Notes on Our Spiritual Journey
Welcome to our blog where we’ll feature a variety of topics and strategies to create more joy, more love, and more inspiration in your life.
Dec. 17, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Dec 17, 2024Dear Ones, Whether or not all the greeting cards have been sent, decorations are up, gifts wrapped, meals and baked goods planned, etc., we are just about a week away from Christmas and Hanukkah! Sometimes, simply enjoying the lights and décor of our neighbors or downtown merchants seems sufficient to bring a smile to our faces. ...Read MoreDec. 10, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Dec 10, 2024Dear Ones, Wow! What an amazing group of celebrations we enjoyed last Sunday afternoon in UCC Fellowship Hall. It began with a memorable glance back at the genesis of our Center, thirty-two years ago, including messages from Dr. Gwen Gillespie, Dr. Bob Deen, and Rev. Jackie Dougherty. Then, we received three beautiful members, one in person, and ...Read MoreDec. 3, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Dec 03, 2024Dear Ones, Thanks to all who made last Wednesday’s “Evening of Gratitude and Community” such a wonderful experience! The sanctuary was filled with gorgeous music, beautiful flowers, and loving, grateful people whose hearts were open to Spirit and to one another. The “feast” that followed was magnificent, not only because of the amazing dishes you all ...Read MoreNov. 26, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Nov 26, 2024Dear Ones, There are two words in Greek for the concept of “time” . . . one is Kronos (chronological time) and the other is Kairos (the appointed, or opportune time.) The first is humanly-devised and the second is divinely-established, as there truly is neither time nor space in the Mind of God. An ancient name ...Read MoreNov. 19, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Nov 19, 2024Dear Ones, “In all things, give thanks!” This abbreviated version of Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to keep a light and happy heart, silently (or audibly) singing God’s praises in any and all circumstances. Please remember that “GRATITUDE IS CAUSITIVE” and that, rather than waiting until something good comes along that we can appreciate, we find that ...Read MoreNov. 12, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Nov 12, 2024Dear Ones, We live in a universe of constant circulation, so easily observed in seasonal changes, social trends, world perspectives, and personal perceptions. As Lao Tzu wisely stated 6,000 years ago, “Everything is healthy that flows with the Universe.” Conversely, whatever may resist that natural circulation may distort or constrict that healthy flow. Just imagine taking ...Read MoreA Special Post-Election Message from Dr. Maxine
Nov 06, 2024To our Beloved Community, Regardless of our individual political views and personal feelings right now, we are navigating through challenging appearances that call for greater Unity, deeper Faith, and Higher Love. Following are the words that came to me first thing this morning, and I shared them with our CSL Ministers. I invite you now to ...Read MoreNov. 5, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine
Nov 05, 2024Dear Ones, “In everything give thanks!” This was Paul’s wise advice to the people of Thessalonia, words for us to appreciate and utilize every day. To what are we to give thanks? Not necessarily to the event or condition we may be experiencing but to the constant Source of Life and the gifts we may receive ...Read More