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Positive and inspirational teachings that will make a difference in your life from Reverends Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz, ordained Unity ministers.
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Christmas is more than the birth of one child. Christmas is a Divine Idea that eternal, without beginning or ending, and is for every one everywhere. Listen as Larry shares a message about the birth of Jeshua ben Joseph (Anglicized to Jesus) who awakened to the Christ within and who taught a living message of the Christ within all...no exceptions. Yes.... for God so loved the world/journey of humankind that you, as the only begotten of God, was born into the world. Support t...
Do you feel someone or something stands in the way of your joy? Have you ever felt you were chasing joy but never quite catching it? Does it seem others are more deserving of joy than you? Listen as Mary Ellen shares an important message and reminder that joy is your birthright and awaits your acceptance of it. Support the show
Love is the eternal Energy that brings greater peace in us and through us; it helps to consciously understand this process... Support the show
How do you define peace and where do you find peace in your life? Is it possible that peace is wherever you find yourself? Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts about the starting point of peace. She also shared one of her favorite poems, I AM There by James Dillet Freeman (published by Unity.) "Do you need Me? I am there. You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by. You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice. You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your...
Probably the earliest official mention of Advent practices comes out of the Council of Sargossa that met in Spain (AD 380) which among other things, encouraged daily church attendance for 21 days December. Today traditions vary but Advent is celebrated by many during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, the celebration of Jesus' birth. But, what good is Advent anyway? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about making Advent relevant today in your life. Support the show
Do you want to get unstuck from old patterns of thought? Do you want to become more aware of habits that are not creating positive results in your life? Listen as Larry shares a life changing thought that you can begin to use right away to choose the direction you want your life to take. Try it, it works! Support the show
Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts about Thanksgiving as a holiday with outer activities, plans and expectations versus thanksgiving as a choice and attitude that lead to a life of joy every day. Support the show
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The question represents an ancient folk paradox addressing the problem of origins. From Aristotle to other great thinkers throughout recorded history, this paradox is of importance and much wisdom is within it. Listen as Larry speaks to the paradox of the chicken or the egg in the light of how your thought always comes before the effects in all areas of your life. Support the show
In the 18th chapter of Luke there is a parable of Jesus which illustrated the importance of being persistent and consistent in prayer. “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ For some time he refused but finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, ...
Listen as Larry shares his thoughts and understanding of how to align with the Abundance that is our spiritual birthright. No one and nothing can block or limit the abundance that is ours when we are aligned with it and are prepared for it. Note: We don't have to know how it will manifest but we must know that we are worthy and deserving of overflowing good in our life. References: "God Always Says Yes" by Sue Sikking, published by Unity Books and The Mental Equivalent by Emmet Fox whic...
In the book of Genesis there a story of twins, Jacob and Esau. There was great animosity when Jacob tricked Esau out of his inheritance! They went their separate ways and after time passed they joyously reunited. Listen as Mary Ellen shares a practical message that solves the mystery of how you (Jacob) and you (Esau) separated and how you reunited. For those who are interested in metaphysical meanings within Genesis we recommend Mysteries of Genesis by Charles Fillmore, published by Uni...
One God is the cornerstone of Judaism, Islam and Christianity or the three Abrahamic religions. The teaching of one God is found in the Hebrew scriptures ("the Lord our God is one Lord") in the Quran "Our God and your God is ˹only˺ One" and in Christianity "Love God and love your neighbor as yourself." Listen as Larry shares thoughts about some other "gods" that may be in our beliefs and which rule our lives. Please follow the link below if you are guided to shar...
In the the gospel of Matthew we find when Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment. His answer is to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:36-40) Listen as Mary Ellen speaks about connecting with the power of love and healing for ourselves and others. If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below. Support the show
What the world needs now is a conscious and vibrant understanding of the energy called Love.... Support the show
According to scripture (John 5:17) when challenged to justify healing on the Sabbath, Jesus said "My Father is always working, and so am I." Perhaps this was a reminder that observing the Sabbath did not mean there is a cessation of the activity of God. And, because of our connection with God, there is a continuous activity or working that is taking place in us, through us and as us. Listen as Mary Ellen shares this message about the spiritual meaning of work and how to work with God a...
Ever wonder why things are like they are? Stretch your mind for a brief listen.... Support the show
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you. (John 14:27) The peace of God has already been given to each of us. Why then are we not seeing peace in the world? Because peace doesn't exist anywhere outside of us. Peace abides within us and we have the power to choose it at any moment. Listen as Mary Ellen shares practical thoughts about choosing peace even when things don't look the way we would like. Support the show
Listen as Larry speaks to three areas of our journey which when looked at might illicit a choice to change a point of interaction from within ourselves, our belief system and our eternal journey. Support the show
What is joy? Many think of joy as an emotion that is evoked by having something one desires. But where is joy when we don't have something we desire? Where can joy be found then? No one can give you joy and no one can take joy away from you. Listen as Mary Ellen reminds you that joy is already within you. As you practice attuning to the Presence within you begin to feel the joy that's already there. Practicing gratitude and making a gratitude list of even the smallest things...
Listen as Larry shares an important reminder about Christmas and how you can have it now. Support the show
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