Empowered Thoughts

Highest Intentions

Rev. Christine — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:13:26 +0000

I received this beautiful poem after a recent presentation. My words were ordinary but Donna’s hearing and willingness to accept were extraordinary. Praise God!

REV. CHRISTINE

You spoke
of the
Divine Self within.

and I paid attention.

You said,
“The highest intentions come from Good.
I come from the highest intentions.
Therefore, I am Good.”

And my long Healing Journey was complete.

On the Wednesday evening
of June 16, 2010
at a Dress for Success meeting
I became a whole person.

A WHOLE person.

It wasn’t just
What you said
but How you said it.

Non-judgmentally,
freely given,
with Caring
and Love.

My long Healing Journey
was complete
that night.

My Life
of Healing
Began.

Thank you
from
the bottom
of my Heart.

Donna Hood LMT 6/23/10

Standing in Faith

Rev. Christine — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:07:18 +0000

There was a large family camped out in the ICU waiting room for several days. They were disruptive and noisy while the TV blared and the kids cried for attention. It was the only way they knew how to deal with pain. They were disagreeing about whether or not to turn off life support for their family member.

Sometimes life can cause disruption, noise and often there are too many things calling for our attention. The frustration of not being able to control anything is simply exhausting. We are left to rely on our faith, hope and God’s unlimited love.

Thank you for your continued prayers for us. I know your love messages and prayers are getting through to Laurence and he hears you and feels your love. I know I do.

The Power of Positive Thinking

Rev. Christine — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:36:01 +0000

The power of positive thinking! I love this. The enthusiasm, conviction, the passion. What a gift!

Man Up!

Rev. Christine — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:10:04 +0000

Some days “Paper or Plastic?” can be an overwhelming question. I talked with a client today about how we as women waste so much time making decisions, wondering what other people are thinking about us, obsessing about doing the right thing and agonizing over whether we’re good enough to do anything. Stop!!

We need to stop spinning and take action. Did you ever notice how a man will do something and ask questions later? They don’t spin they act. They’re not worried about what someone else is thinking. They are too busy getting stuff done.

It’s time for us to support each other in living our dreams and taking action. It’s time to look at the big picture and move away from the microscopic view. It’s time to MAN UP! I’m ready, are you?

Never Alone

Rev. Christine — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:45:32 +0000

Spiritual faith is knowing that we don’t walk this journey alone. When we turn our awareness to God we know something greater is supporting us in our efforts and on our journey. As we develop the awareness of something greater than ourselves, we see more dramatic results.

Life can be so challenging. It can shake our faith on a daily basis. I know the more grounded I am in faith, I can meet the challenges that show up. I am truly grateful for my awareness of faith, God’s Love and the extraordinary blessings in my life.

Eightfold Path of Faith

Rev. Christine — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:47:03 +0000

You probably wouldn’t drive across the country without a plan. Yet we attempt to travel our spiritual journey uncertain of the direction we are going and without to tools to deal with the obstacles along the way.

Are you ready to live in freedom? Are you ready to accept your divine blessings? Join us as we practice the tools to live in freedom, clarity and love.

Class: The Eight-fold Path of Faith
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Woodland Chapel, 582 High Street SE, Salem, OR
Fee: $45 (bring a bag lunch)
Register: Call Woodland Chapel at 503-362-4139 to reserve your space; pay at the door

As we bring awareness to our blocks and fears we can begin the healing process of releasing error and accepting God’s love. As we build a relationship with God and deepen in our faith, we are able to take dominion over thoughts and feelings. We are strengthen by God’s Love and empowered by Grace.

Participants will learn how to:

• Identify blocks to success
• Transform fears into faith
• Establish spiritual practice to maintain connection with God

The Power of Purpose

Rev. Christine — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:09:17 +0000

Simon Sinek’s sharing of business with purpose is awesome. It is exactly the principle behind covenant-based business and living a covenant-based life. When we live by purpose we move away from the desire to possess and move to being inspired to express. It is the principle of living a faith-based life.

Simon Sinek video

One Day at a Time

Rev. Christine — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:20:18 +0000

There are several phases to the transplant process. Phase 1 is complete! Paula’s cells were successfully transplanted to Laurence’s blood.

Laurence and I have learned so much through this process. The practice of taking one day at a time. The power of prayer. The extraordinary healing presence of love.

There are many other phases to move through in this process. We are truly grateful for each other, the love of family, the partnership of our friends, the Presence of God and the amazing prayer and love being sent our way. God is truly gracious.

Divine Love is Now Victorious

Rev. Christine — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:44:43 +0000

It’s so easy to focus on not being enough. If we were a little bit smarter, worked a little harder, extended ourselves a little farther, then we would be enough. Not true.

As long as we think there is something more to do or be or have, we live in lack. When we accept right where we are, at this moment, right now, we open ourselves for more to flow to us and through us. When we live in the moment we live in love. Emmet Fox wrote, “There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer.”

An affirmation from Catherine Ponder: “Divine Love is doing its perfect work here and now. Divine Love harmonizes, Divine Love adjusts, Divine Love prospers and foresees everything and richly provides every good thing right here and now. Divine Love is now victorious.”

Transforming Fear into Faith

Rev. Christine — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:25:59 +0000

My husband Laurence will be admitted tomorrow to OHSU for a bone marrow transplant. The process is grueling on the body and taxing on the emotions. You wouldn’t know it by Laurence’s joyful smile and upbeat attitude. If he is anxious, he is keeping it to himself.

His attitude is a stark contrast from the experience I had with my Dad last week. The difference is not in the personalities of these two men but in their practice of faith.

The spiritual journey begins with the simple practice of observing our thoughts and emotions and the willingness to train them. Simple but not easy. It takes persistence and patience to identify our fear thoughts and replace them with new ones. It takes dedicated practice to turn away from the appearances of the world and focus on God instead. Each time we conquer fear we develop faith. Each experience helps us build courage to face the fear and walk through it.

Three steps for releasing fear:
1. What is the fear that is haunting you? Fear of lack, fear of illness, fear of being alone are examples of fears that are connected to very powerful emotions.

2. Choose a word of faith that is the opposite of your fear. Examples: lack = abundance, illness = wholeness, being alone = love. Connect it with your experience of God.

3. Create a statement of truth and speak it aloud. Often. Every time the fear thought comes up.
I release my fear of lack and am grateful for God’s abundance that is the source of my good.
I release my fear of illness and am grateful for the wholeness of God that is the truth of my body.
I release my fear of loneliness and am grateful for God’s abundant love that is present in every area of my life.

Replacing fear with faith is not easy but is incredibly a powerful way to shift our emotions and our thinking. It transforms our experience from being a victim to be victorious in life. Blessings for an empowered l