Dear Friends,

In my morning meditation I ask God, “Is there anyone I need to connect with today? How can I serve and who needs my help.?” Very often names pop into my head I hadn’t thought about in awhile. I know there is a reason I need to reach out to them. I am also very grateful for my life and how blessed I feel living it. For it really is GOD living life through me. My message today is short and simple.
Everyday take a moment to ask GOD to reveal someone who could use a little joy, or comfort, or just to be remembered. Use that information and be GOD
in form.
Here is the Acronym for GOD.
G Give Gratitude
O Offer support
D Do a good deed

Give Gratitude- Be grateful for the little things in your life, not just the big things.
Offer support to someone in need. It could be one you know, a person that comes to mind and/or a homeless person who needs food, money, shelter. I just gave a packet to a homeless man with food, the name of an organization he can seek help from (Interfaith Community Services) and $5.Call someone who has lost a friend, relative or is in ill health right now.
Do a good deed can be picking up the mail for someone on vacation. Offer to shop for someone who is house bound or ill. We just had our Gift of Love Day where we brought cute little stuffed animals to patients in the hospital.
In the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ the Wizard says, “Back where I come from, there are men who do nothing all day but good deeds. They are called good deed doers”.
Be a Good Deed Doer Today and your life will be Blessed in Return.

Being a good deed doer today, Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

In my morning prayer time I noticed I was beginning my prayers with “Let it be….with whatever I was praying for after the “be.”                                                                             Let Love flow through me…                                                                                               Let Divine Peace fill my day…                                                                                             Let the Timing unfold in this day…

I caught myself quickly realizing the idea of LET, may only be a doubt or begging type of prayer. I know the Bible says, “Let There Be Light, and there was Light…” However that was an interpretation of what happened. GOD IS LIGHT so there is nothing else. HE/SHE/IT did not have to ask for Light when It was already Light!

An inner voice reminded me, and I resonated with a whole different feeling. Love is always flowing through me because Love is me. Divine Peace is my day because Peace is inherent within me. Divine Timing happens because I call it forth NOW.

Love, Peace, Timing and All there is, is GOD within me . Recognizing GOD Power is always within me eliminates the need to ASK or LET. I just have to ALLOW and DECLARE my Good. God is in me, as me, doing the work through me NOW.

I don’t have to ask for Strength, God is my strength NOW. I don’t have to say LET this situation unfold beautifully. I can affirm and declare this situation is unfolding beautifully NOW. This or something better.

Remember WHO you are in your daily, moment to moment prayer. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing just KNOW God Within is your guidance and power always. Declare Affirm and KNOW it is done NOW.

Blessings,                                                                                                                              Abigail and Steve

“Learn to be Compassionate and treat each person as the Messiah.”                      Robert Schwartz, Your Souls Path

The last day of 2024 is here, tomorrow we start a New Year, and possibly a New Life. New beginnings are exciting and necessary for our spiritual growth. Perhaps when making resolutions for the New Year, think about Being more rather than Doing more. Here is a beautiful story called     “The Prophecy.”

“Once upon a time there was a small community of people who were not getting along with each other at all. They would bicker and argue and fight all day and all night. Finally, everyone became so disgruntled they began to think of disbanding the whole community altogether!

One night their minister had a vision. The vision was very simple and very short. The vision told him, ‘One of your members is the Messiah.’ The minister shared his vision with the rest of the community and from that day on things began to change.

Every day when one member of the community was with another member they would think, ‘Maybe this is the Messiah.’ so they began to treat one another with more love, with more care and with more respect. When each member of the community got up in the morning and looked in the mirror they would think, ‘Maybe I am the one, Maybe I am the Messiah.’ So they began to treat themselves with more love, with more care and with more respect.

And so the community began to prosper. None of the members bickered or argued or fought any more. Soon the community began to grow. People from far and wide came to join the community and it became known for the love, care and respect that flourished there. So it was that the community that had been dying came to thrive!”

(from Children Believe Everything You Say by Jenifer Day.)

Yes, this may be a children’s story, however this is a story for all ages with wisdom and truth in the message. So in 2025 treat everyone with love, kindness, and respect. Treat yourself with love, kindness and respect, for WE ALL are the ones we have been waiting for. We are the Messiahs.

Be the Messiah in your life. What you see in yourself, you will see in others.

