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freedom

Freedom to Live a Life of Love

“No man is free who is not master of himself.” – Epictetus, Discourses 2.10  “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela “For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an […]

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Thanksgiving

The Secret Sauce for a Happy Thanksgiving

As the holidays draw near there is much excitement, but also a little dread. Who knows what family members will say and do! We are all familiar with Rockwell’s iconic painting of Thanksgiving. It looks so inviting. It’s the image we hold in our heads of a good Thanksgiving. But then the relatives show up […]

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giving

Greatness Keeps Giving – Share Your Life

I read a quote by the famous underwater explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, that has stayed with me as a question rather than a statement. He said, “If a man for whatever reason has the opportunity to live an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.” This quote causes me to ask myself […]

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laugh with God

How Many Times Did You Laugh Today?

The search for happiness is basic to human life. The greatest tragedy that befalls people is when they give up on that search. Maybe you know someone who has given up on being happy, or perhaps you feel that way yourself. The irony is that we are created for happiness, so life can’t really work […]

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validate yourself in God

Validate Yourself In God’s Unconditional Love

Everyone longs for true love, but we often don’t recognise how much we are loved already. Does a child feel how much their parents love them? Children don’t have the capacity to fully comprehend their parents hearts, and can often misunderstand their parents actions. We are like this in relation to God, not fully comprehending […]

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spring

Life Without Hope Is Like A Garden Without Spring

“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?”- Percy Bysshe Shelley “When Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” – Harriet Ann Jacobs “The garden of love is green without limit and yields many fruits other than sorrow or joy. Love is beyond either condition: without spring, without autumn, it […]

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true love

Practicing True Love Is Our Inheritance

Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness. –Euripides If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were. –Richard Bach, American Novelist The most important thing in the world is family and love. –John Wooden, American Coach There is no love without […]

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The Way To A Happy Life

The following are excerpts from a speech called “Way of Life”, by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. “Each of you as an individual is born and raised in the love of your parents. You go through kindergarten, primary school, high school and university, and eventually your view of life is broadened to a wider scope. You […]

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The Secret Behind the Resurrection

There is a principle for all us woven into the story of the resurrection. This principle came into play because at the peak of despair Jesus did not forget who he was. It’s surprisingly easy to forget who you are. I was reminded of that this week while watching the Big Short, a docudrama about […]

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Focus on Blessings

Make a Joyful Noise!

Today is Fun Friday! Once a month we like to highlight the joyful noises our members, friends and families are making. There is plenty of other noise in the world around us, especially right now with all the political campaigning going on.  So our joy in God’s love needs to be a bit louder to […]

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