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Come Closer to the Light

July 9, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“There are two kinds of light — the glow that illumines and the glare that obscures.” ~ James Thurber There was an accident one night at a railroad crossing. A lawsuit followed, and during the proceedings, the flagman took the witness stand. The prosecuting attorney asked the usual questions. Then followed with an important one.… Read More »

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The Campfire of God

May 26, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

(Image source: Elijah Boisvert) “We need to give Christ a chance to make use of us, to be His word and His work, to share His food and His clothing in the world today. If we do not radiate the light of Christ around us, the sense of the darkness that prevails in the world… Read More »

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The Universal Spiritual Weapon

April 14, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“Love is a weapon of Light, and it has the power to eradicate all forms of darkness. That is the key. When we offer love even to our enemies, we destroy their darkness and hatred…” ~ Yehuda Berg “Now faith, hope, and love remain—these three things—and the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13… Read More »

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The Shade From God’s Hand

April 6, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all, but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” ~ Martin Luther Too often, we believe that following God and obeying God’s commands means we will enjoy a comfortable life, full of God’s promises and happy ever after… Read More »

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This Little Light of Mine

March 14, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.” ~ Unknown If you attended Sunday school as a child or were raised in a religious family, then you know the classic gospel song “This Little Light of Mine.” The song is still a favorite in mainline denominations and… Read More »

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Hope In The Dark

December 10, 2020 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

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 »

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