That truth runs deeply through S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™: The Angelo™ & Angeline™ Chronicles. Kevin Edwards and Juanita Grayson do not begin their journey fully understanding who they are. They do not step into Dark Earth with complete confidence, perfect training or a clear understanding of the weight of their assignment. They are young, uncertain, afraid and still carrying the emotional wounds of their own world. Yet darkness already sees them as a th

On the eve of my 44th birthday, I am reminded that purpose is still calling. There are still words to write. There are still stories to tell. There are still people to encourage. There are still prayers to pray. There are still books to publish. There are still dreams to pursue. There are still platforms to build. There are still lives to impact.

When the enemy realizes he cannot break you through sudden blows, blatant temptation, or outright fear, he changes tactics. He switches strategies. He moves from destruction to depletion. From attack to attrition. From breaking you to wearing you down.

Nearly 80 years later, this film is still saving people. And in a time where suicide rates continue to rise and people feel more isolated, overwhelmed, or forgotten than ever… the message of this movie is not just relevant. It’s necessary. Today, I want to explore why It’s a Wonderful Life remains a timeless treasure — not because of nostalgia, but because it speaks directly to the human heart.

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.