Love and Happy New Year,                                                                                                 Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

The Star of Bethlehem

“The star in nativity scenes represents the Star of Bethlehem, also known as the Christmas star or the Star of the East. According to the biblical account in the Gospel of Matthew, the star served as a celestial sign that guided the three wise men, or Magi, to the birthplace of Jesus.“ (Wikipedia)

“The three Kings represent the souls who have risen above their lower natures and found what is truly important when familiar ways no longer exist.” (Flower Newhouse, The Sacred Heart of Christmas)

“We all want something more. Advent asks the question, what is it for which you are spending your life? What is the star you are following now? And where is that star in its present radiance in your life leading you? Is it a place that is really comprehensive enough to equal the breadth of the human soul?“—from The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister (Thomas Nelson)

Have you ever looked up at the stars on a clear night and just marvel by the magnificence of them? I have seen them on the desert and in areas away from the city and it is almost unreal how beautiful they are. I was in awe of the magnitude of stars and felt so close to the Divine.

Can you imagine the shepherds and the wise men looking up into the sky and seeing the radiance of this one huge star? The scene of the shepherds watching their flock by night and then seeing the star and being guided to the Christ child, as were the wise men, is a beautiful story. They all found a precious gift, a baby with pure potential, pure love, pure innocence and pure hope for the future of all mankind. They found a new way of life, a new consciousness.

In past centuries, the North Star helped men at sea and people traveling great distances. Following a star today can also mean finding your purpose, your calling, your joy in life! Do you see a brilliant star in your life today? Are you following that radiant star? I know people who are absolutely filled with LIFE and PURPOSE and are following their Divine Star within.

Christmas is a wonderful time to pause, reflect about your life, where you are, where you have been and where you would like to go. We are forever evolving and not meant to stay in the same mind set. As we rise in Consciousness, our purposes evolve. Sometimes we are pushed by the Divine and/or pulled by a Vision, a Force Greater than ourselves. The wise men and shepherds were seeking the CHRIST. Ultimately WE are seeking CHIRST CONSCIOUSNESS. We are continually meant to rise above human consciousness to the purity of love for all in everything we do, at work, play, with family, friends and strangers.

The wise men and shepherds found their GUILDING LIGHT, their personal STAR and followed it. Find your GUIDING LIGHT today, your personal STAR by looking WITHIN. Your Christ Consciousness is guiding you, and your new life is evolving today.

Following Our Star,

Abigail and Steve

Co- Ministers of the All Faith Center

December 10, 2024

Dear Friends,

“Through research from the HeartMath Institute, Dr. Joe Dispenza says,”The act of giving activates heart-brain coherence, aligns you with the frequency of abundance, and opens the door to miracles. Generosity is a gateway to transformation, and every act of giving brings you closer to your highest self.” (TCCHE)

I saw in our local newspaper the TOYS for TOTS annual event was happening at a Walmart near us. I thought what a wonderful opportunity to take our granddaughter to buy some toys and help other children have a toy or toys for Christmas. Peyton shares her own toys well with other children, so I thought this would be fun and a great learning opportunity to GIVE to others less fortunate. Her mom started preparing her a few days before I took her to the store, however Peyton didn’t want anything to do with it. She couldn’t quite understand why we would be going in to buy toys NOT FOR HER. The past few months she has gotten caught up in toys and costumes for Halloween and now Santa coming to bring toys. she thinks every time an Amazon delivery comes, it is for her. Her parents are actively helping her realize not all gifts are hers and have asked the “Grandmas’ to not bring over gifts every time we come over. We have faithfully done just that. So the day arrived and I took Peyton to Walmart. We walked up and down the toy aisle several times. I kept asking her which toy she thought a little girl or boy would like. At first she kept saying NO. Then we talked about KINDNESS and GIVING. I said GIVING is like a circle. When you are kind and give to others, kindness and givingness comes back to you. We finally decided on a firetruck for a boy and a doll in a bathtub for a girl. She was quiet as we paid and left the store.

I saw the Marine in charge of the Toys for Tots Day and asked him to come over. We talked and I explained my granddaughter and I wanted to give toys to a boy and girl. He was so sweet and talked with Peyton and thanked her for doing this kindness. She and the Marine put the toys in the box. I gave a check as well told Peyton I was giving too. We left and spent the rest of the day at our house with PopPop. Later when I took her home, she got a new lunchbox in the mail, one she had been waiting for. I told my daughter Tammy what I said at the store, and asked her to help reinforce the Kindness circle. Peyton GAVE and she RECEIVED. Tammy was thrilled to do so.

