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Summary from 04-24-2022 – Imagination From Another PerspectiveIn this week’s discussion, Stuart Christians led us into further study of the importance of using our Trinity inspired imagination to walk out our lives in union and oneness with Trinity. Stuart’s overview of imagination was insightful and stimulated much conversation. Stuart also explored creativity from a child’s perspective, illustrating with two cartoons from years past. The essence of using imagination is from a child like perspective. 

Summary from 04-17-2022 - A Reminder of the Cross and the Resurrection - Part 2This week’s discussion focused on the extraordinary act of love manifested on the cross and in the resurrection of the Christ. Such act of love released an awakening back into our true identity and relationship with the Trinity. Contrary to much popular evangelical teaching, the cross is not an act of penal substitution, rather an act of intense agape love extravagantly poured onto all of humanity.

Summary from 04-10-2022 - A Reminder of the Cross and the Resurrection - Part 1I this week’s discussion, we focused on the condition of humanity after the transgression of Adam and Eve, through time and leading up to the incarnational reality of the cross and the crucifixion of Jesus. This discussion leads us into thoughts for the next week’s celebration (Resurrection Sunday).

Summary from March 20, 2022: JUST PLAIN GRACEI this Sunday’s discussion, Greg Aldrich leads a discussion of pure, plain grace, using a video from Graham Cook as the focal point of discussion. Clearly grace permeates every aspect of our body, soul and spirit, allowing us to lead an ever increasing life of joy and peace.  

Summary from March 13, 2022: Looking At Prayer Through An Aramaic Perspective - Part 5In this final installment of looking at the Lord’s Prayer from an Aramaic perspective, we gathered and discussed the concept of forgiveness of self and other, “leading not into temptation”, “deliver us from evil” and the final line. The Aramaic perspective provides deep insights into these concepts and leads us into a greater sense of freedom and peace. 

Summary from March 6, 2022: Looking At Prayer Through An Aramaic Perspective - Part 4In today’s gathering continued looking at the Lord’s Prayer from an Aramaic perspective. In this discussion we looked at the phrases “thy kingdom come”, “thy will be done”, and “on earth as it is in heaven”. As the discussion progresses, we see that there is a depth the wholeness of God that we have not yet fully grasped. The kingdom is within and amongst us, not separated from us. These revelations impact our personal perspective and beliefs, as well as who we live our lives. As we see the interconnectedness of creation, including humanity, with the Father, the depth and wholeness of t the Father and who we relate on a scale much bigger than ourselves, our perspective broadens thereby opening us to the greater reality of union and oneness with the Trinity, and each other.

Summary from February 27, 2022: Looking At Prayer Through An Aramaic Perspective - Part 3In today’s gathering, we continued looking at the Lord’s Prayer from an Aramaic perspective. In this discussion we looked at the phrases “who art in heaven” and “hallowed be thy name”. As the discussion progresses, we see that there is a depth the wholeness of God that we have not yet fully grasped. The kingdom is within and amongst us, not separated from us. These revelations impact our personal perspective and beliefs, as well as who we live our lives. As we see the interconnectedness of creation, including humanity, with the Father, the depth and wholeness of the Father and who we relate on a scale much bigger than ourselves, our perspective broadens thereby opening us to the greater reality of union and oneness with the Trinity, and each other.

Summary from February 20, 2022:  Looking At Prayer Through An Aramaic Perspective – Part 2In today’s gathering we begin looking at the Lord’s Prayer from an Aramaic perspective. In this discussion we looked at the beginning of the prayer – Our Father, who art in heaven. As the discussion progresses, we see that the term “Father” is both personal and also intertwined with the entirety of creation. This revelation has an impact on our personal perspective and beliefs. As we see the interconnectedness of creation, including humanity, with the Father, our perspective broadens thereby opening us to the greater reality of union and oneness with the Trinity, and each other.

Summary from February 13, 2022: Looking At Prayer Through An Aramaic PerspectiveIn the days of Jesus, the Jewish leaders had reduced prayer to a ritual or formula. But the disciples saw something different in Jesus then what they had experienced in their Jewish culture. When asked by the disciples how to pray, Jesus answered in a unique perspective using the culturally full language of Aramaic. Today we gathered to begin an exploration of what did Jesus say about prayer from a Semitic, Aramaic culturally perspective.

