November is a time of reflection and giving thanks for all the gifts that we have received throughout the year. This thought inspired me to look on facebook to see how people are reflecting and giving thanks in their personal lives — Yes, even I check out facebook from time-to-time. I came across …
The other day, I got to thinking about Humility. I began to ask myself exactly what is it and how does it affect us. I was taught that humility means to make ourselves lower than others in most every situation. “Wrong! This is wrong-minded thinking.” By doing this, the only thing it accomplishes is to …
Since it’s the beginning of the school year for All Faith Seminary International, I thought it best to give you a little bit about the man who founded the school n 1999 in partnership with prominent clergy from several faiths and traditions, along with what you can do with an …
In … silence we find a new energy and a real unity. God’s energy becomes ours, allowing us to perform things well. ~ Saint Mother Theresa It’s August and the deep heat of the summer is upon us. Besides “sweating up a storm,” we should take time out to be “thinking up a …
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~ Mahatma Gandhi It’s July and the heat of the summer days are upon us. AFSI successfully finished their retreat intensive, graduation and ordination in June and a new group of Interfaith Ministers have been charged to …
A Better Path to Peace The face of religion is changing. One hears more today of spirituality and a religion of one’s own rather than traditional organized religions. Inter-spirituality is widely accepted as a path to truth, peace, brotherhood and sisterhood – The world is really one big family! Re.v Gary Deinstadt, an …
As I look around me, I notice that each and every person on this earth are individual in nature. I see a difference in their height, weight, skin color and where they come from but I know that underneath it all there exists a universal “Oneness”. We all are created in His …
Fellowship is a communal bond that puts us in deep relationship with God and with one another. We are all members of God’s family, and there are millions of people in that family out there in the world today. Simply put, We Are All One. As Interfaith Ministers/Spiritual Leaders, we are charged by God to …
There are many definitions for Divine Grace, for instance, Wikipedia defines Divine Grace as a theological term present in many religions. It has been said that it is the divine influence which operates in humans to regenerate and sanctify, to inspire virtuous impulses, and to impart strength to endure trial and resist temptation; and as …
The month of February reminds us that Love is the only way. Of course, Valentine’s Day is a reminder of deep love two people show for each other. But if we take this concept to the next level and on a grander scale, then the month of February is a reminder that …