Citizens of the United States have the opportunity and privilege of voting for their choice for the next president of the United States, a privilege they have had for so long that many have taken it lightly and have failed to avail themselves of this opportunity. Let us accept this opportunity as a solemn commitment […]
You Are the Light of the World, Like It or Not
In Matthew 5:14 Jesus says, “You are indeed the light of the world; a city that is built upon a mountain cannot be hidden.” In verse 16 he goes on to say, “Let your light so shine before people that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” In her new […]
Put on the Whole Armor of God
Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:10&11 to “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (ego).” The Revealing Word dictionary defines armor of God as: “The robe of righteousness (right thinking). […]
Stop Looking for Answers. You are Already There.
It is time to act. Time to begin the spiritual principles you were going to apply someday. It is time to stop looking for answers and gaining more knowledge. It is time to act on the knowledge that is already within you. Time to trust, time to have faith in the principles, time to do […]
God Has Your Back
In a recent conversation, I overheard one person tell another “it’s OK, I have your back.” This phrase stuck out for me and has been resonating in my thoughts. If you look it up in a common idiom reference book it is slang for you will support someone especially in a difficult or hazardous situation. […]
What Do We Really Believe?
The Bible is full of quotes that tell us things like, “The Kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20), we are “Heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus” (Romans 8:17), “You are gods” (John 10:34), and even Jesus telling us that “we shall do the works which He does” in John 14:12. We […]
It is a Simple Message: When in Doubt Pray
We are faced with a difficult and challenging world. The world is demanding answers, strategies and plans to right the wrongs that are being brought to our attention. What do we do? How do we correct injustices? What is the highest and best solution to these challenges that confront us? Who do I listen to? […]
God is Within You, as You. Anything Less is Blasphemy
God is a Universal energy that is everywhere present within everyone and everything. God is not just present within the trees and the stars and the gentle breeze on a summer day, God is the trees and the stars and that gentle breeze. There is no place where the presence of God breaks off and […]
There is No Them, There is Only Us
Jesus clearly shared the idea of a universal consciousness among human beings. What might be called a non-duality of the individual spirit. An understanding that we are one heart, one mind, one spirit functioning as individual expressions of one Divinity we call God or Spirit or Source or Ultimate reality. James Marion, in his book, […]
Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind
Paul tells us in Romans 12:2, “Do not imitate the way of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may discern what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” In other words, change your thinking, change your attitude, change your beliefs, come from love, become aware […]