Seeing Faith

“Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.” St. Augustine. I believe that faith is something we don’t see (as we see colors, trees, people, and animals.) Perhaps for some faith is also about what we feel & experience. Some might explain much with science (which is ok) but in my journey of faith, I have experienced gifts that can only be explained by faith.

Science AND faith can explain many things for many people. For me, many times in my life I have experienced what I believe to be spiritual gifts when praying with and for others. Perhaps it is “knowing” specifically the issue that someone has without them telling me, perhaps it is the ability to have the right words for the right person at the right time (when they are words that I would not normally use) or perhaps it is the power of listening that allows someone the gift of self reflection and awareness.

I offer this prayer today for us all… “God of love, life and light grant us the passion to share our gifts we have been given since birth. Let us encourage, embrace and love our brothers, sisters and strangers. Let the earth cure me, the rock strengthen me, the rain wash me, and the sun provide the light to see to continue my walk.” AMEN

I can be the change I seek in this world… I will be reminded that those which protect and nourishes their integrity and spiritual freedom; will discover radiant signatures of the infinite spirit and their own enlightenment.

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www.ulcnetwork.socialgo.com Universal Life Church Social Network (and information)

www.2grooms2brides.com 2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

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www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

www.funeralministers.org Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers serving Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

www.ceremonyofficiants.org Wedding and Ceremony Officiates

www.allaboutweddings.com All About Weddings

Life

In our life journey we make choices and are a part of choices that were made with us, for us and without us. It is right to remember the names of those who inspired us, gave us strength, loved us and gave us light to see. They have become a part of the tapestry of our life and with them we have a more meaningful life.

It has been said that people (friends, family, co-workers, faith family, neighbors…) come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. The focus should not be on who is staying and why or who is leaving and why. The focus should be on learning, sharing and caring with those around you. When it is their time to go or your time to move on it will happen.

This weekend two friends of mine had to say goodbye to family members. A reminder I share with everyone is that you have permission; you have a blessing you have the right to smile, live and laugh. Grief is a cycle that we all certainly will share and go through when death occurs AND through that journey we must be reminded (and sometimes be given permission) that it is healthy, healing and appropriate to recall fond times, good times, loving times, funny times. It is okay to tell jokes and feel good despite the difficult circumstances.

I offer this prayer today for us all… “May the blessing of truth, love and life be with us all in a time of loss. May we hold on to what is good, what we believe, and what we must do. Let us hold on to one another in these times for strength, love, community and life. May we be reminded that sorrow will one day turn to joy and that all the breaks of the heart will be mended with peace and understanding. Now, may we all go in peace, love abundantly, live simply, and be gentle with one another. Amen”

I can be the change I seek in this world… I remember that life is next to me, besides me, above me and below me, it is always with me.

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Three Words

Hospitality, Joy & Kindness… We can practice hospitality in a world where too often strangers are feared, we should welcome guests. When we live life with joy it allows us to rejoice & be exceedingly glad. Find this divine energy in your daily life and share it with others. And kindness in our heart allows us to let the spirit flow through in little acts of kindness, brief words of encouragement.

Hospitality can be practiced at home, work, in the neighborhood, at a place of worship, while shopping, while on vacation! Think of that time that you might have been without, alone, lost, the new person, or…(?) How did you feel? Perhaps someone showed you hospitality, and maybe not. Regardless of our income levels, education levels or life experiences we ALL are capable of giving, sharing and providing hospitality.

We have the choice to live with or without joy in our lives, as we are the authors of our own life stories. I have found, trying both ways, that living with joy, for me, is a far more rewarding path of life than not. I encourage you to examine your life and add a little joy.

Kindness is part of being the change that we make in this world. With regard to greed, power, money and seems that kindness was left out of that equation. Put it back in and make a difference today.

I can be the change I seek in this world… There is no hospitality like understanding

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-Pastoral Care.