We all love to give to our families and I ask you to remember to give to others less fortunate, by check, on line or with toys. Make it a great learning experience for your children and/or grandchildren

Giving with Love and Kindness,

Abigail and Steve

Happy December! I love this beautiful month and season! We have our Christmas lights up, tree ornaments on, and house decorated.I sit in my meditation chair loving the lights from our Christmas tree shinning in the darkness. It is warm and sacred.

The idea of LIGHT warming our hearts and lighting our way is a golden thread though many faith traditions. “In the beginning God said, “Let there be LIGHT, which was the beginning of life. We often say, GOD is the LIGHT of the World! Hebrew scriptures say, ” Yahweh is my LIGHT and my salvation.” (Psalm 27). Christians say “God is LIGHT and in him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1.5). Muslims say, “Allah is the LIGHT of the heavens and the earth.” (Sura 24.35).”                    (K.K. Yeo: Kenneth L. Vaux)

“Many religious holidays celebrate LIGHT as spiritual hope. Hanukkah celebrates the hope that the Jewish people derived from the ancient “Miracle of Lights.” where there was only enough oil for one candle and yet it lasted 7 days.                                        Christians decorate with LIGHTS to symbolize Jesus the Christ as the LIGHT of the world.                                                                                                                                During Islam Ramadan, the Fanoos is a lantern used to LIGHT up homes, mosques, and streets.                                                                                                                        Hindus celebrate Diwali, the Festival of LIGHTS.”                                                        (Interfaith exploration of Light representation in the celebration practice and interpretation of religion))

“LIGHT has been symbolic for purity, goodness, illumination, enlightenment, Divine Wisdom,, presence of the Divine, Awakening, of consciousness and embodiment of Truth. Hinduism: LIGHT represents enlightenment and self-realization. JYOTI or inner LIGHT refers to the divine spark within every individual. Buddhism: LIGHT symbolizes wisdom and awakening of consciousness. Cultivating mindfulness and meditation, individuals can illuminate their minds and gain insight into the nature of reality.”  Unlocking the Spiritual Meaning of Light)

What does LIGHT mean for us? Embracing the light within ourselves enables us to shine brightly in the world and make a positive impact on others. We take the time to be kind to others, be a beacon of joy, hope, love and compassion. We realize the LIGHT within us is GOD living LIFE through us and we see GOD as LIGHT within ALL people.

In the beginning GOD! That is our ancestral heritage, our ancient wisdom, our LIGHT, our ONENESS, our very ESSENCE.

Be a LIGHT Unto the World,                                                                                           Abigail and Steve

November 26, 2024

Dear Friends,

We are all looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday. Giving THANKS is an everyday expression of love for us. Last Saturday we were ‘Grammie and Pop Pop sitting” for our little 4 year old granddaughter Peyton.

Before lunch I asked her if she would like to sit in the dinning room. We had some Thanksgiving table decorations and simple Thanksgiving napkins and plates just to make it festive. She loves to eat in our dinning room and said ‘Yes.’ She also wanted to bring in a favorite toy gorilla to sit with us and we did. As we were about to begin I said, “Let’s say Grace.” I began with a simple “Thank you God for our food.” Peyton said it and then we all said it together. I then said, “Thank you God for our sweet Peyton.” She beamed a big smile and immediately said, “Thank you God for Grammie and Pop Pop! Thank you God for Buns!” That is the name of the gorilla in the room. The name itself is another story 🙂 Soon we began a Thank you to other people and things. It was the sweetest and simplest expression of gratitude with a young child.

Later we danced with stuffed animals and a life size doll to Aria’s CD singing “I am so grateful, and I live in a world of abundance with a heart full of love….”

Being Grateful is an expression of Love and Joy and can be experienced and expressed through words, prayers, song and dance. The three of us were laughing and happy in our gratitude expressions. Love filled the room.

“We are creating heaven on earth by Living in Heart Centered Gratitude.”                       by Patricia Wagner

At your Thanksgiving Table this year go around and express love and gratitude for each person and then expand it to others you know including those who are sandpaper to your soul. LOVE is all there is because God is all there is. Let us express that not only on Thanksgiving Day, but everyday of the year.

PRAY SING DANCE!

Blessings, Abigail and Steve

Dear Friends,

My prayer partner, Rev. Dr. Kathleen Johnson and I decided to pray and visualize a gigantic TSUNAMI WAVE of LOVE and LIGHT surrounding our planet earth and moving in and through all people everywhere.

