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Affirmation
Bible reading: Luke 7:1-17 Our words have power in the Universe. We know that but so often forget. We say things like I can't, I'm tired, I'm broke. Pretty powerful statements. By being conscious of our words we stay conscious in God. Our spiritual practice helps us...
Denial
Reading: Matthew 5:1-16 We use today as a day to let go of old beliefs and realize the error belief has no power or reality in itself. In the spirit of divine love I affirm: "Forgetting the things that are behind, I realize I am strong, positive, powerful, wise,...
Season of Spiritual Growth
Charles Fillmore, author of Keep a True Lent, calls Lent "a season of spiritual growth, a time for progressive unfoldment.When we can blend and merge our mind with God-Mind, the way is open for the Lord to glorify us and to lift us into a higher, purer, more spiritual...
Living in the Void
I was talking to a friend recently and she commented on how positive I was in the midst of Laurence's health challenges. I got off the phone and thought about her comment. I remember when I not only had a dismal view of life, but also blamed everyone else for my woes....
Purpose of Money
In our Financial Freedom class tonight we talked about the power of receiving. We all love to give. We experience a sense of great satisfaction when we are able to give to another, whether we take a friend to lunch or make a donation for hurricane relief. We feel that...
Living your Purpose
This is a wonderful story from the Kabbalists and a great reminder to us all. A few hundred years ago there lived an innkeeper. He would always offer scholars, sages and teachers a clean place to stay and a warm meal to eat. Later in his life he felt compelled to...
Answers to FAQs
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions: 1. How do I achieve my goals this year? By moving from the desire to possess to being inspired to express. Translating your goals into intentions will deepen your faith. 2. How do I have more faith? Faith isn't...
Divine Appointments
I placed an ad for my old cell phone on craigslist.com and received an email from Todd wanting to purchase it. We exchanged several emails and finally arranged a time to meet. He noticed my name and asked about my ministry. I told him I didn't know how people manage...
Other People
Do you ever worry about what other people are thinking? I found myself worried that a friend was upset me because her conversations seemed short and abrupt. When I checked in with her, she shared some difficulties she's been going through. It is so easy to take things...
Prayers are Appreciated
One never knows what Spirit has in store for us to deepen our faith. We received very devastating news that Laurence's blood disorder has progressed into leukemia. He was admitted to OHSU on Christmas Eve. We have turned to our spiritual community and to each other...