TODAY'S TIDBIT:
“For every tree is known by its fruit.” – Luke 6:44

This story was shared by my classmate in grade school, Tina Caparros Abuel. It reminds us that we have to live our faith and not just speak it. It is a badge of honor that we wear every single moment of the day. Faith is not a bracelet you put in a box and take out for one hour every Sunday. Instead, it’s like a favorite perfume worn everyday whose scent surrounds you wherever you are.

To be a Christian
Several years ago, a priest from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change.

As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.' Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.'

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me too much change.' The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new priest in town?' 'Yes' he replied. 'Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday.'

When the priest stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter.'

Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is a really scary example of how much people watch us as Christians, and will put us to the test! Always be on guard -- and remember -- You carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself 'Christian.'

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions...

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Halo-halong Hālo is a heavenly mix of things that make life
worth savoring – sweet memories, toughening experiences, crisp humor
and dollops of daily miracles all mixed together in a thick cream of
faith in the wisdom of God.

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