We Declare and Affirm:

The Giant God Force, Tsunami of LOVE and LIGHT flows and moves rapidly in and through the planet and all its people, leaders, political and otherwise. LOVE IS THE ONLY POWER that overcomes fear. LOVE and LIGHT Now Demonstrates over and over with visible evidence! Consciousness is Transformed! We see the Divine Result happening in Great and Wonderful Waves and Ways.

We invite you to join us in this experiment of LOVE and LIGHT.

• See this Tsunami Wave whooshing into and through all beings.
• See the earth people pulsating with goodness and LOVE.
• See the politicians being consumed by LOVE and LIGHT forging ITS way into their decision making process.
• SEE our U.S. leaders, politicians and incoming administration motivated to do and be the highest and best for our country.
• SEE LOVE make a stand, make a demonstration for good, and manifest in situations where LOVE and LIGHT are Heard, Felt and Acted upon for the good of all.

Demonstrations                                                                                                            On my walk one morning I said hello to a man walking his dog. Normally it is just a hello or a wave. This morning the man (who I have never seen before) said, “Have a Blessed Day.” I told him to have a blessed day as well. I felt really good after that encounter. I know blessings just went around the world.

I AM A TSUNAMI OF LOVE

Abigail and Steve

Co- Ministers of the All Faith Center

Dear Friends,

The FEAR

This past election was very difficult for me. I did not vote for Trump and I know those of you who did believed in his philosophy and decided he was the best candidate. I voted for Harris because I believed in her philosophy, policies and that she was the best candidate.  The truth is I went through all kinds of feelings, anger, hurt, confusion as to why Trump won, and then worry and fear set in. Why was I fearful? I was worried he would really follow the paths of Putin and Hitler. I was worried about our immigrants and refugees, our Jewish and Muslim friends, our Black and Brown friends (now being tormented by those wanting to return to slavery) and a possible implementation of

“Project 2025.” Which “opposes abortion and women’s reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, immigrants’ rights, and racial equity.” And calls for abolishing the teaching of “‘critical race theory’ and ‘gender ideology’” in public schools, and “deleting” terms such as “diversity, equity and inclusion,” “gender equity,” and “reproductive health” from “every federal rule, agency regulation, contract, grant … and piece of legislation that exists.” (www.factcheck.org)

The FAITH

And then I read a beautiful story of FAITH in the book, Works of Heart, written by ministers and practitioners from the Affiliated New Thought Network. One of my friends, Rev. Janine Burns wrote a beautiful story about faith. In a nutshell, Janine is a certified captain and has her own boat in Long Island, N.Y. She was at a Music Festival on the water front along with 1700 boats. While watching the festival, a couple other boats came along side and tied up to her boat. The boaters came aboard and Janine was concerned the number of people would be too heavy for her boat. One lady on board called out, “There is water in the cabin!” Janine immediately told everyone to return to their own boats. She saw 5 inches of water coming in and rising.  She said, “I immediately called out my faith to COATI (Creator of All That is), her word for God. Please get us out of this mess. There is only Divine Order and Divine Right Action taking place on my boat right now!” She said, “The next thing I saw, in the midst of all these anchored boats, was a waste-water pump boat heading in my direction. I was amazed! It just happened to be driving toward my boat. He pumped water out of my boat and I could then head back to shore. On that day I realized FAITH is a Super Power. We have choice. We trust the highest and best will unfold. It doesn’t mean challenges won’t happen, however it does not mean all is lost.”

After reading Janine’s story, my FAITH was restored again. I truly believe what we think about we bring about in our lives. God showed up in Janine’s experience, as the waste-water pump boat, as an answer to her prayer, I know Divine Good/God is always showing up and guiding our country. God as Love is the Source of our good and we can rely only on IT, God, Spirit, COATI, however you wish to call our Creator of Life.

The FEED

I heard Jimmer Bolden at The Unity Center sing “Love Wins.” Let us FEED our FAITH with loving kindness and pour it out into the world. Everyone is a child of God. Everyone has been created from the Divine Source. God as LOVE will always Win! Let us FEED our hearts with LOVE and prayers for our country’s leaders to promote loving kindness, respect for all, and to continue the freedom in our beautiful democracy! Every thought is a prayer so let us keep our thought prayers going for equality, equity, human rights and the strength for all our leaders to uphold life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and justice for all.

There is only Divine Order and Divine Right Action taking  place!

I AM LOVE FAITHFULLY BELIEVING                                                                              Abigail and Steve  Co- Ministers of the All Faith Center