On Sunday, November 17th 2024 I had the chance to offer a message to the Wayfarer’s Chapel Community in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. I was with them in the chapel at St. Francis Episcopal Church where they have been worshiping since land movement made their beloved glass chapel inaccessible.
My talk gets to the heart of Be Love, Be Honest, Be Useful. It includes references to two readings from the Bible Jeremiah 31:31-34, Revelation 21:1-4 and a reading from the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg Divine Love and Wisdom n. 241. I also reference “A New Church,” by the late Rev. Dr. George Dole.
You can also listen this talk and the readings on the Wayfarer’s Chapel Podcast.
Keywords attention, stability, community, love, honesty, usefulness, spiritual growth, inner wisdom, Swedenborgian theology, obstacles
Summary Rev. Sage Cole discusses the importance of attention in our lives, emphasizing that true stability and peace come from within rather than external sources. She explores the concept of community and the new church, highlighting the need for connection and support among individuals. Sage also addresses the idea of obstacles as opportunities for growth and introduces her motto of 'be love, be honest, be useful' as a guiding principle for living a meaningful life. Ultimately, she calls for a deeper connection to the inner wisdom that resides within each person, suggesting that this is essential for creating a better world.
Takeaways
* Attention is our most valuable resource.
* True stability comes from within ourselves.
* Community is essential for spiritual growth.
* Obstacles can be seen as opportunities for growth.
* The new church is about living in relationship with one another.
* We need to embrace both the sacred and the profane in our lives.
* Honesty is crucial in identifying what blocks love.
* Being love can transform our interactions with others.
* We must notice what is needed in any given moment.
* Living the law within ourselves is the key to a better world.
Titles
* The Gift of Attention
* Inner Stability in a Changing World
Sound Bites
* "We are part of the new church."
* "Obstacles are opportunities."
* "Be love, be honest, be useful."
* "What is in the way of love?"
Chapters
00:00 The Power of Attention
03:10 Finding Stability Within
06:02 The New Church and Community
09:01 Obstacles as Opportunities
11:59 The New Trinity: Be Love, Be Honest, Be Useful
20:56 Living the Law Within
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