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services. Inclusive Life is a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiant’s. We receive training from the International Association of Faith Based Counselors.

www.inclusivelife.org Inclusive Life Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital Coaching-Funeral Ministers

www.ulcnetwork.socialgo.com Universal Life Church Social Network (and information)

www.2grooms2brides.com 2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

www.weddingsinlincoln.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Lincoln area

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Council Bluffs area

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

Virtue

David Jordan shared “Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.” Regardless of the journey; our personal life, life at work, faith journey, political movement, family, community, world… we need to, right now, engage our wisdom, skills and virtue. One by one we could make a difference; as a group we will make a difference!

I can be the change I seek in this world… An hour, a day, a project I will accept responsibility for the welfare of my world, my community, my life. I will engage!

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-Pastoral Care.

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services. Inclusive Life is a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiant’s. We receive training from the International Association of Faith Based Counselors.

Stop and make time

Heat, pets, friends, love, life, health. These are the words that are most in my mind. In addition and continue to be thankful and grateful for the many blessings I have. What words speak to you today?

I can be the change I seek in this world… I will stop and make time to stop and make time…

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-Pastoral Care.

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services. Inclusive Life is a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiant’s. We receive training from the International Association of Faith Based Counselors.

www.inclusivelife.org Inclusive Life Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital Coaching-Funeral Ministers

www.ulcnetwork.socialgo.com Universal Life Church Social Network (and information)

www.2grooms2brides.com 2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

www.weddingsinlincoln.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Lincoln area

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Council Bluffs area

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

www.funeralministers.org Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers serving Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

www.ceremonyofficiants.org Wedding and Ceremony Officiates

www.allaboutweddings.com All About Weddings

Making a difference

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” I am beautiful, loved and worthy, just the way I am AND I help make this world a better place.

Expectations, life, choices, peer pressure, life journey, karma, and everything else in between are all reasons that someone can choose to give up. For some, being a victim is easier than what is right or having strength to make take a new path. For some, opening a new door is too scary. For some, being alone is within their comfort zone and they don’t want to leave.

You can experience growth, healing, love, reconciliation, and new life when we forge through and open new doors, meet new people, forgive others, seek to be understood, forgive ourselves, make changes, live life!

I can be the change I seek in this world… I can remember that anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But holding it together when many would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-Pastoral Care.

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services. Inclusive Life is a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiant’s. We receive training from the International Association of Faith Based Counselors.

www.inclusivelife.org Inclusive Life Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital Coaching-Funeral Ministers

www.ulcnetwork.socialgo.com Universal Life Church Social Network (and information)

www.2grooms2brides.com 2 Grooms 2 Brides Same Sex Weddings for Council Bluffs, Iowa

www.weddingsinomaha.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Omaha area

www.weddingsinlincoln.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Lincoln area

www.weddingsincouncilbluffs.org Religious and Nonreligious Weddings in the Council Bluffs area

www.spiritualfriendsofnebraska.org Spiritual Friends of Lincoln Nebraska worship & fellowship

www.funeralministers.org Inclusive Life Funeral Ministers serving Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa

www.ceremonyofficiants.org Wedding and Ceremony Officiates

www.allaboutweddings.com All About Weddings

Monday morning prayer/meditation/thought

“Sometimes when I look in the mirror I’m not too happy with what I see. Please let me see me the way you made me, beautiful and perfect just as I am. Help me to hold this image in my mind and heart as I follow my life’s path. Allow others to witness your light shining through me as I walk with confidence, grace and a smile on my face.” Victor Fuhrman wrote this, I thought it worthy of sharing.

I can be the change I seek in this world… I can remember that I must take time to work on me, celebrate me and love me.

Who can individuals, couples and families turn to when they need care & services traditionally found by a place of worship? US! We are Inclusive Life, and we serve all without exception. We know that up to 70% of the population in America does not attend worship on a regular basis, so we are here to provide care & services to everyone regardless of they attend worship or not. Wedding Officiant’s-Premarital & Couples Coaching-Funeral Ministers-Pastoral Care.

(402) 575-7006 www.inclusivelife.org [TEXT ‘ceremony’ to 90210 for TEXT info!]

Inclusive Life is very proud to be a member of “All About Weddings”, a local organization focusing on bringing together premier local vendors that provide wedding services. Inclusive Life is a member in good standing with American Association of Wedding Officiant’s. We receive training from the International Association of Faith Based Counselors.