A universal assembly for true discernment
Come Home. ~(Lesson 200.4)
The Prodigal Son was afraid to go home – because he believed that his guilt was so damning that his Father could never forgive him. Our Father says “come home” – why would we say no? What is the purpose of the crucifixion? Lyn Johnson, Licensed Minister offers some thoughts on the reason we are reluctant to come home. David Fishman reads several ideas from A Course in Miracles that might be helpful in answering these questions. Barb Deurwaarder served as Admin.
Rev. Jay McCormick talks to us about “What Is The Source of True Knowing?” We all approach this question in a different way, and answer this is different ways, but yet is the true source actually the same for all of us? Where can it be found? What do we place our security in and how can we connect and be with this source ? The presence of the being-ness of our true self beckons us all every moment of every day.
Barbara Deurwaarder served as Sanctuary Administrator.
Lyn Johnson reads from ACIM Chapter 26 section VIII The Immediacy of Salvation
Sage Ribhu and His Disciple, Nidagha
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, contemplates at a story from the Puranas, ancient Hindu texts written to impress the teachings of the Vedas onto the masses and to generate devotion to God in them. She shares how one particular story points to letting go of concepts as the way to realize Nirvana, the kingdom of Heaven, the true Self.
The readers are Ken and Rebecca Gibson. They read from “The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi.”
Barabara Deurwaarder served as Sanctuary Administrator.
Placing the Future in the Hands of God
David Fishman, Minister, shares a powerful way to free up from stress, upset, worry, concerns NOW!
Regina Dawn Akers reads from a Course in Miracles Lesson 194.
Barbara Deurwaarder serves as Sanctuary Administrator
Is it Possible to Make the Mind Quiet?
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, looks carefully at the practice of Self-inquiry.
Karen Worth reads an excerpt from “Nan Yar?”, which is translated “Who am I?” The excerpt is taken from the book titled, The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi.
Lyn Johnson served as Sanctuary Administrator.
Don’t Abdicate Your Authority
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, talks about the spiritual maturity that comes through choosing to trust our own inner wisdom more than any ouside source of wisdom while also remaining deeply open to the outside sources of wisdom that are given to help us.
Kathy Smith reads an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Adyashanti’s book, “The Way of Liberation.
The Importance of the Desire for Truth
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, shared the importance of increasing our desire to awaken. The desire to awaken is a powerful force that can draw supportive circumstances into one’s life, provide the ability to see what one could not see before and supply the drive to be earnest in spiritual practice. Therefore, increasing the desire to awaken is itself a very important form of worship.
Cindy Rust read excerpts from Chapter 4 of “The Most Rapid and Direct Means to Eternal Bliss.“
Barbara Deurwaarder served as Sanctuary Administrator.
The Importance of Spiritual Practice
Regina Dawn Akers, minister, helps us see that to listen and learn but not to practice is to open the door for the ego to come in and regain its foothold in the mind.
Francine Wright read “The Importance of Practice” from The Teachings of Inner Ramana.
Barbara Deurwaarder served as the Sanctuary Administrator.
