Introducing Soul Force Sundays
Anchored in Truth
Welcome to the first edition of Soul Force Sundays. Each week, we’ll pause together to explore a theme that strengthens the heart, nourishes the spirit, and steadies the soul. Faith is such an integral part of my identity that it naturally flows into the work I do—but always with the intention of lifting others, never pressuring or forcing my own spirituality. We’ll draw from a wide range of wisdom—scripture, inspired talks, and timeless philosophy—always with the hope that you’ll leave with something meaningful to reflect on in the week ahead.
Anchored in Truth
Life moves fast. News cycles shift by the hour. Opinions swirl and collide. In such a world, it’s easy to feel unmoored—as if we’re drifting without a clear direction.
The Psalmist writes: “The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever” (Psalm 119:160).
In the Book of Mormon, the prophet Moroni offers a similar encouragement: “Whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world” (Ether 12:4).
Truth, in this sense, is more than information—it’s a steady point of reference. Like an anchor in the ocean, it doesn’t stop the waves from coming, but it keeps us from drifting too far.
A Tapestry of Wisdom
The concept of anchoring in something steady appears across many traditions:
Qur’an (Surah 31:22): “And whosoever submits his face to Allah while he is a doer of good—he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold…”
Buddha: “There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.”
Confucius: “He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.”
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (General Conference, Oct 2011): “In this age of uncertainty and upheaval, there has never been a greater need… for the anchor that can hold us steady.”
Though the language differs, the heartbeat is the same: our lives need steady ground to stand on.
Practical Reflection
Anchoring in truth doesn’t require us to have all the answers. It asks us to identify the principles, beliefs, and values that have held true over time—and return to them when the waters get rough.
This week, consider:
What truths in your life have stood the test of time?
Are your daily choices tethered to those truths, or pulled by passing currents?
Closing Thought
As you step into this week, may you carry a quiet steadiness.
May the anchors you choose hold firm in shifting tides.
And may the truths you’ve found most enduring guide you toward the kind of life you want to build.
