Unity Church of Clearwater

Leddy Hammock (inspired by lyrics by David Roth, Lisa Aschmann, and J.D. Martin) We are spiritual beings, currently going through a human experience on the way to an infinite unfoldment. We are made of hopes and dreams. We are the stuff of stars. Everything and every creature began as a divine idea in the mind of God. We are children of God. We are God's ideas. We are the stuff of stars. We are th...

Leddy Hammock Quotations are from the lyrics to "The Love You've Always Known" by Paula Hawley "Let the light pour in your soul; feel it heal you, make you whole as it flows from head to toe. It's the love you've always known." "You let love expand your heart with gratitude for every part. See forgiveness light the dark. Know this love is who you are." "I let the light pour in my soul. It heals me...

Leddy Hammock Being the change we wish to see in the world means taking care of others and also taking care of ourselves. Even the smallest act of kindness blesses both the giver and the receiver. We care for others selflessly, serving the Christ within each and all. We are guided and strengthened to be the change we wish to see in the world by doing all we can with what we have, in the time we ha...

Leddy Hammock Love is the nature of the Spirit of Life. Love is the power that calls forth great souls to stand up and show the way, even during hard times. Love is like the water that wears down the seeming obstacles and brings change, making a way when there seemed to be no way. "Love is the water that wears down the rock. Love is the power that won't be stopped. Love is the water that wears dow...

Leddy Hammock Lyrics from "If I Were Brave" by Jana Stanfield: "What would I do if I knew that I could not fail? If I believed, would the wind always fill up my sail? How far would I go, what could I achieve, trusting the hero in me? If I were brave I'd walk the razor's edge, where fools and dreamer's dare to tread, and never lose faith, even when losing my way. What step would I take today, if I...

Leddy Hammock I can feel a change is coming. I have released the old year, and I am ready to begin again. I can feel myself outgrowing this life I've been living in. So, by the power of my word of faith, I begin again. I am now speaking into creation a good new year — a good new life. I know I'm going to be all right. Lovingly, I send forth my word of wisdom and faith and I begin again.

Sue Riley Let all the heartaches be forgot and never brought to mind. Let all the sorrows fade away. We'll keep the good in mind. "And here's a hand, my trusted friend, and lend a hand o' thine. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet for the days of auld lang syne.

Leddy Hammock leddy-beach2-200x200Inspired by lyrics to "It's a Wonderful Life" by Robert Anderson and Kelly Corsino: Stop! Look! It's a beautiful sight! We're here at the manger, in Love's holy light! That same star shines, shines so bright! A lifetime of memories, feels like Christmas, all right! Joy to the world, with love, peace, and light! Right here and now, it's a wonderful life!

Leddy Hammock Stables, by Peter Mayer In Bethlehem a manger waits, long ago and so today, Where hatred-weary people pray Love will come and lay there. And so do countless stables stand in hearts as harsh as desert lands, Rough shelters in the wind and sand, so Love will come and stay there –. Love that opens fists of hate, heaps of gold on beggars' plates, Love that shows a kindly face to enemies...

Leddy Hammock Deep in my heart, I long to find the Christ. When the willful self cannot find the Christ, inner guidance reveals His presence. To the Christ Child indwelling every heart belong the gifts of Truth, Love, and Life. As I behold the inner Christ, I am not ruled by selfishness. I walk with the wise.

Leddy Hammock Even when there seems to be no outer way, there is an inner way. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall conceive and receive divine ideas. I am reflecting upon the message that Love brought: I am the beloved of God, born of a pure thought. Shelter me, Holy Spirit, whisper to me from above. So, forever my heart will hear it: nothing's impossible for Love.

Dell deChant Inspired by lyrics to "A Quiet Christmas" by Michael Gott "When there's too much to do in too little time, my heart longs for peace. Far from the hurry and noise, I leave the cares behind and find a quiet place inside. I can slow my mind and just breathe. Here is the joy, here is the peace that makes way for a quiet Christmas, Where peace on earth meets peace of mind." Please welcome...

