If I were attempting to write this book on my own, I would not know how to begin. I believe that I have received help from Masters, Spirit Guides and Teachers that have gone before me upon the Spirit Path. The purpose of this book is to help myself and others develop into higher … Continue reading Introduction to The Spirit Path
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VespersThe cool damp fogdescends upon the hillsThe twilight stillnessdemands silent reverence. The full moon risesas the sun departs.Daytime sleepsas the night awakens. Soft voices whispersongs of devotional praiseto the Spiritthat is the Creator. The service closeswith gentle praying.Peace descends uponthe people. © Copyright 2023Rev. Jim Hetzer
If life is seen through the moon and the stars,some things are so near; some things are so far.Our senses deceive us so that we would believethat “All” that is around us is what we perceive. All is the energy that drives the creation,defining the boundaries without limitations.All's source is … Continue reading Beautifully Being You Always
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Jesus, Where are YOU? Jesus is not coming back because Jesus never left.His body is in the Earth,His soul is in your chest. Jesus resides within our heartsas part of the Soul of the Creator.He lives with many other Souls as Guides we embrace together. The Creator of … Continue reading Jesus, Where are You?
We define ourselves in our own minds, and that self-definition is critical in who we are and where we will progress. The definition that we make of ourselves carries over into our actions, the way that others see us, the careers we have, our mates, friends, our whole existence. The initial definition and later … Continue reading Who I AM; Who I AM NOT
We each see our own world through our own eyes. There are as many worlds as there are beings to observe the world. This may be the source of the Buddhist teaching that the world is Maya – illusion. What is the true reality beyond what we each comprehend? Who holds The Truth in this … Continue reading Change Yourself, Change Your World
One of the beliefs that nearly led me to not be a minister at the First Spiritualist Temple was based upon the statement attributed to Christ in the Bible: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Light.” The implication of this statement is that the Christians now replace the Jews as “God’s chosen people.” … Continue reading You are your Way, You are your Truth, You are your Light
I had a call one Monday years ago from an acquaintance asking me to call her back. When I called, she told me that she needed help with something to say at her sister’s funeral. I did not know her sister at all. I asked what information she could provide about her sister. The response … Continue reading Eulogy for a Tragedy
One definition of an atheist is “a person that does not believe in a deity”. The term God or deity is so pre-loaded with meaning based upon particular religions that "higher power" or "Creator of All That Is" (COATI) are more useful descriptions. In general, all of the descriptions of God are based upon … Continue reading Looking for the Creator
Most religions have some way for their believers to be released from their errors (sins) through belief in the figurehead of the religion or some procedure tied to that religion’s beliefs. Many religions believe that their religion is THE only valid religion, and following any other religion will lead to their eternal damnation. If merely … Continue reading Karma Versus the Get Out of Hell Free Card