What’s in Spiritual Fashion for 2009?

Alright you spiritual fashion watchers. We are going to take a look at the trends for this coming year, but first let’s consider the numerology behind the year itself. Last year’s numerology was 1. Wondering how 2008 became a 1? To get to a year’s...

Smiles in Waiting — Real Holiday Cheer

One of the side benefits of the holidays is the opportunity to develop greater patience. You know….standing in lines, waiting for help, more traffic than usual. It can either be a trying, stressful time or it can be a time to develop patience and kindness. I...

Stimulating a Grateful Heart

Yesterday, one of our ministerial students shared something profound he heard at a recent spiritual gathering. It is one of those wisdoms we should learn when we are very young and then spend our lives putting it into practice. The sentiment went like this—you should...

Waiting for What Is Right

My husband and I recently sold our home—the one with the deer and rabbits visiting us regularly. It is challenging to say goodbye to all of our four-legged friends, but it is time to move on, and we will hold their precious spirits in our hearts as we look for our...

When Life Becomes a Living Prayer

  by Reverend Misa I’ve been writing about some tough issues coming up for me lately, and I have found it to be very healing to look at myself straight on. It isn’t always easy, but the freedom on the other side of self honesty—well, the immense joy...