The Messianic Dynamic

YouTube: The Messianic Dynamic It is apparent that the bulk of Jesus’ audience were common people, probably peasants. Between the temple tax and the Roman taxes they were forced to pay, the financial burden was nearly impossible to bear. In contrast, the Sadducees and...

Believing or Knowing?

YouTube: Believing or Knowing? There is a big difference between believing something to be true and knowing it is true. On our spiritual quest, it is important for us to make this distinction and see where we stand with our spiritual ideals. Do we embrace them because...

Have We Lived Before?

YouTube: Have We Lived Before? I have encountered many people in Unity who believe they have had previous lives. Though I have no recollection of past lives, it seems spiritually logical to assume we’ve all had several. Accepting that the soul survives the death...

The Simple Prayer

YouTube: The Simple Prayer The spiritual principle behind prayer is very simple. First, we do not pray to get God to act. God is already active. How am I interacting with God? This is the question. When we pray, we have a switch that turns on and off. We turn the...

Understanding the Wisdom of God

YouTube: Understanding the Wisdom of God When we pray for guidance, we may envision God imparting special wisdom that will help us resolve a specific issue in our life. It is good to remind ourselves that one of the qualities of God is intelligence. To express...

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

YouTube: Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Gospels tell us that the ministry of Jesus began after he was baptized by John and spent forty days in the wilderness, fasting and being tempted by Satan. Some scholars question the baptism from John, suggesting the Gospel...