet Many religious people celebrate Advent leading up to Christmas, celebrating and illuminating the advent wreath with the five participatory candles of peace, hope, joy, and love followed by Christ’s candle on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. This holy tradition has taken place since the 5th century. The… Read More »
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 »
HALO’S Daily Soul Food December 15, 2020 During the holidays we make room for a lot of things. We make room for Christmas parties, putting up the tree, buying presents, and sending out Christmas cards, but is there room in our hearts for God to write His story? What we focus on most is where… Read More »
HALO’S Daily Soul Food December 10, 2020 “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” ~ Desmund Tutu 2020 has been a long, tragic, and dark period in world history. Despite how dark it has been, you can find the light if you look hard enough. The light… Read More »
