If Peace Is Going to Be, Neutrality Is Key

It is not possible to cultivate a consciousness of peace without actively maintaining a predisposition to neutrality in the activity of our thoughts and feelings. This does not just apply to some of our thoughts and feelings. It applies universally to all of our...

Getting to Know … Becca Cooper

Whether it’s singing or signing, Becca Cooper is all in at Unity Church of the Hills. Most people notice her at the 11:25 service on Sunday mornings, interpreting for the deaf. She and her fellow interpreters receive a love offering for their services, but it’s not...

The Artist’s Way: 12 Steps to Creative Recovery

Julia Cameron’s international bestseller, The Artist’s Way, has been described as “A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self.” A couple of Sundays ago, I was asked to lead the opening prayer at Sunday services. Given that September is National Recovery...

Courage To Heal

It is not always easy to have courage. An even greater challenge is to have the courage to trust God. Unity co-founder Myrtle Fillmore reminds us, “Try not to do too much, leave something for God to do.” This is a great reminder to leave room for God in the process of...

The Parable of The Big Toe

“I choose to live each day, fully in charge of my thoughts and aligned with the Divine.” “Oh my God, does that ever hurt,” I thought without uttering a sound.  I became aware that I was now laying flat on my back on my garage floor.  Then it...

Getting to Know … Elda Acevedo

Shortly after 9/11, a current UCOH prayer chaplain traveled alone throughout Morocco to find out for herself if Muslims were as evil and frightening as she had seen them portrayed in the media. (Spoiler: They weren’t.) Her entire life’s journey has been just as...
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