Sweet Surrender

Dear Spiritual Family, Is the practice of spiritually motivated surrender really “sweet?” Try it and see if it is so for you. Today’s message is heavily inspired by the work of Dr. David Hawkins in his book, Letting Go – The Pathway to Surrender. Here is a man, a...

Thoughts That Bring Healing

Dear Spiritual Family, How are you? How is your new year unfolding? The questions evoke the impetus to offer a reply. “I’m fine.” “I’m a bit weary” or a more middle-of-the-road, “I’m doing okay.” As to the new year’s unfolding, maybe, “More drama than expected” or...

Walking Down a Different Street

Dear Spiritual Family, How is your new year going so far? We’re just a few days in and perhaps, already, a couple of things may have come up that you didn’t anticipate. Situations, challenges and hopefully, good surprises and helpful conditions may have come your way....

The New Year

Dear Spiritual Family, Thank you! Even as the words, “spiritual family” find their way onto the page, I am struck by the beauty and power of this salutation. You are so dear to Mary and me. We are blessed to know you and humbled to be a part of your life. Happy New...

The Spirit of Christmas

Dear Spiritual Family, Merry Christmas! What a gift to be in touch with you at this special time.  In the video service for Christmas Sunday, Mary opens with the reading from Luke of Jesus’ birth – a touching reminder of the powerful demonstration of the faith,...