By the Renewing of Your Mind In todays world, people are asking for answers and solutions to solve problems and struggles and in this simple statement from the apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, lies the beginning step to those answers we are looking for. The whole quote from Romans 12:2 reads (Lamsa […]
Let the Past Go
Allow God to Create the New HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAYWe are on a journey to reinstate our own independence from suffering and struggle. There is a story in Genesis chapter 19 about Lot, his wife and two daughters that were told to flee the towns of Sodom and Gomorah, that was about to be destroyed by […]
We Are Spirit, We’ve Just Forgotten
To me it is the crux of the situations we find ourselves in and an answer to how to pull ourselves out of the struggle and suffering we experience. This is a call to understand that we are divinity and the answers we are seeking are already within us. Jesus tells us in John 4:24 […]
The Spiritual Principle of Connection
The Connection with All that is… The spiritual principle of connection is rooted in the understanding that we are all One and that all beings and things in the universe are interconnected and interdependent. It recognizes that we are not separate entities, but part of a larger whole mechanism linked to everything around us. We […]
Who Are You and What Do you Believe?
Another Spiritual Principle to Consider Our next spiritual principle that we are investigating is Self-Reflection or Introspection. Taking time to reflect on our beliefs, values and our life. This is a constant self-evaluation that deeply and honestly, in meditation and prayer, asks those questions that we do not want to ask. Questions like, “what do […]
Service to Others and the Community
Another Spiritual Principle to Consider Serving others through acts of kindness, positive outreach, and volunteer work can be another way to connect with the divine and contribute to the greater good. Just pondering on the law of attraction that says: what you share you receive in kind helps to understand this spiritual principle. I am […]
Forgiveness Opens Awareness
Forgiveness is the spiritual principle that opens awareness. In Luke chapter 15, Jesus tells the story of the prodigal son. Metaphysically, this story is about two sons. The spiritual side of us and the physical side or human nature we call the ego. The spiritual side or our connection with God is always part of […]
Gratitude is Our Next Principle
On Our Journey Back to the Father’s House Another idea that confronts us as we continue our path back to our awakened Christ Self is spelled out by the apostle Paul in Romans 8:28. He says, “…All things work together for good to them that love God…” If we are to put that in a […]
Good Listening Skills are a Form of Love
Being present in a dialogue of communication with other souls is an opportunity to establish relationship, bonding and understanding. This requires an intention to listen with compassion and not prejudge and make up your own story about how you feel about what is being said. We are looking for understanding of how the person feels […]
Mindfulness is the First Principle on a Spiritual Path
Overall, the key to fulfilling the principle of mindfulness is to make a conscious effort to stay present and aware in each moment, and to cultivate a non-judgmental attitude towards yourself and others. Since we are a Christian based community, that means following the teachings of Jesus. Staying aware of who we are and expressing […]