A Message from Rev. Jim

A New Level of Consciousness

Dearest Friends…

As we move into the holiday season, it is so appropriate that we give thanks for our family. We give thanks for our family we call humanity, our family of origin, our family of friends, and most of all, here at the Center for Spiritual Living Denver, our spiritual family.

Together, we hold a higher consciousness for each other and for all of humankind as we move into a new level of consciousness. I am so thankful that Spirit has shown us a new way of looking at the false judgments and restrictions of separation held by the generations before us. Our lives are no longer about what we have or what we can get in life, but about who we are and what we may share as a part of the abundant creative energy and creative new form of life. We are each bearers of a unique and individualized expression of life. No one is exactly like us and no one has the same gifts to give. Whatever we share with our spiritual home–whether it’s our financial prosperity, our joy of life with everyone who walks through our doors, or the unique talents unlike those anyone else may possess–there is a reason we are here. Without you, we would not be what we are today, and we could not do what we will do in the future.

You are special and we should each be thankful for each special person we know at this time of Thanksgiving. You are not only blessed; you are a blessing.

Blessings, in all ways!!!

Rev. Jim
Founding Minister    I     Return

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Words from Our Founder... Dr. Ernest Holmes
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A Message from
Rev. Barbara

"In Everything Give Thanks."

Dear Ones,

It’s the month to be especially thankful. Not just for that turkey feast, but for the fine lives we live. We live in one of the greatest countries for a good life–yes, even with financial problems! We have our beloved spiritual community with its fine ministers (ahem!) and good music. And most of all, we have each other.

Our founder, Dr. Ernest Holmes, says the following: “In everything give thanks. An attitude of gratitude bespeaks the realization that we are now in heaven as truly spiritual beings (Barb’s addition). How we love to do for those who cooperate with, and are grateful for, our small endeavors! Gratitude is one of the chief graces of human existence and is crowned in heaven with a consciousness of the unity of all.”

With love and thanks for you, Blessings,

Rev. Barbara,
Staff Minister     I     Return
 

A Message from
Rev. Mary Jo 

The Gift and Blessing of a
Heartfelt "Thank You"

Dear Friends:

November received its name from the Latin novem, meaning nine. How is it, then, that it is the eleventh month? Well, when January and February were added to the ten month Roman calendar, November retained its name.

This seems to be an example of the way life is. There is a changeless nature of life within which all change takes place. The presence of change in our lives today cannot be overstated. And so it’s true that that which is changeless cannot be overstated, either. Who you are, beyond your given name, is also changeless. The truth of who you are carries the names Beauty, Peace, Love, Prosperity, Divine Order, Wisdom, Grace, Wholeness, Perfection and all that is good and whole and right about life.

So at your thanksgiving moments this month, I invite you to give thanks for that which you often cannot touch, but can only experience. Give thanks for how all that is good and whole and right exists in your life, no matter what is happening around you. I like to have Thanksgiving remind me to say, “Thank you” more. The gift and blessing of a heartfelt “Thank you” is a healing action. Looking others in the eye–whether you know them or not–and thanking them, can multiply the healing power of gratitude. And we can all agree that the world could use all the warm fuzzy vibrations we can create.

I am so thankful for the “heart” of this Center for Spiritual Living Denver community. I experience this heart here all the time. I want to thank Rev. Jim for the invitation two years ago to become part of this community. The gifts and blessings still abound.
Thank you–simply, purely and powerfully. Thank you.

Rev. Mary Jo
Senior Minister     I     Return

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