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DIVINE IMPERATIVE

The will of God is the divine imperative, the cosmic urge for self-expression, the irresistible impulse of the light to shine, the joyous invitation of the Infinite, persuading man to come up higher in thought, feeling and action.  – J. … Continue reading

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QUIET BLISS

At any time, in any hour of extremity [difficulty], we can call to our aid some living power above us, who, by the law of sympathy, shall impart his thoughts to illuminate our intellect, his love to warm our hearts, … Continue reading

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INVISIBLE REALITY

…love is the side of human nature that lies next to God, and brings us in vital contact with him. Jesus was distinguished from all persons of human history by his vivid consciousness of God within. This was the secret … Continue reading

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LOVING PRESENCE

If there is anything necessary to an individual sense of security, peace of mind, and satisfaction of soul it is, greater than all else, a sense of the Divine Presence, a realization that there is a power which knows, cares, … Continue reading

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INFINITE LADDER

In a peaceful rural location near Lexington, Kentucky, there is a Shaker village restoration “Pleasant Hill”. Years ago, we went there many times when visiting family. After enjoying the excellent Shaker-style food at the restaurant, we wandered the settlement, trying … Continue reading

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SUBTLE TRANSFUSION

Prayer is essential, not to the salvation of the soul, for the soul is never lost; but to the conscious well-being of the soul that does not understand itself. There is a vitality in our communion with the Infinite, which … Continue reading

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SCATTER BLESSINGS

“Love in the human is a growth that must be daintily nourished. It is timid in that it waits to be sought–it is powerful when once one fully possesses it or is possessed by it. It recognizes no foe, and … Continue reading

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INNER – OUTER LIFE

There is no inner life that is not also an outer life There is an outer way and an inner way and both are one. He who asks, with the ground swell of his whole inner being, for the things … Continue reading

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TONIC EFFECT

“Art thou desiring to be made whole?” can be taken as a fundamental question of Christ to men. “Fear not she shall be made whole,” is addressed not to one solitary case of need; it is the message of the … Continue reading

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HEALING LIGHT

Some of the things in human experience that enable a sense of freedom can, paradoxically, limit us also. One such thing is language – words – semantics. There are concepts and experiences that simply cannot be adequately conveyed by words. … Continue reading

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