History of New Thought

The Science of Mind is the study of Life and the nature of the laws of thought; the conception that we live in a spiritual Universe; that God is in, through, around and for us.

— Ernest Holmes

• The Greek Philosopher Plato developed the philosophical concept of transcende

A Heart That Forgives

Jack Kornfield tells us that, forgiveness is the capacity to let go, to release the suffering, the sorrows, the burdens of the pains and betrayals of the past, and instead to choose the mystery of love. He says forgiveness shifts us from the small separate sense of ourselves to a capacity to renew, to let go, to live i

The Road to Forgiveness

Forgiveness is alive; it is a living breathing experience you choose for yourself. It’s not always easy but the alternative is just plain painful because letting old hurts stay stuck will pose a threat to your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual

The Shame Makers

A Talk Given by David Jones on Sept. 5^th, 2010
Today’s talk is entitled “The Shame Makers.” I will talk about what shame is, the types of families that often produce shame in us, and then have some discussion on what is the real truth about our nature and the divine love that is deep

Today with Paul Nyquist

Being the Church

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For many children and adults, a church is simply a building, a place to go on Sunday. I grew up in a devout, church-going family, and we were in church every Sunday. We attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Millard, Nebraska, a suburb of Omaha.

But as I got older, my definition of church deepened. I became involved in a congregation, first as a church member and then as a pastor.

Those of us who have spent years within its doors realize that the church is far more than a building. In its simplest definition, the church is the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:27). He is the vine; we are the branches (John 15:5). We are grafted together, growing and drawing nourishment from our heavenly Father. We are no longer to live as independent individuals but to be connected as one body, the church.

Now, when I think of the church, I think of the many times the church family has been present for my wife, Cheryl, and me. Just last year, the church provided nurture and love to our youngest son, Sawyer, and his wife, Karen. They were expecting their second child, a girl. Early in the pregnancy, medical tests showed severe chromosomal issues, indicating that she would not live after birth. They made the difficult decision to carry the baby as long as she lived, and we all hoped for the chance to meet her before she slipped into eternity.

At this time, Sawyer was in his final year in seminary. They were typical examples of a poor seminary student and family. This was going to be a serious expense, however. If the baby was born, medical costs would be enormous, followed by immediate funeral expenses. In addition, Sawyer and Karen needed support and encouragement to persevere—and we were 1,000 miles away.

During those difficult weeks and months, the church that Sawyer and Karen attend in Dallas joined together to meet their needs. Members and leaders in the church regularly prayed for and over the family. The church set up a fund to help defray the additional costs. People provided meals. The church provided pastoral support and encouragement each step of the way.

Ella Selah Nyquist was born and lived a short 38-minute life. She is now buried with love in a grave in central Michigan. For her, Sawyer, Karen, and all of our family, the church truly acted like the body of Christ. They met the needs of a hurting family. And I am truly grateful.

A Sermon given by David Jones on June 20, 2010

A Sermon given by David Jones on June 20, 2010
This is a very beautiful story that will surely touch your heart. I hope you will enjoy it as I give the details.

A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box

Devotion for Friday, May 20, 2016

Based on this passage, some Christian denominations require head coverings for women. The Plymouth Brethren, for example, hold that women show respect for God and male leadership when they cover their heads with scarves, shawls, or hats during the worship service. Others see this as a specific historical-cultural practice not binding for us today.