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Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson on "Awakening Wisdom" for August 18, 2024, focuses on exploring the teachings of Emmet Fox, a key figure in the New Thought movement. It highlights Fox's views on divine timing, the transformative power of love, and the importance of mastering one's thoughts, all of which contribute to personal growth and spiritual healing. The lesson emphasi...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson on "Awakening Wisdom" titled "If You Want to Stay Dry, Don’t Pack an Umbrella" focuses on the teachings of New Thought leader Florence Scovel Shinn. It highlights the significance of maintaining a clear vision, understanding the role of apparent failure, and trusting intuition. Through Shinn's teachings on positive affirmations, spiritu...

Today Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell starts a new series "Awakening Wisdom," delves into key figures of the New Thought movement, like Thomas Troward, who influenced modern thought leaders such as Ernest Holmes. Troward's writings highlight the power of the Universal Mind, or God, and the role of thought in shaping reality. He advocated for conscious evolution, alignment with natural laws,...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell concludes her series on "A Quest for Meaning" with a talk on "Mystery, Wonder, and Awe," highlighting how these experiences enrich our lives and deepen our spiritual practice. Figures like Albert Einstein and Carl Sagan highlight the connection between science and spirituality, showing that awe arises from recognizing the universe's vastness...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell speaks about creativity and imagination are essential human qualities that shape our lives, enabling us to innovate and respond to the world uniquely. They play a crucial role in our personal and collective development. By nurturing these qualities, we can enhance our ability to solve problems and manifest our visions. Link for political discussion that Rev. Referen...

Today, Rev. Wendy Craig Purcell's theme, part of a series on our spiritual quest for meaning, focuses on the courage to be and act. Courage is defined as the ability to face fear and pain, seen in various forms from physical bravery to moral and everyday courage. It involves taking deliberate actions for moral ends, shaping our communities and staying true to our values. Personal and historica...

Today Rev. Wendy continues her series on "A Quest for Meaning," by sharing about "Longing and Belonging." In our pursuit of convenience, speed, and efficiency, we must remember our fundamental need for connection and belonging. As the African proverb wisely states, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net...

Rev. Wendy starts a new series today "A Quest for Meaning," by sharing about "Challenge and Transformation," emphasizing the importance of embracing change and letting go of familiar comforts to realize our full potential. It suggests that personal growth requires confronting uncomfortable truths and acknowledging that initial appearances can be deceiving. Finally, it advises t...

Arnold Schwarzenegger's book "Be Useful" presents seven life tools, with the seventh being a commitment to giving back. He challenges the idea of a "self-made man," emphasizing that everyone benefits from the support of others and has a responsibility to give back. Inspired by his father-in-law Sargent Shriver’s speech, he advocates for breaking the mirrors of self-absorpti...

Rev. Wendy shares about open-minded curiosity, today from the "Be Useful," book. This chapter, titled "Shut Your Mouth, Open Your Mind," emphasizes the importance of listening more than speaking, quoting various sources like the Bible and the Dalai Lama to highlight this point. Schwarzenegger argues that curiosity, driven by humility, attracts generosity and opens doors to lear...

In "Shift Gears!," the fifth tool in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s "Seven Tools for Life" emphasizes resilient problem-solving. Schwarzenegger, drawing from his life experiences, advocates for adaptability, positivity, and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges. He argues that one should not complain about problems without proposing solutions, highlighting that failure is a learnin...

Today, Rev. Wendy shares about, Arnold Schwarzenegger's book "Be Useful" emphasizes the importance of clear communication as a crucial tool for success. He argues that effective communication, or "selling," goes beyond traditional sales; it's about enrolling others in your vision and ideas through persuasive and heartfelt communication. Schwarzenegger's life, from a...

Today Rev. Wendy continued her series based on "Seven Tools: Hard Work," Arnold Schwarzenegger outlines seven essential tools for life based on his book "Be Useful." These tools are clear vision, big thinking, hard work, direct communication, resilient problem-solving, open-minded curiosity, and a commitment to giving back. Schwarzenegger's life story—from his beginnings in...

Today, Rev. Wendy continues her series on "Seven Tools for life," it highlights examples of big thinking in various fields and encourages aiming high, backed by quotes and anecdotes. The narrative emphasizes ignoring naysayers, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and seeking inspiration from successful individuals. It concludes by urging readers to think big and question settlin...

Today Rev. Wendy starts a new series on "Seven Tools: Clear Vision" introduces Arnold's concept of seven life tools outlined in his book "Be Useful," despite potential political associations. Arnold, born in Austria in 1947, emphasizes the importance of clear vision, derived from his own journey from immigrant to Hollywood star to politician. The narrative intertwines anecd...

Rev. Wendy concludes her series on "If the Church were Christian," by sharing about "Peace, Love, and Life." The theme explores the essence of Christianity through the lens of Philip Gulley's book, "If the Church Were Christian: Rediscovering the Values of Jesus," advocating for a shift towards values such as peace, love, and prioritizing life over doctrinal preoc...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell continues her series on "If the Church were Christian," by sharing about "Authentic Spirituality." In a more authentically Christian church, prioritizing personal exploration over conformity would be key. Rather than strict adherence to rules, there would be encouragement for individual spiritual growth, akin to the dynamic discourse seen in the Sermon...

Today Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell continues with her series on "If the Church were Christian," by sharing about "Gracious and Inquisitive." Her main points were "1. Gracious behavior would be more important than right belief 2. Inviting questions would be valued more than supplying answers" Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycent...

Rev. Wendy continues her series on "If the Church were Christian," by sharing about "Affirming and Healing." Her main points were: 1. "the 'church' is not a building; it is a community 2. a certain kind of community 3. a sangha bound together by a commitment to love and to serve a greater good" Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell starts a new series on "If the Church were Christian," today. In essence, Gulley suggests that if the church were truly Christian, it would prioritize Jesus as a model for living rather than an object of worship. He highlights the challenges in understanding Jesus due to the significant time gap between his life and the earliest gospel accounts, the variety of no...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell continues her series on "Favorite Parables," by sharing about "Embracing Transformation." She was accompanied by Daniel Nahmod and Natalie Decker. Her main points were: 1. "Repent, be open to a change of mind 2. Replace 3. Relax Here's a link for more about these 3 R’s : https://www.unity.org/article/how-stop-putting-new-wine-old-wineskins.&quo...

Today Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell continues on her series on the "Favorite Parables," by sharing about "In Pursuit of The One." Her main takeaways were: "1. main character posses something valuable and does not want to lose it 2. main character rejoices in the finding of the lost thing, but does not rejoice alone 3. each thing that was lost had value" ~ Website: http://w...

Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell continues her "Favorite Parables," series by sharing about "Multiplying our Blessings." Her main points were: 1. Anything unused withers away and changes to its opposite. 2. Whatever one's consciousness is, it is always being magnified and extended within and without. 3. Even a small development of consciousness, leads to a multiplication of good in...

Today, Rev. Wendy starts a new series on "Favorite Parables," by sharing about the "Seed, Soil, and Spiritual Growth." Her lesson discusses the different types of minds as represented by seeds falling on various types of soil. The first type represents a closed, negative, and unreceptive mind. The second type symbolizes quick judgment and excitement without staying power. The t...

Today Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell concludes her series on "Things Worth Remembering," by sharing about how life is "A Marathon Not A Sprint." Her main points were: 1. The start is important, but doesn’t have to be perfect 2. When stumbles, setbacks and detours occur, be sure to take the long view 3. Pace yourself 4. Know how you’re going to sustain your energy 5. Know where the fi...