“Do Not Be Afraid” is a term that is mentioned 365 times throughout the bible. Every time the Angels appear in the bible stories, the conversation starts with “Do Not Be Afraid.” When Jesus appears after the resurrection, He says, “Do Not Be Afraid.” In our reading today from Exodus, Moses tells the Israelites, “Do… Read More »
Exercise The Soul
Your being is made up of your body, soul, and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Your soul is made up of your mind, emotions, and will. Your mind is not your brain; your brain is simply the vehicle the mind uses to function, similar to how you use your vehicle to go from point A to… 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 »
O You Of Little Faith
Throughout the ages, the world has been in turmoil. We are experiencing grief over senseless wars, worldwide plagues, disease, and division over the quest for power, property, and glory. Many tears have continued to be shed, hearts broken, and bridges burnt. Day after day, year after year, decade after decade, and century after century, we… Read More »
The Fuel Of Our Demise
“You will not be punished for your anger; your anger will punish you. Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in mind.”~ Buddha Humans love the art and craft of making resentments. We spend so much time and energy invested in them. We water, nurture, and fertilize them but rarely… 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 »
Afraid Of The Light
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Afraid of the Light Most people are afraid of the dark, but what is much worse is when we’re so scared of the light. Our spirit never grows in the dark. Lord, help me bring my secrets and shortcomings out of the dark and into the light so I can be… Read More »
Choose Hope Not Fear
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Choose Hope Not Fear “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” ~ Nelson Mandela 2020 has been a test of who we are as individuals and as a society. People of faith were tested on whether they believed in a God of abundance or the fear of scarcity. We… Read More »
Fear Paralyzes
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Fear Paralyzes Fear can become your master on many fronts. There was a time when what you thought of me paralyzed me. Mental health professionals suggest that as high as 80% of the things we spend countless hours worrying about never materialize. Lord, help me take my eyes off my fears… Read More »
Fear Of The Unknown
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Fear Of The Unknown We all fear what we cannot see, and so it goes with COVID-19. If you have ever been lost in the woods after dark, without a light, you fear possibly falling in a hole, stepping off a ledge, tripping over a log; you fear possibly being attacked… Read More »