Rev. Jenn's Blog
Divinity That Shapes Our Ends
“`There is a Divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew them as we may’ [William Shakespeare, Hamlet]. This familiar idea is a part of the folklore of the common life of many peoples. Again and again, we are reminded by the fact of our own lives that there is an...
So It Will Be
God said to Cyrus: “I will go before you and make the rough places smooth. I will break through gates and cut through iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places so you may know that I Am God.” From Isaiah 45:2-3 Some...
Unlimited Imagination
“I like to think of ideas as potential energy. They're really wonderful, but nothing will happen until we risk putting them into action. “. . . Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations. If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won't exist...
This Is Now
A dinner guest where Jesus was eating said: “Blessed is anyone who will eat bread in the Kingdom of God.” Then Jesus replied: “A person was hosting a banquet and invited many. At dinner time, they sent their servant to tell the guests: ‘Come, because everything is...
Looking Through
“We look through the rain to the sunshine that lies ahead, through winter snow and ice to spring that is just beyond, still invisible. We look through the seed to the flower or fruit. “We are right now looking through the experiences of life toward the expression...
Find Contentment
“As you establish divine order . . . within, as you find your home in the Christ, the Truth, you are bound to find your right environment—the place that [God] has prepared for you, in which to serve . . . and develop your soul. “The only place to find contentment and...
Faith In Your Own Faith
“Have faith in your own faith. Have faith enough in yourself to believe that you really have enough faith to move mountains. . . . “People are constantly saying that they wish they had more faith because if they had they could get better results. You have to...
That Was Then
The Lord says: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name.” Isaiah 43:1 Some Ideas to Contemplate: In this passage, the Prophet Isaiah tells the children of Israel that God (Higher Power, Supreme Divine Energy, Great Spirit, etc.) has saved...
The Way of Intention
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 Some Ideas to Contemplate: In this passage, the Psalmist appreciates both their connection with God (Higher Power, Supreme Divine Energy, Great Spirit, etc.) and their intuition. Sometimes...
Living Love
An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: “Do not fear taking Mary as your wife, for it is through the Holy Spirit that she has conceived a son you are to name Jesus.” From Matthew 1:20-24 Some Ideas to Contemplate: In this passage from the...
Bringing Joy
An angel of the Lord said to the shepherds: “Behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” Luke 2:10 Some Ideas to Contemplate: In this passage from the story of Jesus’s birth by the Gospel Writer called Luke, an angel of God (Higher...
Knowing Peace
“For the sake of my family and friends, I say: ‘Peace be within you.’” Psalm 122:8 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This Psalm affirms the security and prosperity that comes with declaring and knowing inner peace no matter what way occur within us or around us. The...
Holding Hope
“In his name, the nations shall hold their hope.” Isaiah 42:4; also quoted in Matthew 12:21 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This passage from the Hebrew Prophet Isaiah anticipates a messiah’s arrival and a bright future based on his leadership. While Isaiah is not...
The Master Blueprint
“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” Psalm 127:1 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This wisdom from the Psalmist teaches us that everything we do depends on our connection with God (Higher Power, Supreme Universal Energy, etc.) as our Source...
The Serene Attitude
“Peace, I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” John 14:27 Some Ideas to Contemplate: Jesus—Master Mystic, Healer, Teacher, and Wayshower—lived in the world without being caught in worldly dynamics. He is filled...
The Energetic Enterprise
Jesus said: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a jeweler in search of fine pearls. When they find one pearl of great value, they sell everything they have to buy it.” Matthew 13:45-46 Some Ideas to Contemplate: Jesus’s wisdom in one of his many parables about the...
The Thought Equation
“Do not judge according to appearances, but by virtuous judgment.” John 7:24 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This wisdom from Jesus—Master Mystic, Wayshower, Healer, and Teacher—reminds us not to focus on outer, material conditions, but to keep an illumined...
The Conscious Direction
“If you are unwilling to serve God, choose this day what you will serve.” Joshua 24:15 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This wisdom from the Hebrew leader Joshua challenges the Israelites to decide for themselves how they will act. They can follow the footsteps of...
The Conscious Direction
“If you are unwilling to serve God, choose this day what you will serve.” Joshua 24:15 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This wisdom from the Hebrew leader Joshua challenges the Israelites to decide for themselves how they will act. They can follow the footsteps of...
The Golden Vision
“God which dwells within me does the work.” John 14:10 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This wisdom from Jesus—master teacher, healer, and wayshower—reminds you that your divine soul self, your God imprint, the Christ, can run your life. Through the Christ, the same...
I Act
“I will show you my faith by my deeds.” James 2:18 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This wisdom from James, Jesus’s brother, encourages us to boldly live our faith. To James, it is not enough to be faithful. And only praying for our heart’s desires is not enough. ...
I Act
“I will show you my faith by my deeds.” James 2:18 Some Ideas to Contemplate: This wisdom from James, Jesus’s brother, encourages us to boldly live our faith. To James, it is not enough to be faithful. And only praying for our heart’s desires is not enough. ...
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