“And yet you will be glad to look again upon this world. For you will bring with you the promise of the changes which the truth that goes with you will … continue reading
“What does it mean to go e and to receive?” (8.4)
Before sleep, I went into quiet reflection on this question. I heard, ‘Life!’ I then had the image … continue reading
The first paragraph speaks of ‘worldly gifts’ wherein the giver loses and the taker gets richer. “These [worldly gifts] are not gifts, but bargains made with guilt.” (1.5)
The footnote at the end … continue reading
“…joy and peace are my inheritance.” (4.2)
I’m not sure that I need to be seeking anymore. (I am a finder.) I know of God; I know God is Love; … continue reading
“Happiness is an attribute of love.” (1.1)
This lesson brings me to a happy place as it affirms my belief in God being love. And not a sentimental love felt by humans, but … continue reading
“… and I accept it as my function now.” [CE W-102.3:7]
“… pain is purposeless, without a cause…” [CE W-102.2:1]
There is not a cause to pain?!
If this was accepted … continue reading
“This is the truth because there is no sin.” [CE W-101.8:6]
We are raised in a society where sin controls us. We believe the only way to survive is to think only … continue reading
“Look deep within you, undismayed by all the little thoughts and foolish goals you pass as you ascend to meet the Christ in you.” [CE W-100.8:5]
“He will be there.” … continue reading
“Salvation and forgiveness are the same.” [CE W-99.1:1]
I am realizing that salvation is a verb: an action, a choice, my function. When I think back to Christian teaching, it was always an … continue reading
“Today is a day of special dedication … We dedicate ourselves to truth today.” [CE W-98.1:1,5]
The opening paragraph reminded me of my vows at ordination. There was much preparation … continue reading