Fear is a strong emotion that is easy to conjure and taken advantage of by those who aim to manipulate you. Love is the antidote that dissipates fear.

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Sometimes, it's the simple joys that get us through the days.

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We are made in God's image, so even with our imperfections, don't beat yourself up. Give yourself a break. We are here to "polish" ourselves.

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Do you have a predilection for friendly competition? To test your limits against others? It's good for the spirit to enjoy sportsmanship. Rev. John C. Dorhauer discusses this. Listen to the podcast.

This week, the United Church of Christ journeys through its next biennial General Synod meeting. This is a meeting of the denomination's leaders to vote on and set the recommended polity of what the denomination stands for - which in summation - is a Just World for All.

UCC General Minister and President, The Rev. John C. Dorhauer, offers a prayer for this important meeting. Listen to the podcast...

Read the transcript on ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into-the-mystic-a-prayer-for-synod/

Do you let the light of God shine through in times that matter?

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https://www.ucc.org/into-the-mystic-translucence

Ever hear of the word, "profligate"? Listen to the podcast to see how Rev. Dorhauer applies this little-used word to describe God.

Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into-the-mystic-profligate

Beauty abounds and there is goodness in everybody - do you believe that? Choosing pathways of love and light, and choosing to see the good in all is what is needed to change the world. It needs a different mindset.

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into-the-mystic-a-hermeneutic-of-quintessence

The Holy Sprit does not discriminate whom she leads to do wonderous, spirit-filled, God-filled things. And in this month of Pride, Rev. Dorhauer reminds us of that.

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Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into-the-mystic-pride

Memorial Day is upon us. It brings conflicting feelings for a lot people... from respect, admiration and deep gratitude for our own fallen soldiers, but also all of the other "hell" that is experienced in war, on both sides.

Listen to Rev. Dorhauer's reflections on this week's podcast...

Read the transcript at ucc.org:

https://www.ucc.org/into-the-mystic-memorial-day