Charlois

“Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not with things that can be observed, nor will they say, “look, here it is! Or there it is!”  For in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.”  Luke 17: 20-21 NRSV.

This passage has always intrigued me.  The main reason for this is the way, “it is among you,” is translated in other versions.  The first time I read it, it was in another version that read, “The kingdom of God is within you,” translation from I don’t know where.  Upon further research I discovered that the only other place it is recorded is in the apocryphal book of, The Gospel of Thomas.  There it is rendered, “The kingdom of God is within you,” with some more comment.

Now the Gospel of Thomas is considered to be a Gnostic writing and should be discounted.  I believe that it was contemporary with the other gospels, and possibly purer.  At any rate, it should be of note that at some point it was believed that Jesus made the implication that we are more like him than savior / servant.  Carrying it one step further, if we are like Jesus and He is one with God, wouldn’t it reason that we are one with God?

You may be thinking that such thoughts are blasphemy, but I believe it opens a whole host of possibilities for our relationship with the Father and His creation.  Something to consider.

May God bless you and keep you, Amen.

Pastor Yancy

The Charlois Life is not a stroll in the park.  The act of becoming the best version of yourself requires major effort on many fronts.  However, the rewards are great.  By doing the work we are blessed with an eternal life of abundance.  There is joy that comes as a result of the effort we put in.

I started my journey through the Charlois life in 2018, after a major mental crisis.  I was ripe for the undertaking.  My whole life was in turmoil.  I didn’t know who I was or what I stood for.  So, I started seeking answers.  What I discovered was a philosophy that is, even now, unfolding before our eyes.

The foundational document is “The Charlois Manifesto.”  In this brief work are the 13 principles, 8 roles, an action plan, and finally, a vision, that constitute the philosophy.  Published on August 28^th, 2023, it will be joined by other writings in the future.

This philosophy is one that I hope takes root and grows.  The world we live in is rapidly becoming unbearable.  It seems to be all about, the me complex, where it’s every person for themselves.

If we are to survive as a species we are going to have to change.  The need for community is great.  Civilization came about because of people working together for the benefit of all.  This current trend is driving out the good that was made possible by reciprocity.

Take heart.  Learn from history.  And embrace your brothers and sisters of this advanced species.  Our survival demands it.

God bless, and happy journeys.

Robert A. Charlois III

Parts of The Charlois Co., LLC are up and running.  The first printing of The Charlois Manifest is complete and sales are progressing.  As we expand our services, we will be providing links to make other purchases.

Book two of the Manifesto lays out a plan for how we hope to implement this philosophy.  As with any dream there are costs.  That is why we have a “for profit” branch.  10% of profits will be directed to our non-profit arm.  40% will go to employee benefits, and 50% will be used to grow the philosophy with all its divisions.

Our goal is to “Help Improve Lives, Because We Care.  This is more than a slogan, it’s the underlying force that drives all we do.  We hope you’ll support us because of our motives.

Robert A. Charlois III

At 66 years old my friends are asking why I’m so driven.  When many people my age have retired, or are getting ready to, I still have goals.  That is what the Charlois Life is about; making a difference up to the end.  I realize I may not be able to complete all of my goals in my lifetime; let’s face it, I’m not getting any younger and my goals are pretty significant.  However, that does not mean it’s time to slow down; actually, it means I need to get busy.

How about you?  What contribution are you making?  That is a question we all need to ask ourselves.  Because, if we aren’t contributing, what’s our purpose.  Without a purpose, we flounder, and who wants that.

Instead, I suggest we find something we can align ourselves with, and go out with a bang.  Who knows, your memory may be eternal.

God bless, and happy journeys.

Robert A. Charlois III

Updates on happenings with Fellowship of ALL God’s Children.  Now that our foundational document, “The Charlois Manifesto,” has been published, it is time to get serious about promoting the non-profit.

For the next 17 months, we are going to be growing our base of participants.  We need to connect with as many people as possible so as to increase our impact.  We need to make the facebook page more active so we can build repour with our constituents. And we need to start working on planning for “The Spiritual Renewal Crusade,” that will be happening in 2025, in Maysville Kentucky.

For information purposes, this will be more than your typical revival, although it will have some of the same characteristics.  Where it will be different is the length.  It will kick off on Easter, with a Spiritual Formation study that will last 7 weeks. Then the first day of the revival, Tuesday the 3^rd of June will be a 24-hour prayer vigil. That will go from 7:00 pm thru 7:00 pm Wednesday, the actual start of preaching.

While this event is to increase the Spirituality of respondents it will also include a ministry fair and a fundraiser for outreach work.  The reason we’re announcing now is we want to do things right and not cut any corners.

Stay tuned as more details will be coming in the future.

Pastor Yancy

The primary document of Charlois has been published and is ready for purchase.  Check out the links under The Charlois Co., LLC page, that will take you to retailors that carry it.  Again, that is “The Charlois Manifesto”, by Robert A. Charlois III.

This is the first of writings that will be published for the benefit of the followers of Charlois.  We are currently working on book 2, a time / life management treatise.  Another in the planning stage is, “The Pastor That Lost His Mind, but gained an eternal life of abundance.” This will tell my story of mental illness and recovery.

