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Mar 2020

Prayer is as old as the human species and has been expressed in many ways. Some of the common universal types of prayer include praise for the Creator, mantras, rote liturgy, lamentations, beseeching help, and ‘let’s make a deal’. Affirmative Prayer In our spiritual tradition, “Affirmative prayer” is our primary spiritual practice. This is a type of prayer that combines several biblical beliefs: ‘It is done unto you as you believe’, ‘The answer is in the prayer’, and that it is “God within that does the work”. The implication is that thoughts......
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Color Me Calm and At Peace (Updated)
Since kindergarten, I have loved how art (and coloring) shifts me out of all my fears and upsets, time disappears, and I’m blissfully present in a meditative Zen-zone. Given the popularity of adult coloring...
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Affirmative Prayer – Week of 3/22/2020
The following is a transcript of Rev. Brian Akers’ opening affirmative prayer on Sunday, March 22, 2020: Please join me in this affirmative prayer. Because what I know is that there is only One. ...
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Local Community Support
Howard County Philanthropies Coordinate Coronavirus Response Local funders announce new emergency funds and actions to support the community Four local philanthropies have announced new emergency funds and actions to support community members affected by...
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Affirmative Prayer – Week of March 15, 2020
The following is a transcript of Rev. Brian Akers’ affirmative prayer on Sunday, March 15, 2020: Please join me in this affirmative prayer. Because what I know is this the idea of God being...
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March 15th Sunday Service: Hawthorn Center and Facebook Live-Stream
We know there is a lot of concern about staying healthy. We continue to closely monitor the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The health and safety of our community remain our highest...
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Inspiration in Pandemic
Our very own Carol Pearson has shared a powerful poetic contemplation for us all to consider and bring into our prayers. Please hold these words in your heart and know with us that even...
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Oneness Response to COVID-19
We know there is a lot of concern about staying healthy. We continue to closely monitor the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The health and safety of our community remain our highest...
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