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Incremental acts of courage, love, interdependence, generosity, and grace are the small drops that wear away stones, carve new landscapes into immovable mountains, and by torrents of popular will, cause sudden changes in the world.
Gratitude is more than a fleeting feeling; it’s an attitude and a way of life that involves acknowledging the tangible and intangible, often leading to a desire to give back to others.
This mindset can be cultivated through reflection, recognizing your dependence on others and the world around you, and expressing thankfulness.
A few weeks ago, we explored the meaning of Presence and Listening. We talked about slowing down, grounding ourselves, and practicing sacred attention—being fully here, body and soul. Today, we continue that conversation. This time, we go deeper. Because once we begin to live in presence – once we make room to truly listen – … Continue reading “Presence and Listening 2”
Today, we turn our hearts and minds toward Compassionate Transformation — the idea that compassion is not only a feeling or a response to suffering but also a catalyst for deep change in ourselves, in our relationships, and in our world. We live in a time when compassion is often portrayed as weakness, tenderness as … Continue reading “Compassionate Transformation”
Imagination has the power to reshape boundaries, ignite creativity, and help us dream beyond past limitations. Drawing on wisdom from Covey, Einstein, and lived experience, Rev. Dianne encourages us to live with possibility and boldness, guided by the Spirit of Love.
Hope is more than a wish — it is a spiritual force that empowers imagination, honesty, and resilience. Rev. Dianne invites us to cultivate hope as a daily practice that strengthens commitment, fuels justice, and lights the path forward. One of the most impactful feelings you’ll ever experience is hope. Hope occurs when we center … Continue reading Hope is Power
Memory grounds us in gratitude, connects us with ancestors, and offers grace in both remembering and forgetting. Rev. Dianne explores how recalling our roots — and releasing what no longer serves — helps us live with purpose, love, and resilience. We’ve all been there: kicking ourselves because we can’t remember someone’s name or an “important” … Continue reading “The Power of Memory: A Harvest of Grace”
Words can heal or harm, build up or tear down. In this sermon, Rev. Dianne explores the profound spiritual responsibility of language — urging us to choose honesty, compassion, and respect as we speak our truth and shape our communities.
Suffering is part of the human story — but it doesn’t have to define us. In this sermon, Rev. Dianne explores how we can understand suffering through multiple faith perspectives, discover meaning in our struggles, and turn to spiritual practices and community for relief and resilience. For those who adhere to the Christian faith, suffering … Continue reading “Theology of Suffering: Getting a Handle on It and Relieving It”
