A Course in Miracles in Practice

In this episode, the hosts unpack Lesson 168, "Your grace is given me. I claim it now." They discuss how awakening is God's direct gift, not solely dependent on human effort, highlighting God's unending love and total accessibility. They emphasize that grace is the ultimate answer to despair, restoring the memory of love and serving as salvation's final, decisive step, freely given by God to disso...

In this episode, the hosts delve into Lesson 167, "There is one life, and that I share with God," which asserts that life is a singular, undivided state with no opposite. They discuss how all negative emotions, from slight discomfort to deep sorrow, stem from the erroneous idea of death and separation, a concept born and sustained solely in the mind. The hosts encourage listeners to gently questio...

"I Am Entrusted With The Gifts of God" The hosts explore how we inherently possess immense value; spiritual gifts like peace and clarity, which we often do not realize, leading to our suffering. Accepting these internal treasures immediately transforms us into channels for sharing them with others, making giving and receiving a unified process. They also discuss practical applications of the lesso...

Today's discussion centers on Lesson 165 from A Course in Miracles, "Let not my mind deny the thought of God." The hosts explain that our suffering and the world’s seeming reality stem from our denial of the truth of God's thought, which is our inherent source of love and peace. This denial is a choice that obscures the ever-present happiness and eternal life that are already ours. They clarify th...

In today's episode, "Now are we One with Him Who is our Source," the hosts explore Lesson 164. They emphasize that peace and connection to our Source exist only in the present moment, which is the only time truth appears. The discussion highlights how our "senseless, busy world" and "vain imaginings” obscure an already-present sense of wholeness and well-being. Comments or questions? Email me at a...

In their discussion of Lesson 163, "There is no death. The son of God is free," the hosts explore death as an illusion that takes many forms beyond the physical, such as fear, anxiety, and the perceived ending of an experience. They explain that our belief in these endings is the source of suffering, and by renouncing this core illusion, we recognize our true identity as the eternal and ever-free...

In Lesson 162: I am as God created me, the hosts discuss the power of accepting this single truth to dissolve all fear and illusion. This simple affirmation serves as a potent reminder of our inherent holiness, which realigns our mind with God and extends salvation to the world. The hosts share how this thought provides a direct path to peace and helps release judgment of themselves and others. Co...

In today's lesson, "Give me your blessing, holy son of God," the hosts discuss how anger and fear directed at others stem from our own misperceptions. They explain that individuals who trigger us also serve as powerful symbols, highlighting our hidden fears. The lesson introduces a tool: asking for their blessing to invite Christ's vision and recognize the shared holiness within everyone. By offer...

In the lesson titled "I am at home. Fear is the stranger here," the hosts discuss how peace is our default setting and fear is an intruder. They explain that if fear is real, we are not, urging a choice between a fearful illusion and our true self, safe in God. The hosts delve into how the ego creates a perceived reality where fear feels like the host and our true identity feels alien. They also e...

In Lesson 159, "I give the miracles I have received.," the hosts explore the profound concept that one recognizes what they have received by giving it away. They emphasize that true possession of spiritual gifts like forgiveness, healing, and love comes through extension, not through accumulation. Christ's vision, a perspective that sees beyond the ego's illusions to inherent innocence, serves as...

The hosts discuss Lesson 158, "Today I learn to give as I receive," emphasizing that this concept transcends material exchange and operates within the mind. They explain that "receiving" refers to the inherent knowledge of being a sinless mind created from love, a truth already given to everyone. "Giving" involves cultivating Christ's vision, which means consciously looking past physical appearanc...

In Lesson 159, “I give the miracles I have received,” the hosts explore the profound concept that one recognizes what they have received by giving it away. They emphasize that true possession of spiritual gifts like forgiveness, healing, and love comes through extension, not through accumulation. Christ's vision, a perspective that sees beyond the ego's illusions to inherent innocence, serves as t...

In Lesson 156, "I walk with God in perfect holiness," the hosts discuss how this simple truth makes the thought of sin impossible, emphasizing our inherent holiness and oneness with God. They explain that sin is an illusion, a "silly dream," because ideas do not leave their source, and our source is perfect holiness. The hosts present salvation as a joyful recognition of this truth, enabling a shi...

