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The Christmas Gift
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
The holidays are upon us already! When did that happen?!? In fact, many countries around the globe have festivities in full swing by now. The December season holds celebrations of many different kinds and for people of a great variety of religious faiths and secular customs. Some celebrate it as the birth day of Jesus and some look forward to the arrival of Santa or Father Christmas. Others celebrate very diverse holidays during December such as Hannakk…
Connecting With Rev. Dr. Barb Hanshaw
by Rev. Tony Gogue
I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting our ADL founders in person. Sure, I’ve seen and heard some of the messages that Barb Selwa delivered over the years since my ordination, and each one was always full of profound insight. They are an encouraging reminder of why we choose to become ordained through ADL – being true to our Selves, and letting that Divine expression of Love shine through.
Since she ascended from this Earthly plane in 2011 (five years before I became an…
I Am
I Am
My title is composed of two very short, very simple words. What they express is an important Truth. In my writings I refer to this phrase in many ways: Infinite Source Energy, Divine Mind, the Collective Creators, and All-That-Is, to name a few. When we speak of the I Am, we are speaking about all of these things and more.
Commonly, when we use the word "I," we are referring to our individual human selves. It's the self that we are menta…
Teaching Spiritual Healers How to Mentor Humans and Getting Paid for Our Services
by Rev. Vickie Spray
When I opened my spiritual counseling practice over ten years ago, I was terrified. There were days that I could not even get out of bed. There were also days that I listened to spiritual books, watched spiritual TV, and just continued my dig of self-healing while I saw just enough clients to keep my office rent paid and as I barely worked enough hours at a part time job to pay my half of the mortgage. I was fifty years old and here I was in completely new territory. T…
Luxurious Feelings
Luxurious Feelings
I breathe in deeply and exhale several times, preparing for my time in the silence.
I take time today for a full meditation and I allow myself the most luxurious feelings of my Oneness with Divine Source Energy.
(I take several deep, relaxing breaths.)
I first become conscious of my absolute connection to the Divine, to the awareness that I am not alone, ever, but always One with Source.
(I take several slow brea…
ADL Newsletter | December 2022
Service To Others
Service To Others
Sometimes we think of service as a one or two shot deal: serving a meal; making a donation; helping a ne…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I can't count the times that I've thought to make a gratitude list, when all I really feel like doing is complaining about the circumstances in my life. When I feel bogged down by what appear to be external sources, the last thing I want to do is to pretend that everything is alright and to feel grateful.
Especially when I'm despairing and feeling lost, it's then that I must strengthen my resolve to find a quiet moment of solitude to look around and to …
Sacred Connection
Sacred Connection
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
It doesn't matter what's going on around me; what matters instead is what's going on inside. As I consciously make a connection with the Holy Spirit, I breathe in deeply and exhale fully, allowing my mind to slow down. As I do this, I bask in the peace of divine order, in the power of Infinite Wisdom, and in the radiance of perfect Love. I remind myself that I can call on my Source at any time of day or night and in the midst of any challenge or emotion…
Zeal
by Rev. Rita Scheibeck
I absolutely love the word "zeal." It may be one of the most powerful words in the creative process. Charles Fillmore, one of the co- founders of the Unity Movement, states in his book "The Twelve Powers of Man" that zeal is one of those powers. For me, it describes a feeling of enthusiastic energy and joy in whatever action I am practicing at the time. When I visualize my life as I want it to unfold, zeal propels me forward to my greatest and highest desires, inspiring m…