Christmas Eve Prayer

“Give us, O God, the vision which can see Your love in the world in spite of human failure. Give us the faith to trust Your goodness in spite of our ignorance and weakness. Give us the knowledge that we may continue to pray with understanding hearts. And show us what each one of usContinue reading “Christmas Eve Prayer”

Prayer for Protection

Prayer for Protection is a poem written by Unity minister James Dillet Freeman for all soldiers during World War II.  It was also carried into space by astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the first manned moon landing in 1969. Individuals and churches use this beloved prayer as a reminder that wherever we go, God is.  OftenContinue reading “Prayer for Protection”

Thought for Today

“The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before… What is possible is to not see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft ofContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Spreading the Light #3

Approach volunteer work or charitable donations honoring the dignity of the people being helped.  Try not to think of people needing help as “less fortunate” or people to pity or blame.  We are all God’s children.   Many people are finding themselves one paycheck away from homelessness. Remember, you could be the one having to ask for helpContinue reading “Spreading the Light #3”

Thought for Today

“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.” —Mother Teresa

And the #1 Staycation Idea is…..

Drumroll please… Organize your own at home spiritual retreat. *  Turn off your phone and take off your watch. *  Choose books, CD’s and videos to study during your retreat or study the sacred texts of your tradition. *  Allow plenty of time for rest, reflection, meditation and journaling. *  Spending time outside in aContinue reading “And the #1 Staycation Idea is…..”