Church of One Love

Is There Life Before Death? W/ Guest Speaker Janet Ellis

The entire game of life is about making the best use of your energy. The question is not, “Is there life after death?” The question is, “Is there life before death?” 

Loving The Earth

Let’s Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the spirituality of nature. WE all know the feeling of being awed by the beauty of a sunset—the stillness of a lake—highway banks covered in bluebonnets... These are gifts—mystical gifts. But let’s explore a little further… Do Trees talk? Can dogs feel? Can plants love their life? Mother Nature nurtures us. What is our responsibility to Her?

Being Awake

The Buddha taught that to be awake and mindful is to transcend the wheel of Karma.  Jesus said over and over again that it is only he who has eyes to see, who has ears to hear, that will receive the message of transcendence, and become able to live in love.  How can simply paying attention to what is before us—the tedium of our daily lives—transform our experience of- and responses to- the world? 

Easter: The Phoenix, Rising

The myth of the legendary bird rising from the ashes is an ancient, powerful and universal one.  Jesus’ resurrection signifies that opportunity for redemption—the second chances that are always available because life itself is eternal—only temporary forms can die.  New life, new hope, new paradigms are always on the other side.  That said, what does this story have to teach us today? 

Palm Sunday: City of Peace

“Jerusalem” literally means, “City of Peace.”  Palm Sunday is the day traditional churches celebrate Jesus entry into the city just days before he would lose his life.  What does it mean to go into the City of Peace?  How can we be peaceful the face of dread and heartache?  How did Jesus?  We will use this story as an instruction manual for keeping the peace.

Divine Livelihood: Sowing in Good Soil

Divine Justice: At The Altar

Divine Love: The Prodigal Son

The Kingdom of Heaven: Like A Mustard Seed

Loving Life: Experiencing Love

We can all agree that this life is imperfect, trying, frustrating and even at times terrifying…and what’s to love about that?   Yet, how can we possibly hope to find happiness if we have no love for life itself?  We all spend so much energy trying to change what is not possible, or not OURS to change, but does giving up the struggle for control mean giving up on life?