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WE absolutely love the TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ~ because it truly reflects the human spirit, and the intense inner desire we possess to reach out and help others. A hallmark emotion of this show is “Delight” ~

* the grateful delight of the family, when they view their new home;
* the obvious delight of Ty and the design team, in sharing the home;
* the heart-warming delight of the builders and volunteers, who never fail to proclaim they receive so much more than they give! Continue Reading »

Here is a note I thought quite a few of us would like to read.

It’s about the U. S. elections, our politicians and the divisiveness of politics.

Enjoy.

A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION

I have never been very “politically minded”, even though I have at
times tried to voice strong opinions around political matters. ‘Guess
it’s just not me.

As I watch the increasingly divisive nature of conversations between
Americans of all political persuasions, I am becoming more convinced
that we are all on the wrong tract.

“One nation, under God”, “E pluribus unum”, “In God We Trust”…Where
have we gotten the idea that combativeness is the solution to problems
that have a Spiritual solution?

Our founders knew it.

They left oppressive environs for the allure of freedom available
here. They faced untold hardships because they believed that “all men
were created equal”.

The venom of our words about the two presidential candidates indicates
one thing and one thing only to me…

FEAR is the motivator behind attacks.

We are afraid we’ll lose something we have or that we won’t get
something we want. Is our government the provider of these things? No,
of course not. God is the provider!

The problems we face in our world, the United States, our states, our
schools, our homes and most importantly, in our own lives have a
Spiritual Solution.

A Spiritual Solution is found only when we look within to God, Who is
present in some amount in every human being, whether that human’s “God
Qualities” are easy to see on the surface or hard to discern through
the thick layers of fear, anger and defensive posturing.

Could we just pray?

Could we just pray and KNOW that God is in charge and that we need to
adjust ourselves to His Will for us to love, accept and prosper
TOGETHER rather than individually?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray and be interested in the good of all instead of the
fear that we will be cheated?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray for a forgiving attitude, and a humble heart that
realizes that there is NO WAY that we, as humans have all the answers?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray that our country will reunite UNDER GOD and His
ideals for us rather than dominate our political opponents, our
country’s adversaries, and folks that “don’t think like we do”?

Could we just pray, then?

Could we just pray that we will think less like our little “selves”
and more like our God?

So, BEFORE tomorrow’s election, and AFTER tomorrow’s election…

Could we just stop fighting, scratching and clawing and…

COULD WE JUST PRAY?

David & Charlsa Perdew
http://www.WorldWantingPeace.com

The co-founders of Unity, Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, wanted a place where they could combine all of the ministries of their growing movement under one roof. They wanted a church home. It was 1902 and Charles felt it was time to select a building committee. The movement had just gotten under way and many people, including some of the Trustee members, felt that the building committee a bit premature. Continue Reading »

by Verona Raymond

Prayer definitely works and is still working today as it did thousands of years ago. There are many that have experienced it’s power.

Just when you wonder when are things going to get better…prayer gets answered! And most of the time it will be better results than what you imagined! A powerful true experience of what prayer can do for those who have faith in it and in God. Continue Reading »

Teaching children to pray can be accomplished with consistent application of 6 simple techniques.

1. Are you seen praying? Your children will learn to pray and will see the importance of praying when they see you praying. Leave your door open when you pray so your children will see your example. Continue Reading »

While walking along the street one day thinking about the things that was happening in my life and wondering what I was going to do, how I was going to cope, I was given a piece of paper and told to read it by a complete stranger, so when I got on the bus home, I took the paper and unfolded it, and this is what it said. Continue Reading »

A rich man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything from Picasso to Van Gogh. They would often sit together and admire their immense collection.

They had scheduled a buying trip to Europe, but the Iraq war interrupted their plans. The son’s reserve unit was sent to Baghdad. Continue Reading »

Good Morning, was sent to me by a friend via e-mail, I read it and thought that I should share it with you.  I guess many have seen this before through e-mails from friends, family and loved ones.  But many would not have seen or read this before, it is a wonderful little poem, one that made me smile, and one that made me think about the love that is all around, and the blessings that I have been blessed with.  God is always in my thoughts, and in my heart, and I would like to share this with you. Continue Reading »

By A Living Flame for Christ and the Sabbath

Let’s take time to thank the Lord and Father

We often ask but forget to just thank Him

Let’s spend time in loving and thanking Him Continue Reading »

Jesus loved sharing parables as a method of teaching Truth principles. But occasionally His stories appear to be somewhat strange and even harsh. It is necessary to delve a little deeper, to identify the metaphysical interpretation and how it applies to our lives. Continue Reading »

A balloon salesman was selling balloons on the streets of Mobile, Alabama one October day. He sold them in multi-colored packets of various sizes of balloons. He also sold helium-filled balloons. When business was slow he would twist the balloons and create animal and flower shapes. Continue Reading »

A prayer for a broken family
By A Living Flame for Christ and the Sabbath

O God Creator, Father, Saviour and Friend, I ask You to help us to have peace at home

I ask You to keep Your Hand upon each of my family members and all those who live with me

I ask You to keep Your Hand upon me and hold us all close together Continue Reading »

For many people, the Book of Job is a difficult book. It tells the story of a righteous man who loses everything dear to him, who suffers horribly, who seems defeated by the very God he worships. Let’s take a quick look at Job’s story. We only have space for a few pieces of his story although our journey will take us through the entire book of Job, chapters 1 thru 42. Continue Reading »

In Matthew 20:1-16, we read an interesting story that many find confusing and problematic. This selection is the story of the landowner who paid his field workers the same wage when they worked in his vineyard, regardless of how much time they put in. But from a metaphysical standpoint, the story is rich with practical applications for spiritual development. Continue Reading »

Cher’s fishing expeditions can be counted on ONE FINGER! And it was not with her father, from whom she inherited her lack of fishing interest! It was with her maternal grandfather. He was a carpenter by trade, and in addition to the house that her mother still lives in, he also created his own fishing boat. My wife decided one summer that she would enjoy going fishing with him. But her concept of going fishing was to carry along the transistor radio (remember those?) and crank the music up loud! As you can imagine, her fishing adventure didn’t go too well! Her grandfather determined the music would scare away the fish ~ and Cher was adamant that it would attract them! Needless to say, my wife lost that battle, and lived through one of the most boring afternoons in her memory! Luckily, she has tons more joyous memories of times with her grandfather! Continue Reading »