April 5, 2016

Dear Friends,
I was sitting by my labyrinth one morning contemplating GOD and viewing  the beautiful GAIA, earth upon which we all live,  “G” words began to flow into my  thoughts.
Goodness of God
Grace of God
Greatness of God
Gratitude for God
Glory of God
Graciousness of God
Generosity of God
I realized how GOOD  my life is.
I realized how the GRACE of God manifests everyday in my life with wonderful people, divine opportunities and purpose.
I realized God is always GREAT and  GLORIOUS regardless of appearances.
I realized how GRATEFUL I am for God’s GRACIOUSNESS  & GENEROSITY in my life.
How many ideas can you think of today that describe GOD? It is a wonderful way to meditate. Reflecting on God’s Goodness as a spiritual practice will help you feel at peace with your life, and the world. Answers to questions, and challenges will become clear and/or dissolve. The day will flow in Divine Order and Timing.   For God is all there is, in front of us, behind us, to our left, to our right, above us, below us, surrounding us and in us and in all forms of life. God is beyond our finite knowledge and yet we see God in the eyes of a baby, a sunset, a flower.  God is the stars, the sun, the moon, the universe and universes and all dimensions. I am and you are made up of the very essence of God’s Goodness.
Wherever we go, God is there with us on our journey.
GOD is So Good!
Peace and Blessings Always
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March 29, 2016

Dear Friends,
There are times when you need to put your FAITH in ACTION.  Last week Revs. Drs. Abigail and Steve joined in the annual foot washing  on Holy Thursday at the San Diego Civic Center.   We, along with many leaders from many faith traditions came to support the women janitors who clean the buildings in San Diego. We listened to their stories and gently washed their feet.  It was a humbling and beautiful experience.
Please read what Christi Bohan of Pax Christi Catholic Non-violent Peacemakers wrote;
“On Holy Thursday this past week, we participated in the march and foot washing of our San Diego janitors to support an increase wage, and to stop the sexual harassment, exploitation, and rape of female janitors. It was a very powerful and emotional march as one of the janitors carrying a huge wooden cross led us on a walk in downtown San Diego during the lunch time hour as us, the walkers, sang “Here we are Lord” and “Amazing Grace.” The police cleared one side of the road as onlookers stopped to see what was going on as we sang and held signs to support our janitors. We walked a few blocks to the Civic Center Plaza where we heard personal stories of the janitors plight. Various religious leaders shared their thoughts and gave their blessings. Bishop McElroy and two other Bishops from other faiths also were present and talked about their solidarity with the janitors. A major Muslim leader, Imam Taha Hassane, got huge applause when he shared “I want to be caught doing social justice” referring to one of the comments from one of the presidential candidates insinuating Muslims don’t do their part in promoting social justice. Bishop McElroy made a point to acknowledge the tragedy in Belgium to this Muslim leader. One of the signs we held at the march said, “All religions want justice.” To wrap up the talks, the religious leaders and others who wanted to could wash the feet of the janitors and those that wanted their feet wash. It was a great way to see in action what Jesus did for us and how he wants us to serve each other.”
Here are a few photos.

For more photos, go to “INTERFAITH”

March 22,  2016 WORLD WATER DAY
Water is precious. Use it wisely and conservatively.
Every drop counts.

Dear Friends,
On my walk today I was encased by thick fog. I love to look at the hills and valleys and greenery beyond. Today I could not see what I know is there.  The fog reminded me of when I am experiencing unanswered prayer, or very little  clarity on a decision to make, a problem to solve or challenge to overcome. I realize these “experiences” are just the fog in my mind when I have not risen higher in Consciousness to see above and beyond. The Answers are there. When I ask, “Where are you God?” I hear,                   “I AM HERE.”
I know the SUN is always shinning and the fog is temporary.  So I also know God is Always with me, in me, as me, guiding me regardless of my ego fog murking up the Truth of my Being.
As I walked a little farther up a hill, I began to see more of the hills and valleys and the fog began to lift.  When we rise in Consciousness, doesn’t the fog dissipate in mind and a new idea, new answer,  a NEW THOUGHT emerge?  Yes, of course it does.
Whatever you are going through today, it is just a bit of a fog in mind covering up the Truth of God. You are the Beloved Child of God to which All Things have been given.  Surrender your thoughts, will and ideas (fog)and open up to the Divine Will, the Divine Highest and Best (sun shinning) in your life.

The Way will be made Clear!
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Dear Friends,
I am not inclined to voice political opinions in an interfaith newsletter, however I would like to share some thoughts with you. The Presidential campaign has blown consciousness wide open.  We see what happens when candidates promote fear rather than compassion, promote slander rather than issues, and seek power rather than what is best for our beautiful and still great country.
Which candidate speaks with authenticity, with a heart, with intelligence, with collaboration in mind when working with leaders of all governments?
Let us pray for the Divine Outcome in this election.
Watching endless arguments between candidates does not help our consciousness.  Sending love and light and blessings to ALL candidates is an energy worth giving.
On a subconscious level they will receive it.
We at the All Faith Center promote friendship, education, consciousness insight and joyful collaboration among All faiths, creeds, races, cultures, genders and more.  Diversity is a blessing and the heart of God. Every thing created by our Creator is unique and not meant to be the same, or alike. Every snowflake is different, every blade of grass is special and that also goes for people too. Let us CELEBRATE our similarities and our differences. It makes us who we are.  Let us be an example to others and implement the Golden Rule and love God, love others as ourselves in our lives today and everyday.

Let us stand together and promote loving kindness as the Elisha Group.

Dear Friends,
I love the quote above.  It was shared by Georgette at the Tai Chi Labyrinth Walk we had a couple weeks ago.  The Master Rumi understood the process of Divine Life.   All is meant to bless us and flow to us as we open our hearts and minds to greater good and higher consciousness.
What is it you are wanting in your life? 
Why is this “Want” not happening?
As we come to a place of peace, where we listen intently with our hearts, our God Voice gives us all the information we need.  Sometimes this information comes as intuition saying, what you want will not serve you for your highest and best potential.
Can you surrender to GOD’s Highest & Best in your life? 
Can you really let go and let God. 
When we completely surrender and say,”Thy Will Be Done,” it is only then the blessings pour forth into your life greater than you can imagine.  No longer are you pushing or struggling for yourself or others you love. Universal LIFE, Divine LOVE, Omnipresent GOD is always FOR YOU, not against you. Release your will and allow the Divine Outcome SEEK YOU! You will be joyfully surprised and you will have greater understanding why your will did not manifest.
At our next Labyrinth Walk we will be exploring these ideas.   Save the date: Saturday March 19, 2-4pm.
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Dear Friends,
Spring is almost here and so is NEW THOUGHT DAY!   As you all know we are New Thought Ministers doing Interfaith Work. Our love and faith tradition is New Thought (Religious Science and Unity).
Dr. Steve is the creator of the NEW THOUGHT DAY which is celebrated the first Sunday of March.  We will be in Hawaii for this celebration and Steve will present at the Unity Church in Maui.
We are so excited to be there, not only for NTD, but because we were married there 14 years ago! Two wonderful celebrations!  NTD is happening all over the world.  We just received an email from a minister in Melbourne, Australia and how excited he is to celebrate the day. We know ANTN ( Affiliated New Thought Network) and CSL(Centers for Spiritual Living) congregations will also be celebrating our founders and the beginnings and expansion of our faith tradition.
Go to our website and view the excellent NTD Power Point for your own information and understanding of who we are and what we believe.