“Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age, a great many of us are possessed by our possessions.” ~ Peace Pilgrim If you live in America, then you are blessed. Despite the many challenges our country faces with systemic racism, political divide, addiction, pandemic, etc., God… Read More »
Love Your Rowdy Neighbors
“What you must do is love your neighbor as yourself. No one knows your many faults better than you! But you love yourself notwithstanding. And so you must love your neighbor, no matter how many faults you see in them.” ~ Martin Buber Jesus himself gave the world the greatest commandment, “the double commandment,” love… Read More »
Buck Teeth Dialect
In East Africa live tiny creatures called Naked Mole Rats. They are not very attractive; they kind of look like nightcrawlers with buck teeth. What is impressive about naked mole rats are their social skills and language capabilities. Each naked mole-rat colony speaks its distinct dialect recognizable only by its members. This unique characteristic puts… Read More »
Unity, Liberty, and Charity
“In essentials, unity; and nonessentials, liberty; and in all things charity.” ~ John Wesley If you had to make a top ten list of essentials for every human being, what would they be? Food, water, housing, equal treatment, employment, healthcare, freedom of faith, sexuality, love, etc.? What are some possible nonessentials? Where you live, your… Read More »
The Spiritual Lessons of Ground Hog Day
Ground Hog Day, a day where people wait with anxiousness to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not. This tradition helps determine if there be six more weeks of winter. The event is based upon a communal light-hearted suspension of disbelief. It is organized by the “Inner Circle” — recognizable from their… Read More »
God Keeps It Simple
Jesus shows us the real character of the Creator of the universe. The Pharisees hated Jesus always bent the rules in the name of God. Harvesting crops on the Sabbath, healing the sick on the Sabbath, etc. They disliked it some much that they plotted to kill him. Think about that disconnect. They accuse him… Read More »
The Real-Life
HALO’S Daily Soul Food The Real Life ‘To most of us, the real-life is the life we do not lead.” ~ Oscar Wilde What is the real-life? The real-life is a life lived in the present and focused on God’s eternal purpose, which equates to the constant thought of others and their needs. It is… Read More »