This week, I want to talk to you heart-to-heart about something we all go through, whether we admit it or not: the buried battles. You know what I mean. Those silent struggles. The seasons where it feels like life has shoved you face-first into the dirt and piled more weight on top. You’re not just down—you feel buried. Forgotten. Suffocating. Like the next breath might be your last.

In Chapter 1 of Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, we meet Jeff, also known as "Jeff: Ward of Law," dangling from the side of a demonic fortress, surrounded by dense fog and darkness. With only a whisper from his mentor, Wiseman J, and the static of a failing connection, Jeff must press on. He doesn’t have all the answers. He doesn’t even have a clear path forward. But he has a mission, and more importantly, he has faith.

In Chapter 6 of S.O.L.A.D.™ Book II, titled "Extinguishing Hope," we witness Angeline™ face a moment that many of us know all too well: standing tall in battle, doing everything right, and still ending up bruised, bloodied, and beneath the heel of an enemy that seems too big to beat. Destruction, a powerful demonic entity, grows into a towering 20-foot giant and mercilessly stomps on Angeline. The enemy doesn’t just want to defeat her. It wants to humiliate her. Sound famili

In every case, God sends people with purpose. Kevin and Juanita were not being dismissed—they were being recommissioned. Their work was not finished. It was transitioning. Let this remind us: when God closes one chapter, it’s because another one is beginning.

In Chapter 4 of S.O.L.A.D.™: Book II, titled "Angelic Rescues," we find our heroes in one of their most chaotic and spiritually charged moments yet. Angelo, Angeline, Wiseman J, and Jeff are not only battling demon soldiers and protecting the people of Memphis, but they're suddenly confronted by law enforcement and military forces who believe they are the source of the destruction... This post is for anyone who’s ever been misjudged while trying to do the right thing.

Kevin, now going by his middle name "Darryl," believes he has disqualified himself from his calling. He nearly destroyed the Village of Memphis, hurt those he loved, and let shame convince him that stepping away was the most responsible thing to do. But here's the thing: hiding doesn’t cancel purpose. It only postpones its power.

Those are the lies that echoed through Angelo's mind as he sat unwillingly on the throne of the Demon Master. Bound by demonic manipulation, overwhelmed by a spiritual ambush, and tormented by fear, Angelo found himself staring into a version of his future that wasn’t his own. One rooted not in promise, but in a lie.

No one wins when we start competing with the past. Whether it's a deceased ex, an old flame, or even an idealized version of someone who once "got away"... The past is a poor foundation for building anything new. And if we’re not careful, we will become architects of our own emotional ruin—trying to prove we’re worthy of being chosen this time. But you don't have to compete. You have to heal.

The scene from Chapter 2 of Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, “…It’s Just the Beginning,” makes one thing abundantly clear: evil is relentless. As soon as Angelo™ and Angeline™ return to Memphis, demonic forces descend without mercy. Dragons fill the skies, armored demons roam the streets, tornadoes become portals for dark entities, and even hellholes begin to erupt beneath the city. There’s no rest, no moment to catch their breath — only the call t

The Demon Master doesn’t need to swing a sword to do damage—he speaks evil into the air, whispering doubt, taunting destiny, and distorting the truth. And yet, our heroes rise, resist, and reclaim the narrative through obedience, self-sacrifice, and divine power.

The Village of Memphis isn’t just a safe zone. It’s a spiritual incubator, a divine outpost, a place where weary souls find clarity and warriors find their callings. Hidden behind shimmering gates and wrapped in divine protection, it’s a place where destiny gets activated. But let’s be honest: walking into a calling doesn’t mean you feel ready. Kevin and Juanita didn’t. And maybe you don’t either.

But they aren’t helpless. They’re armored. They’re equipped with purity bombs, purity crystals, shields, bows, sais, and supernatural sight. But more than that, they’re armed with faith, unity, and discipline. They know their mission. And they know that any crack in their armor could lead to disaster.

In Chapter 15 of Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, Temptation doesn't come with brute force—she comes with an offer. A false promise of relief. A shortcut out of the battle. An easy way home. She tries to convince Angelo™ and Angeline™ that they can leave this war behind, return to their own world, and never be hunted again. But it was all a lie.

In Chapters 8 and 9 of Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, Kevin Edwards and Juanita Grayson—newly transformed into Angelo™ and Angeline™—step into a spiritual war that offers no mercy. Demons do not hold back. Evil doesn't give them a moment to breathe. But instead of retreating, they rise. Through aerial battles, internal struggles, and supernatural warfare,

The chapter titled "Green-Eyed Monsters" showcases the battle between Angelo and Jeff, manipulated by a demoness who doesn't need chains or spells to control them—only their insecurities and bitterness. With every insult hurled and every wound inflicted, we see what happens when comparison takes root, when egos inflate, and when pride leads instead of purpose. This week’s Reed’s Reads of Wisdom Wednesdays™ explores how jealousy and bitterness can mutate even the mightiest

In Chapter 8 of S.O.L.A.D.™ Book I: No Mercy: Part One, we witness a powerful shift. Kevin Edwards and Juanita Grayson, ordinary young adults by earthly standards, step fully into their destinies as the superheroes Angelo™ and Angeline™: Soldiers of Lighr Against Darkness™. Through faith, they soar. Not by science. Not by technology. But by supernatural strength.

In Chapter 7: Darkness & Destruction,of Book II of S.O.L.A.D™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, the supernatural warfare gripping Memphis reaches its boiling point. Buildings collapse. Explosions rock the skyline. Soldiers of stone are telekinetically inflating police officers, literally stretching their bodies toward death. Destruction—the demon queen of chaos—reigns with violence, vengeance, and volcanic power. And in the middle of it all stands Angeline, battered but r

Before we dive into today's Reed's Reads of Wisdom Wednesdays™ and the depths of Juanita’s spiritual transformation, let’s pause and consider something universal: we’ve all had moments where people we trusted seemed to vanish. Whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually, their absence left a hole—and often, we’re left wondering what to do with that silence. In Chapter 13 of Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™, we witness Juanita go through just that. And what emerges isn’t despair—it’s

Chapter 11 of Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™ opens with Jeff and Juanita on their way back to the Village of Memphis. As they ride together, Jeff, in his usual joking tone, starts talking slick about Kevin—calling him scared, useless, and a wimp. Kevin isn’t even there to defend himself. But Juanita is. She doesn’t laugh it off. She doesn’t stay silent. She speaks up with holy boldness:

There is a divine tension that every believer must come to terms with sooner or later: the call of God often arrives before you feel ready to answer it. It is not delivered on the tail end of a degree, a promotion, or some perfected version of yourself. It comes in the middle of your doubts, your questions, your hidden insecurities, and in Kevin and Juanita's case, their teenage years.