Summary from February 6, 2022 – How Do I Fit In This World – Part 3In this gathering we continued our deep and lengthy discussions about the negative impact of lower emotions, such as fear, anger, anxiety, and how our union and oneness with the Trinity helps lift us up into the higher emotions, such as gratitude, joy, and peace. As we journey upward into a greater awareness of our sonship, our union and oneness, and the freedom we have in and through the Trinity, we naturally change into who we really are. Then we can understand that we do fit in this place in our time and culture.

Summary from January 30, 2022 – How Do I Fit In This World – Part 2In this gathering we engaged in deep and lengthy discussions about the negative impact of lower emotions, such as fear, anger, anxiety, and how our union and oneness with the Trinity helps lift us up into the higher emotions, such as gratitude, joy, and peace. As sons of God brought into this world for such a time as this, we learn to fit in this world as we learn the dynamic and power given to us as sons. As sons, life is an upward journey into the higher emotions so that our joy may be complete and our outreach to others lifts them upward as well.

Summary from January 23, 2022 – How Do I Fit In This WorldDrawing on concepts we have learned over the past few years, this discussions takes us to the place of contemplating and talking about how I fit in this present world. This discussion is a lively and excellent look at how we, as sons of God, are to function, how we can get there, and what holds us back.

Summary from January 16, 2022 – A Look At Malcolm Smith YouTube Webinar 386 - Part 2This week’s discussion continues to review the concepts of Malcolm Smith’s YouTube video Webinar 386 in which Malcolm draws upon the story of David and Goliath to illustrate aspects of life we have not fully understood or walked in. During this discussion we talk about the power of imagination as presented by Malcolm. We then look at how can a person’s imagination be used in conjunction with God’s imprint on our lives to impact and change our lives and the lives of those around us. We also listened to a clip from an Andrew Womack teaching that contributes to a better understanding of imagination. Finally, we listened to a short teaching from Joe Dispenza that brings into focus the physiological impact of the main concepts discussed.

Summary from January 9, 2022 – A Look At Malcolm Smith YouTube Webinar 386 - Part 1This weeks discussion centers on a review of Malcolm Smith’s YouTube video Webinar 386 in which Malcolm draws upon the story of David and Goliath to illustrate aspects of life we have not fully understood or walked in. During this discussion we talk about the power of imagination as presented by Malcolm. We then look at how can a person’s imagination be used in conjunction with God’s imprint on our lives to impact and change our lives and the lives of those around us. 

Summary from January 2, 2022 – Cooperating with Holy Spirit UpgradesIn this weeks discussion we looked at Romans 12:2 which discusses the concept of renewing our minds. We looked at the aspect of our cooperating and participating in the process of upgrading our thoughts and beliefs to incorporate greater freedom and truth. Using computer concepts of upgrading computer bios firmware and operating systems software, we can see how we can actively participate in this wonderful process and become active and impactful sons of God.

Summary of December 26, 2021 – Going Back To Go Forward – Part 5In this conversation, we discuss how we can move forward in life as true sons of God by understanding our true nature. As we gain greater understanding, fear, shame, guilt, anxiety and many other toxic emotions loosen their grip on us and can no longer stifle our creativity. This conversation concludes with looking towards 2022 with expectancy of learning to live in the now and be a light in the darkness of our society. 

Summary of December 19, 2021 – Going Back To Go Forward – Part 4In this teaching, we focus on the true nature of humanity. The key to living a whole life as sons of God is to know our true nature.  If we do not understand our true nature, then the Holy Spirit will work out of love to teach us this essential truth. As we mature in our understanding of the truth of who we are, do we truly blossom as sons of God and our co-creative nature. 

Summary of December 12, 2021 – Going Back To Go Forward – Part 3In this teaching, we continue to examine and open the nature of humanity. Understanding the true nature of man is essential to living out wholeness.  If we do not understand our true nature, then the Holy Spirit will work out of love to teach us this essential truth. Only as we mature in our understanding of the truth of who we are, do we truly blossom as sons of God and our co-creative nature. 

Summary of December 5, 2021 – Going Back To Go Forward – Part 2In this teaching, we continue to engage in an open discussion about God, eternity, creation, Adam, and Eve, the nature of Trinity and the nature of humanity. Understanding the true nature of God and man is essential to living out wholeness.  Only as we mature in our understanding of truth do we truly blossom as sons of God and our co-creative nature. 

Summary of November 28, 2021 – Going Back To Go Forward – Part 1 In this teaching, first recorded in mid-October 2021, we engage in an open discussion about God, eternity, creation, Adam, and Eve, and much more. Understanding the beginning and the events that follow is critical to developing an understanding of God and ultimate truth. Only as we mature in our understanding of truth do we truly blossom as sons of God and our co-creative nature.