A question that haunts many of us is, “How do I work toward changing the world?” The truth is, we are only able to change ourselves, but by doing that, we have a profound effect upon those around us, whether they know it or not, and thereby changing the world. I’m reminded of these touching …
We are moving forward into a new energy whereby what has felt comfortable in the past is changing rapidly. Many of us are not willing nor able to stay small anymore, giving our power away to whatever has previously demanded our energy. We are standing up, going forward, claiming our own individual self. What does …
If you are paying attention to what is going on in the world right now, you must conclude that there is a great deal of change going on. Change and transition aren’t usually easy. It’s messy, painful, sometimes vastly disappointing and leaves us wondering, “What next?” What if all the disarray personally and in society …
Last Sunday I spoke of how many people have issues with their self-worth. If you’re one of those who feel that you are less intelligent, less talented, less lovable, etc., you need to realize that no one is better than you, and no one is more deserving of goodness and success than you. How many …
“If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.” ~Unknown There is an ancient Chinese blessing that states, “May you live during interesting times.” Well, we are certainly living in interesting and evolving times filled with huge transition. Transition and change can be messy and uncomfortable, but just as the chrysalis becomes a butterfly in a …
In a Sunday service recently at Unity Spiritual Center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as I was speaking of a heart on fire for good, I quoted the following lines from the 80’s song, Higher Love by British singer/songwriter Steve Winwood. “I could light the night up with my soul on fireI could make the …
Today is Mother’s Day here in the United States. There are similar holidays in other countries such as Mothering Day in the U.K. but our holiday is unique to us. We give thanks to all those in our lives who have mothered or nurtured us. To nurture is to provide the different facets of support …
A true teacher of the Word at this time of human and spiritual evolution upon the Earth is one who is able to access higher teachings while also able to convey those teachings to others through common everyday language. What good is one who speaks above the level at which most can hear? This serves …
A little boy visited church with his grandma and grandpa. It had been a while. His older sister went regularly, but he usually stayed home with his mom and dad on Sundays. They were like most parents, staying home to recoup on Sundays and get ready for the coming week. This particular church is Progressive, …
The practice of fully expressing Zeal, Passion, and Enthusiasm means you are fully alive. You are tapping into the divine energy that surrounds you. When he was 94 years old, Charles Fillmore wrote the following affirmation: “I fairly sizzle with zeal and enthusiasm and spring forth with a mighty faith to do the things that …