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Releasing In Prayer
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
When I pray and affirm, I feel close to those I'm holding in my heart. As I release each one to their individual, indwelling power and to their highest Good, I affirm they are also free to discover and claim wholeness, peace and prosperity for themselves.
When I pray and affirm for our earth, our world and our country, I allow my own individual power to strengthen and to pour out from me into every situation that needs Love. I join my own devotion and Light with th…
Caring for Creation
by Rev. Dr. Kara Hawkins
American Indian Spirituality is an oral tradition and a shared cultural view that understands that the good health of one’s family and community is dependent upon each individual’s good relationship, alignment, and harmony with God, or Great Spirit, and all of Creation. One is taught to observe harmony and balance in nature, and to strive for that harmony and balance in one’s own life. It teaches that God, or Great Spirit, is immanent within all that is created.
…ADL Newsletter | March 2025
Who Are You?
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I invite you to take a couple of deep breaths. Remember to breathe with your stomach, inflating it as you take in the air and contracting it to push the breath out. Do this several times, slowing your pace with each breath. As you breathe in, close your eyes and allow a sparkling white-gold light to enter your lungs through your imagination. Allow that light to flow throughout your whole body, creating a gentle, tingling sensation. As you exhale, release anything th…
Restoration
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I am fully aware of Infinite Source Energy in Mother Earth, in all situations and in all people. I lift my thoughts to envision the highest good for all of creation. I visualize dynamic health, prosperity, peace, joy and love for everyone, especially those experiencing challenges in their earthly lives. I affirm wholeness, goodness and restoration which is the spiritual Truth of all circumstances. When my thoughts drift to hardships experienced by those for whom I p…
Welcome
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I welcome the healing of Divine Energy into my body and emotions.
I welcome Infinite Source into my finances and prosperity.
I welcome Divine Peace into my connection with Mother Earth and her many creations.
I welcome Divine Source into my imaginative and creative endeavors.
I welcome Divine Love into my relationships with family, friends, and all the world's inhabitants.
I welcome the Universe as I know it into all aspects of my life and my well being.
I wel…
ADL Newsletter | December 2024
Another New Angel - Rev. Marlayne Upton
On November 15, 2024, the Angels welcomed our sister, Rev. Marlayne Upton into their realm. Although details of her transition are not currently available, Marlayne passed suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 75.
Marlayne was ordained into ADL on 12/19/1994 and would have celebrated her 30th Anniversary this year as a minister with us. She was mentored by Rev. Dr. Barb Hanshaw.
We love you Marlayne! You will be dearly missed by those who were touched by your light.
How Do We Give Thanks?
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
Do I truly express my gratitude as well as I can? Sometimes that’s a trick question for me. I might “say” I’m thankful; I might even make a gratitude list where I write down all the big things (and little things, too) that I’m grateful for. It’s probable that I’ll express my gratitude aloud in the form of grace before a meal, or a simple acknowledgement of something someone has done for me.
But is that enough? Will those simple actions really help me change my atti…