by Dave Ferrill I went to the cemetery on Christmas morning to leave some flowers for Stephanie and have a conversation with her. As I was leaving, I noticed a solitary woman standing over a grave nearby. Our paths crossed on the way out and I rolled down my window and asked if she was…
by Natalie Smarro Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have. – ractivist For more than 20 years I intentionally chose professions that allowed me to be of service and offer kindness. The first half of those years I was fortunate to work for a generous businessman who always provided…
Finding the Christ in the Other Person Choose a person (co-worker, child, spouse, relative, acquaintance, neighbor, public official) with whom you would like to experience a more harmonious relationship. Follow these guidelines for a specific period of time; 3-6 weeks is recommended. During this time do not criticize outer actions; concern yourself only with the…
by Steve Colloday Well, you might say, “I’ve really tried to forgive someone, but what they did was just too much, they don’t deserve my forgiveness. Of course they’re my enemy.” Yes, forgiveness at times seems impossible. Especially when we’re deeply wounded. And convinced that another is responsible for unforgiveable words or actions. But, friends,…
or, Finding the Christ in the Other Person Choose a person (co-worker, child, spouse, relative, acquaintance, neighbor, public official) with whom you would like to experience a more harmonious relationship. Follow these guidelines for a specific period of time; 3-6 weeks is recommended. During this time do not criticize outer actions; concern yourself only with…
by Rev. Steve Colladay Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King said, “We are challenged to rise above the narrow confines of our individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. …Through our scientific genius we have made of the world a neighborhood, now through our moral and spiritual genius we must make of it a…
from the writings of Myrtle Fillmore, Co-Founder of Unity An excerpt from a letter Myrtle wrote to a friend whose mother had recently died. I was once an emaciated little woman, upon whom relatives and doctors had placed the stamp “T.B.” [tuberculosis]. And this was only one of the ailments–there were others considered beyond help,…
A poem by German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger, shared at the April 26 Sunday service by Karin Reinhold. Life disappoints you so you stop living from illusions and see reality. Life destroys everything superfluous, until only the important remains Life does not leave you in peace, so you stop fighting, and accept everything as it is?…
Affirmation for the month: We are now and forever one in the love of God. * Meditation – click for a 2-minute meditation … Video Honoring Memories By Rev. Toni Stephens Coleman Memories are as unique as we are. They are the cumulative echo of our life experiences. However, it is important to recognize that…
Affirmation for the month: I am a living, loving expression of God, right here and now. Sunday Talks – Rev. Crystal Muldrow February 5 – The Love of Grace Grace is the unconditional love of God which is always available to us, requiring only acceptance and receptivity. February 12 – Living Love: Loving Yourself…