Most everyone has heard the Christmas Story — whether it be about the first Christmas and the birth of Jesus or about Santa Claus and all the good things you will receive if you’ve been a good boy or girl. This year I want to share my favorite Christmas Story A Christmas Story with a … More A Special Christmas Story
December is a month full of many different celebrations. Growing up, my family and friends celebrate Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus. We also incorporated the practices of decorating trees and visits from Santa Claus. Other countries and religions commemorate other celebrations and holidays. Here are some of the unique winter holidays and traditions: Rohatsu, … More Winter Holidays and Traditions
Have you ever entertained the thought that light drives out darkness? Did you realize that you can be that light? I spent most of my life thinking I was nothing but an insignificant human being. Of course, my friends and family loved me, but I did not feel important in the world. I spent time … More Light Drives Out Darkness
Learning to center and align with Spirit is vital to have a fulfilled life. But how do we know when we are in alignment? According to Unity Magazine’s article, “Centering Into Spiritual Alignment,” by Rev. Bronte Colbert: Alignment is remembering and acknowledging our constant connection with the Divine, our highest self, our innermost being. It’s … More Center and Align with Spirit
Last weekend, my husband took me dancing. It had been a while, but it reminded me of how we are daily dancing with Spirit. Dancing has always been a big part of my life. My mother enrolled me in classes when I was only seven years old. My teacher told me I was her prize … More Dancing with Spirit
Last year, I had the privilege of joining a group of people for a Forgiveness Coaching Course with Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh. Since developing a forgiveness practice is a large part of spiritual growth, I knew I wanted to pursue the program. Rev. Michelle took us through a detailed practice on how to forgive. She … More Elements of a Forgiveness Practice
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we remember the practices of expressing and embodying gratitude. After all, the holiday is called Thanksgiving! Sadly, most of us never think about gratitude until November. Life can be so much fuller when we learn to embody gratitude every day. Pray Without Ceasing I remember my Bible reading … More Embodying Gratitude
Prayer is communing with Spirit. But what and how do we commune with Spirit? And what happens when we do commune with Spirit? One of the greatest gifts given in New Thought philosophy is teaching its students (notice I did not say followers) how to pray more effectively. Charles Filmore, the founder of the Unity … More Communing with Spirit
For most of us, Halloween is a fun holiday. Kids and adults dress in costumes to party and go ‘trick-or-treating for goodies. But the story behind Halloween is very different. The history of Halloween and Christianity goes all the way back to the Middle Ages. The roots of trick-or-treating can, for example, be traced back to a … More The Story Behind Halloween
After studying the Bible and religious theology for most of my life, I think there are many buried truths and misconceptions I have embraced over the years. As a Catholic, I was taught I was born a sinner, and the only way to salvation was to confess my sins to a Priest. I followed those … More Buried Truth