In Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, Angelo faces this kind of moment. After a brutal confrontation with the demon No Mercy, aided by Melanie, Angelo is already broken—bloodied, breathless, and running on fumes. But the enemy doesn’t care that you’re tired. Darkness doesn’t wait until you’re ready. And sometimes, your healing hasn’t even started before the next fight comes.

Today marks 11 years since my father passed. Yesterday, I stood in Memphis and attended the funeral of my cousin. Life continued. Faith remained. But the weight was present. There are moments when grief doesn’t scream—it sits. It doesn’t demand attention—it simply exists. And faith doesn’t erase those moments. Faith walks through them. This message isn’t about loss taking over. It’s about faith that carries us through loss—steady, grounded, and unbroken.

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.

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.

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