Leddy Hammock (inspired by lyrics by Tim Burnaman): I give thanks, even when I do not know what the future will be like:, even when I don't understand why things can seem so difficult, even when I have to go in a new direction. The more I give thanks, even when it's hard to be grateful, the more blessings I see: "Here and now, I am free. I go inside peacefully. Where I look, let there be blessings...

Leddy Hammock (lyrics by Jana Stanfield): "Increase my faith, in the things I cannot see — the things I cannot prove, yet I choose to believe." "When I'm losing my way, it's these words I pray: Oh, increase my faith, increase my faith." "Open my mind, to the things I need to know, thoughts I need to hold, and the ones I can let go." "When I'm losing my way, it's these words I pray: Oh, increase my...

Leddy Hammock ("Affirmations" in Lessons in Truth by H. Emilie Cady, 1895: "God is life, love, intelligence, substance, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence." "I am a child or manifestation of God, and every moment His life, love, wisdom, power, flow into and through me.  I am one with God, and am governed by His laws." "I am Spirit, perfect, holy, harmonious.  Nothing can hurt me or make me sic...

Leddy Hammock It would be scary if Truth were complicated and confusing. God, You remind me that Truth is simple and brings peace. It would be scary if we could control other people's minds or they could control ours. God, You remind me that Truth never binds and always frees. It would be scary if we never faced challenges that teach us and make us stronger. God, You remind me that, truly, somethi...

Leddy Hammock There is no life, substance, or intelligence in evil. So, in Truth, 1. "There is no evil." 2. "There is no absence of life, substance, or intelligence anywhere." 3. "Pain, sickness, poverty, old age, and death cannot master me, for they are not real." 4. "There is nothing in all the universe for me to fear, for greater is He that is within me than he that is in the world." God, I am...

Leddy Hammock I am not thinking burdens and blame. I am thinking freedom and forgiveness. I am not just reading scriptures. I am thinking Christlike thoughts! Whatever I am thinking about, I am drawing into my life. I am holding onto the Good, for I am the thinker that thinks the thought that changes things that shape my life. Now, in this election year, I have the power to change my life!

Leddy Hammock (from lyrics by Jan Garrett to "This Is what I Know") "This is what I know, that we are all connected, the universe reflected in each shining part. And everywhere I go, I recognize the faces – All of my relations in this one Heart. Nearer than my breathing, closer than hands and feet.  And so I receive all I can be. And now I set it free, and so it is and so be it . . . . And now we...

Leddy Hammock I am finding the faith to face changes bravely, for I know that God's will for me is good and only good. I am learning to meet every challenge as a chance to make good choices and grow stronger in faith. I am watching closely and listening carefully for the beautiful lessons that come to me through every experience. I know that God is always with me, even when my life is changing for...

Judy Tafelski Negative expectations do not help us, while positive and loving thoughts are manifesting now. Every good thought, like an angel presence, goes before me to make my way easy, safe, prosperous, and happy. I deny the stumbling blocks of doubt, fear, and worry, and instead I build up a strong and positive consciousness that paves the way to good outcomes. I reflect on the good I expect,...

Sue Riley My good dreams are like seeds I plant and patiently wait for them to grow. It is never too late, for dreams have no expiration date. I accept the good God has prepared for me. My dreams come true, blessing all the world. Anything good can happen, as long as I think it can. Unexpected gifts await our outstretched hands.  Wake up, Sleeping Beauty!

Melinda Wood Allen Melinda's lesson will be a "Sermon in Song" There is no lack in Spirit.  I praise and bless and use the good that I have. I open up a space by making room for an increase of blessings in my life. My blessings keep arriving as I keep opening up a space for them. When I act on my faith, I get what I need and so much more!        

Jennifer Ferren Jennifer's lesson will be a "Sermon in Song" Through the power of Spirit in me now . . . . I am open and receptive. I accept God's great plans for me. I am grateful and strong. I am teachable and ready to serve.

Leddy Hammock This is my prayer: an understanding heart, a heart so full of love that I see good everywhere I look, loving God with all my heart and loving others as myself, a clear mind, an open heart, living in peace with all.