“Support without accountability promotes moral weakness; accountability without support is a form of cruelty.”~ The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2013-2016, Part I, Pages 68-69. What is the responsibility of the church with regards to social reform in the kingdom of God? If the church is truly going to be the church, then… Read More »
Proclaiming the Kingdom of God
“Give me one hundred men and women who love only God with all their heart and hate only sin with all their heart, and we will shake the gates of hell and bring in the kingdom of God in one generation.” ~ John Wesley When you hear the phrase “The Kingdom of God,” what do… Read More »
Spiritual Solidarity
“Not everyone is your brother or sister in the faith, but everyone is your neighbor, and you must love your neighbor.”~ Tim Keller What is the purpose of faith? What is the purpose of the church? What is the goal of a 501C3? If your answer is to help “others,” you would be correct. Faith… Read More »
The Spirituality of Mr. Clean
“It may be difficult, but there will be times we need to pick up our brooms and do some spiritual house cleaning. It is through this process that we find our true relationships, our true heart, our core integrity, and our life’s purpose.” ~ Molly Friedenfeld, The Book of Simple Human Truths Spring is around the… Read More »
Thank You MLK, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. brought equality to America and ensured civil rights for all people, regardless of race. He quickly became a hero to many and is still inspiring people around the world. Most notably, he gave a voice to the voiceless in his civil rights activities, emphasizing the importance of nonviolent protest. It would… Read More »
Peace To America
As we wake up and start our Sunday, the tension is high in the United States of America. Threats of violent acts taking place across State Capitals have the great citizens of America concerned about their country’s health and welfare. People making threats or committing violent acts against the government, and with those we disagree,… Read More »
Barriers To God’s Grace
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 »
Almost But Not Yet
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 »
Wonderful Peace
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Wonderful Peace ”When I say it’s you I like, I’m talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love… 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 »