There is more that is happening on the front lines.  The website is being updated with a new page, at The Charlois Co., LLC link.  Keep in mind, this is a work in progress.  We are also trying to improve the quality of everything we do.  From the website, blog, and writings.  It is here that we request your input.  You know best what you would like to see here.

Now that the Manifesto has been published the main thrust of my work will be to get our internet presence solidified.  That includes the web site, blog, and facebook presence.  When you read the Manifesto, you’ll see in book 3 an outline of our action plan.  We will be following that progression as we continue to expand Charlois.

Keep in mind, the main purpose of Charlois is to help people be the best version of themselves leading to an eternal life of abundance.  It is a big order but we believe it is possible if people come together to make it work.

So, buy the books, comment on the blog posts, contact us through the “contact us,” page.  Make this your dream as well.  It is for everyone’s benefit.

God bless, and have a great day.

Robert A. Charlois III

It is finally here; “The Charlois Manifesto,” by Robert A. Charlois III, (pen name).  Published by Balboa Press, a division of Hay House; released August 28^th, 2023.  Officially titled, The Charlois Manifesto, A practical philosophy for living an abundant life. This book serves as a Practical Philosophy for living an abundant life. While the thought process that went into its formation is theoretical, the process is practical. We, the authors, believe the best route to an abundant life is the quest to become the best version of yourself that was created to be. Following this process, we believe, is the route to that good life and all the abundance it brings with it. Read it, but more importantly, live it and witness your life-changing. It’s as inevitable as the morning coming after a long night of darkness.

This is a quick read; at only 80 pages, a reader can cruise through it in no time.  On the other hand, to get the most out of it one needs to take it slow, savoring all the concepts.  Another thing that makes it an easy read is the way it is laid out.  Broken down into 4 sections, called books, divides things up nicely.

The first book covers the principles, of which there are 13. There is an introduction preceding each set of 3, with the exception of number 13, which stands alone.

The second book covers the roles every human has.  There are 8 of these, with a corresponding chapter for each.

Book three is the action plan.  This is where one can find the specifics of how we think things should operate.

Finally, there is the vision.  Here we get to see what the authors are striving for.

This is available through such retailers as Balboa Press Bookstore, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and of course Walmart.  You can check out “The Charois Co., LLC” page where you can find links to all four of these.  By clicking on the link it will take you right to the book ordering site.

Buy it, read it, enjoy it.

Robert A. Charlois III

Living the Charlois life is not easy, but it does have its benefits.  As I wrote last week, I have come a long way, but I still have a long way to go before I reach my goal of being the best version of who I was created to be.  Truth be told, there is joy in working to become better.

I live at the Owingsville Manor Assisted Living home here in Owingsville, Kentucky.  There are two sides to living here.  The first is, this place saved my life, literally.  Without the stability that it offers and the care we receive, I don’t know if I would have been able to survive long enough to make the progress I’ve made.  That is the first side; I still believe this is the best place for me right now.

The other side is, it is depressing at times.  For some reason most of the residents here have given up the idea that their lives could be better, so, they don’t try to get better.  They just exist, waiting to die.  This can be very hard to deal with, being the type of person who never wants to give up.  Therefore, sometimes the atmosphere is less than ideal for my goals.  But I am doing the best I can.

Which brings me to my point.  Living the Charlois Life is not easy but we can never give up, because it can be better.

God bless, and happy journeys.

Robert A. Charlois III

Continuing the thought processes of a week ago I wish to explain a little more about Fellowship Of All God’s Children and this Spiritual Renewal Crusade.  The Charlois Philosophy, or Charlois for short, is a belief that the road to an abundant life is through the pursuit of becoming the best we can be.

Everything Charlois is geared toward helping people on that journey.  With businesses providing people with employment opportunities and training, this web-site and blog, even the books that will be written. And Fellowship Of All God’s Children is a major part of that movement.

There are many benevolent organizations that strive to help people through difficult times.  Our goal at Charlois is to provide necessary resources so that these organizations can carry out their mission.  Along with that is an opportunity to fellowship with one another for growth and support.

This Spiritual Renewal Crusade will be a chance to cover many areas of our mission.  It will be our 1^st fund raising event, with the goal of raising funds for causes in and around the Maysville, Kentucky, area.  10% of funds raised will go to National causes, with the remaining 90% staying local.

The format that it will take is the Crusade.  People can come and get a fresh perspective on their Spiritual journey, be challenged to do something with it, and be given resources to carry them forward.

It is our prayer that with this Crusade the Charlois movement will be poised to make a difference in peoples lives.  We hope you will join us in this endeavor.

Pastor Yancy

Lately I have needed a walker to assist in my mobility.  I’ve not had any injuries or such reasons for this need.  What it boils down to is, I’m not active enough, and it shows.

Which brings us to tonight’s’ foundation highlight.  One of the keys to living our best life is to care for our fitness.  Only by doing so can we live long and productive lives.

Starting out shouldn’t take much, just getting off the couch and moving around more is a good first step.  As your fitness improves you can add pieces to your workout routine.  There is no better time than now.  I started today, maybe you can too.

God bless, and have a great day.

Robert A. Charlois III