In lesson 155, I will step back and let Him lead the way., the hosts discuss the significant marker this lesson represents in understanding and applying the truths of A Course in Miracles day-to-day. They explain that true reality and the true self lie beyond perceived illusions, leading to an inward shift of focus. The hosts emphasize that letting a higher wisdom lead is not a sacrifice but a pat...

The hosts acknowledge Pride Month and address anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry, emphasizing solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. They explain that fear and a sense of separation drive bigotry, which contrasts with the Course’s message of love and unity. The discussion offers profound insights for those targeted by fear-based beliefs and for anyone with questions or fears regarding the LGBTQ+ community. They c...

In the lesson "I am among the ministers of God," the hosts discuss how this lesson marks a shift from undoing the ego to actively embodying God's plan. They explain that true strength comes from recognizing one's inherent innocence and allowing God's love to extend through them, noting that the message a minister delivers is received internally first. This act of giving then confirms one's own acc...

In the lesson "In my defenselessness, my safety lies," the hosts explore how true safety comes from releasing defensiveness and embracing vulnerability. They explain that the ego-driven world provokes defensiveness, leading to a cycle of attack and defense. However, the lesson emphasizes that defenselessness reveals our inherent strength and allows us to fulfill our function as ministers, extendin...

In the lesson "The power of decision is my own," the hosts discuss how all experiences, even pain and suffering, stem from one's own internal choices. They emphasize that true freedom comes from recognizing this power and choosing a different inner perception, often through forgiveness, rather than trying to change external circumstances. For clarification, the hosts contrast The Course with the L...

In this episode,“ All Things Are Echoes of the Voice for God,” the hosts explore Lesson 151, revealing how our perceptions and judgments rely on faulty senses and ego-driven certainty. They explain that true judgment, which only comes from the Holy Spirit, transforms our thoughts and leads to a personal resurrection that extends healing to the world. Comments or questions? Email me at acim@theworl...

Our hosts examine the final lesson of Review 4, which integrates lessons 139 ("I will accept atonement for myself") and 140 ("Only salvation can be said to cure") to reveal the Course's unique reframing of traditional spiritual concepts. They contrast the Course's perspectives on sin, atonement, and salvation with the traditional Christian perspectives." They address a listener’s question about ho...

The hosts delve into Lesson 149, which reviews lessons 137 (When I am healed I am not healed alone) and 138 (Heaven is the decision I must make). They explore how our individual healing extends beyond ourselves to benefit everyone. They also address two listener questions - one about whether “thinking with God” diminishes individuality, and another about managing feelings of failure while dieting....

The hosts explore Lesson 148 which reviews lessons 135 ("If I defend myself, I am attacked") and 136 ("Sickness is a defense against the truth"), revealing how defensiveness stems from fear rather than strength and how sickness serves as a symbol of our mind's belief in separation from our true nature. They clarify that the Course never blames people for illness but instead offers a compassionate...

The hosts examine Review 4 Lesson 147 which examines lessons 133 ("I will not value what is valueless") and 134 ("Let me perceive forgiveness as it is"), explaining how these teachings provide practical tools for distinguishing between eternal truth and temporary illusions in everyday situations from body image concerns to grief and bullying. Comments or questions? Email me at acim@theworldharmony...

This episode reviews ACIM Lessons 131 and 132 and their connection to Lesson 146, "My mind holds only what I think with God.” The hosts explore the profound idea that our minds are aligned solely with divine thoughts, emphasizing that truth remains constant despite our illusions. They encourage releasing false perceptions of the world, trusting that sincere seekers of truth cannot fail. Comments o...

Lesson 145, "My mind holds only what I think with God," connects to review lessons 129 and 130, which show you must choose between two perceived worlds. The hosts explain that aligning your mind with God's love through forgiveness brings inner peace and transforms your experience as your perception shifts from the ego's illusions to true reality. Comments or questions? Email me at acim@theworldhar...