Minister Articles

Do I truly express my gratitude as well as I can? Sometimes that’s a trick question for me. I might “say” I’m thankful; I might even make a gratitude list where I write down all the big things (and little things, too) that I’m grateful for. It’s probable that I’ll express my gratitude aloud in the form of grace before a meal, or a simple acknowledgement of something someone has done for me.

But is that enough? Will those simple actions really help me change my atti…

When I breathe deeply, my body relaxes.
When I go into the silence, irritations release me.
When I pray, I feel love for others.
When I take time in introspection, my self-love strengthens.
When I meditate, I allow my soul to speak to me and guide me.
When I commune with Spirit, Divine Source envelopes me.
When I acknowledge my Oneness with Sacred Energy, I Am.

Affirmation: I breathe, quiet, pray, love and commune, and I become One
with All-That-Is.
And so it is.

In one of my daily readings last week, I read three different paragraphs that intimated that I could only grow spiritually by attending regular services at a religious center, by meditating on a very consistent basis and by pursuing learning and personal growth from published materials by “experts.” The writings implied that without these frequent prioritized sacred practices, my spiritual growth would be fitful and spotty at best.

Well, I’m not sure about all of t…

A brand new life
A heart open to love
A mind clear of chatter
A connection to above
A soul set on discovery, wisdom, and adventure
A curious mind, grounded and centered
Walking in faith with unwavering belief
Fear is a liar, the Devil a thief
They will steal your joy
They will steal your peace
Enough already I am turning a new leaf
A fallen Angel I used to be
Dancing with the Devil was my reality
Listening to all the lies he was telling me
Trying to get me to stop believing in…

Brown little curls
Eyes green with a little blue
A mischievous smile upon your face
I think you are two
Throwing sand at the seagulls
The joy upon your face
Fearless, not a care in the world
Can we stay forever in this place
The waves are so loud crashing into the surf
The ocean doesn't scare you in your sparkly bathing suit
The tide pools hold you until you can swim a little stronger
What I wouldn't give to go back in time and hold you five minutes longer
To inhale the esse…

La Maleta

La maleta que cargamos es la combinación y el resultado de lo vivido, de lo aprendido viviendo con mamá, papá, herman@s, ti@s, prim@s, abuel@s, maestr@s, parejas, libros leídos, líderes religiosos, dogma, etc y que to-do junto se volvió nuestra personalidad.

Conociendo ESO nos atrevemos a decir y sentir:

"Abro y echo una mirada a lo que hay adentro de la maleta, confiada, sin saber verdaderamente qué es... dejo ir lo que ya no me sirve porque ya …

After a few deep breaths, I relax into the silver, golden, deep white light of Infinite Creation. I know beyond any doubt that I am blessed with unconditional Love, dynamic health, divine guidance and limitless prosperity. These perfect gifts are available at every moment to me, to my loved ones, and to all the peoples of the world.

Affirmation: There are no limitations to the goodness of Infinite Source Energy. I now prepare to receive all the spiritual and physic…

All I ever wanted was just to be me, to be loved for who I am, not for who I used to be
How are you supposed to know who you are when the past won't set you free?

I'm afraid to look in the mirror
What if all I see is shame, depression, and sorrow
Stop saying that Stace. You are no longer a prisoner of your own war
You are safe
You are loved
You are divinely adored

Be courageous
Be brave
There is no more to fear
That's what I kept hearing
Why can't I believe the roar?

I …

I was comfortable in the darkness and never wanted help. I thought I deserved all the abuse and neglect.
How did I get it so wrong where were my teachers? It wasn't their fault. I was numb to any feeling.
Even if they wanted to help and offer me a hand, I won't have taken it because that is who I am.
I suffered in silence and compromised my health. I'm not that girl anymore. I keep repeating to myself. The past is now dead and gone buried like a tulip bulb after …

by Rev. Dr. Zannah Hackett

A long time ago their lived a little girl. She had long thick strawberry blonde curls that fell to the bottom of her pinafore and big sparkly blue eyes that made everyone smile when she looked at them. Her mother was a nurse, and the little girl was her only child. Because the mother did not want to leave her child alone, the mother would take the little girl to work with her. The little girl loved this very much.

The mother worked at a special place. It wa…