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Christmas Service 2018
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Living in the Presence of God
How can we keep the awareness of God’s presence in our hearts, when our minds are racing with a billion thoughts, preferences, opinions, etc. This is our Divine Task. When we achieve it perfectly we are free. Until then God watches the heart, and sees the sincerity of our effort to live in the Divine Presence. It is our sincere … Read More
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What is it, to Fail Spiritually
As this week’s reading says, “We know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of Man will visit us”. Let us, therefore, learn to keep the oil of our devotion burning always in the lamps of our sadhana (spiritual efforts) that we may be ready to receive Christ Consciousness when it arrives to lift us up. Join Zach … Read More
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The Law of Karma: Bondage or Soul Release?
Yes, there is a law functioning in & through all lives however; karma is what you make it. Swami Kriyananda suggested to us the definition: karma is that which draws you closer to God or pulls you farther away. Our task is to accept it, and then choose that attitude which will raise our consciousness.So bondage or soul release is … Read More
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Reincarnation: the Spiral Staircase
Can you imagine a life where every desire is fulfilled ? Where every past mistake is put to rest? Where all things work out for the best? How wonderful it would be! Welcome to the reality of reincarnation – the souls long journey home. Find out more this Sunday. Matt Stickney
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The Promise of the Scriptures
This week’s Sunday topic, The Promise of the Scriptures, refers to one of the most inspiring stories in the Bible, that of the prodigal son and his return to the house of his loving father. It is the story of us all as we make our way back to our one true Father, Who waits to welcome us Home with … Read More
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Faith is a Call to Prayer; Prayer is a Call to Faith
</iframe> Paramhansa Yogananda once said, “the time for knowing God has come.” What does it mean to know something? What is the difference between belief and faith? This Sunday we will journey together on the path of Self realization to discover the magnetic ardor of our own hearts and how we can cultivate deeper faith in God, the greatest power in … Read More
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Why Tell God Anything When He Already Knows Everthing?
Do we pray so that we can get God’s attention and make Him aware of our troubles? This is obviously unnecessary since, as Jesus says, Your Father knoweth what things you have need of, before ye ask Him. Rather, by praying we affirm our intention to be guided by divine will alone; and in doing so, we become receptive to … Read More
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What is the Best Way to Pray?
Yogananda tells us that prayer is talking with God, and Meditation is Listening for God’s response. This leaves us with infinite possibilities for the role of prayer in our lives, and the best ways to approach prayer. Join us this Sunday as we explore this essential topic! Blessings, Nayaswami Padma