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  • Some Practical Thoughts On Spiritual Freedom - Larry Swartz

    "Freedom - The quality or state of being without thought or restrain, bondage, limitation or repression; having a sense of complete well-being. It is a result of regulating one's life according to Principlel, not according to what anyone else may think or say. We can never know the full meaning of freedom until we abide in the Christ consciiousness. 'If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed'." The Revealing Word, published by Unity 
    Listen as Larry shares his understanding of spiritual freedom and that it is not dependent upon anything outside of us or the actions of anyone else.  

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    20 min
  • What Does It Mean To Pray In The Name Of Jesus? Mary Ellen Swartz

    Listen as Mary Ellen shares her understanding of prayer and what it means to pray in the name of Jesus.
     Prayer is not about asking or  begging God to give us what we do not have. Instead, it is saying yes to the good that has already been prepared for us  but which we have yet to understand and accept.
    When we pray in the name (nature)  of Jesus it is with the understanding that the same power within Jesus is within us. It is knowing that we are one with God and that the answers we seek have already been given and are within us. 

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    17 min
  • Feeling Persecuted? It's Time To Rejoice! by Larry Swartz

    "Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of justice for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men shall reproach you and persecute you and speak against you all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Then be glad and rejoice  for in this very manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
     (Matthew 5:10-12 Lamsa translation)
    Listen as Larry shares thoughts about the inner persecution we often experience and how understanding where this comes from can lead us to a greater awareness of the kingdom of heaven within us. 

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    23 min
  • You Can Be A Peacemaker...Really! by Mary Ellen Swartz

    "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God." (Matt. 5:9)
     
    Unity defines a peacemaker as "one who has the ability to say  'peace' to the turbulent waves of thought and have them obey."  Revealing Word by Unity.

    Listen as Mary Ellen shares some practical ways anyone can be a peacemaker, right where they are now.

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    18 min
  • How Can We See God If God Is Spirit? Larry Swartz

    "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8)

    "A person whose heart is pure directs his/her whole attention to God, to good. Purity is one-pointed vision, the 'single' eye. Impurity, in a spiritual sense, implies double vision, seeing good and evil. When the consciousness is so purified that we perceive only One Presence and One Power, we are, in reality, seeing God."  Your Hope of Glory by Elizabeth Sand Turner.

     How can we see God if God is Spirit? Listen as Larry shares thoughts about how to be pure in heart and see God in everyday life.

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    17 min
  • Mercy...Who Deserves It And Who Doesn't? Mary Ellen Swartz

    "Blessed are the merciful for they shall have mercy." (Matthew 5:7)
    Mercy is often thought of as something given to an offender or someone who it is within our power to punish. 
    What if mercy is actually a life principle that everyone can use and benefit from?
    Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about making practical use of mercy in our everyday lives.

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    16 min
  • What It Means To Hunger and Thirst by Larry Swartz

    "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice for they shall be well satisfied." (Lamsa transl.)
    Hungering and thirsting are signs of being alive.  When we are hungry or thirsty physically we want something to eat or drink however the satisfaction is temporary.
    Listen as Larry shares thoughts about another type of hunger and thirsting which Jesus taught that comes from being alive spiritually. That hunger and thirst comes from the deep desire of knowing our spiritual connection and it will have lasting satisfaction.

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    19 min
  • Meekness Has A Bad Rap - Mary Ellen Swartz

    Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:3)
    Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about meekness getting a "bad rap." The reason is because when meekness is viewed from human only thinking it's often equated with weakness or spinelessness.
    Meekness is, In fact, a powerful spiritual attitude we can cultivate.  From spiritual understanding, meekness is an attitude of receptivity to the Infinite.
     
    "There is but one Source of being. That Source is the Living Fountain of all good, be it life, love, wisdom, power... That Source and you are connected, every moment of your existence. " Lessons in Truth by H. Emilie Cady 

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    16 min
  • The Positive Side of Mourning - Larry Swartz

    "Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
    Mourning or a sense of loss is something everyone knows well and there are many kinds of losses experienced in life.  For what are you mourning? It might be the loss of a person, a relationship, a change of job or retirement, an earlier time in your life, or even an era that you considered the "good old days".   Listen as Larry speaks to this and shares the reminder that when we practice looking beyond or not attempting to live in any past moment then the promise of fulfillment or comfort in the present moment is fulfilled.  

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    16 min
  • A Sure-Fire Way To Your Good - Mary Ellen Swartz

    Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5: 3 KJV.
    Blessed are the humble for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Lamsa transl.
         "The poor in spirit (humble) are persons who relinquish their human concepts that they may learn from God. The intellect of man is marvelous indeed; yet if we are to attain divine wisdom we must be humble (poor in spirit.") Your Hope of Glory by Elizabeth Sand Turner (Unity books)
         Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts and practical application of Jesus' teaching. Learn to practice being willing to be willing to let go of beliefs not aligned with the kingdom of unending good within us now.

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    17 min

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Positive and inspirational teachings that will make a difference in your life from Reverends Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz, ordained Unity ministers.

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