by J Douglas Bottorff | Feb 15, 2013 | New Thought Inspiration, The Spiritual Experience, Uncategorized, Unity
Click for audio: From Fear to Creativity It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to point out the debilitating nature of fear, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded from time to time what we already know about it. More importantly, it’s helpful to be reminded that fear is an...
by J Douglas Bottorff | Feb 10, 2013 | General Inspiration, New Thought Inspiration, Unity
Click for audio: For This You Were Born “For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Every one who is of the truth hears my voice” (Jn. 18:37). If traditional Christian theology were accurate, you would think Jesus would...
by J Douglas Bottorff | Feb 3, 2013 | General Inspiration, New Thought Inspiration, The Spiritual Experience, Unity
Click for Audio: Finding Strength in Adversity “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 Everyone has moments of uncertainty, of trial, of self doubt, and even despair. In these moments we seek help...
by J Douglas Bottorff | Jan 20, 2013 | General Inspiration, Guided Meditation, Meditation & Prayer, New Thought Inspiration, The Spiritual Experience, Unity
Click for audio: A Meditative Practice, Part 2 I want to continue with the subject of meditation because, while the practice may seem to be the most difficult aspect of the spiritual path, it is by far the most important. It’s important because it provides you with...
by J Douglas Bottorff | Jan 6, 2013 | General Inspiration, New Thought Inspiration, The Spiritual Experience, Unity
Click for audio: From Place to Process “If you want to be a great soul, be a great soul now.” Ralph Waldo Emerson There is much about the concept of spiritual guidance that is a mystery to many. We often seek guidance to a place in life, a certain acquisition or a...
by J Douglas Bottorff | Dec 9, 2012 | Advent, Christmas Series, New Thought Inspiration, The Spiritual Experience, Unity
Click for audio: Faith and Expectation Christmas is a season that anticipates the coming Messiah, so it is appropriate to discuss the role that expectation plays in our spiritual approach to life. I have often said that faith and expectation are synonymous terms. If...
