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Making a DifferenceFinding Inner Peace by Mary Ellen SwartzPeace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you. (John 14:27) The peace of God has already been given to each of us. Why then are we not seeing peace in the world? Because peace doesn't exist anywhere outside of us. Peace abides within us and we have the power to choose it at any moment. Listen as Mary Ellen shares practical thoughts about choosing peace even when things don't look the way we would like.Support the show
2025-08-0316 minMaking a DifferenceWhere's the Joy? by Mary Ellen Swartz What is joy? Many think of joy as an emotion that is evoked by having something one desires. But where is joy when we don't have something we desire? Where can joy be found then? No one can give you joy and no one can take joy away from you. Listen as Mary Ellen reminds you that joy is already within you. As you practice attuning to the Presence within you begin to feel the joy that's already there. Practicing gratitude and making a gratitude list of even the smallest things can be a way of stirring up the joy...
2025-07-2014 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Find Your Purpose by Mary Ellen SwartzHave you ever wondered if there is a purpose or a type of plan within you? Or, have you wondered if there really is a purpose, how do you go about finding it? Listen as Mary Ellen shares this practical and helpful lesson about finding the purpose and plan that has already been implanted within you. For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11If you wish to share a gift please follow the link below.
2025-06-2918 minMaking a DifferenceYour Good Has Your Name On It by Mary Ellen SwartzAll of God is where you are and wherever you are all of God-good is there. Listen as Mary Ellen reminds you that your good is waiting for you to align with it. It has your name on it and knows where you are, at all times and in all places.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below. Support the show
2025-06-1518 minMaking a DifferenceHow Shall We Remember? by Mary Ellen SwartzWhen is remembering a good thing? When is forgetting a good thing? Listen as Mary Ellen shares this powerful message about remembering and appreciating those who have been a part of our lives. And, the importance of forgetting or letting go of what we think we should have done about something in the past. If you feel guided to share a gift of appreciation for the podcast please follow the link below.Support the show
2025-06-0115 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Begin Changing Your Belief In Lack by Mary Ellen Swartz"For the love of money is the root of all evil" (1 Timothy 6:10) Have you mistakenly thought this scripture says that MONEY is the root of evil? It is the LOVE OF MONEY that causes all manner of problems for us. What do you believe about money? Listen as Mary Ellen shares this important lesson about abundance and changing the belief in lack.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below.Support the show
2025-05-1820 minMaking a DifferenceIt's Never Too Late by Mary Ellen SwartzListen as Mary Ellen shares a practical lesson found within the story of Ezekiel and his dream. (Ezekiel 34:1-14) The Hebrew name Ezekiel means God strengthens. Metaphysically Ezekiel means that in us that relies on God and shows us how to demonstrate strength even in the seemingly impossible. Please follow the link below if you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts.Support the show
2025-05-1119 minMaking a DifferenceHome Is The Most Excellent Place by Mary Ellen SwartzA favorite story said to be told by Jesus the Christ is the one called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This story is only found in the 15th chapter of Luke and reportedly told when the scribes and Pharisees were murmuring or complaining that Jesus welcomed everyone, even the sinners, to come and eat with them. Listen as Mary Ellen suggests that each character in the story represents an aspect of everyone and that "coming home" is the journey of everyone.Please follow the link below if you are guided to share a gift o...
2025-04-2718 minMaking a DifferenceWhat Holy Week Can Mean To You by Mary Ellen SwartzFor many Holy Week has been seen as something that only happened in the life of Jesus the Christ. Listen as Mary Ellen shares some metaphysical meanings and lessons to be found within Palm Sunday and Holy Week which are always applicable...even in today's world. Support the show
2025-04-1320 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Become Spiritual by Mary Ellen SwartzWhat does it mean to be spiritual? What would it take for you or anyone else to become spiritual? Mathew 5th chapter contains many of the teachings of Jesus about this. Listen as Mary Ellen shares her thoughts about what it means to be spiritual.Support the show
2025-03-3018 minMaking a DifferenceHow And Why To Love The Unlovable by Mary Ellen SwartzWhat is the greatest commandment? When asked this, Jesus said it is to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40)This sounds good. But what about someone who you feel is just unlovable? What about someone who doesn't deserve love? Maybe it feels like you don't deserve love. Listen as Mary Ellen speaks to the why...
2025-03-1619 minMaking a DifferenceA New Concept of Prayer by Mary Ellen Swartz"Prayer - Communion between God and man. This communion takes place in the Innermost part of man's being. Prayer is the most highly accelerated mind action known. It steps up mental action until man's consciousness synchronizes with the Christ Mind." The Revealing Word published by Unity.Listen as Mary Ellen shares a practical and useable message that may offer you a new insight and concept of prayer. Follow the link below if you appreciate our podcasts and are guided to share a gift. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show
2025-03-0219 minMaking a DifferenceGet Ready For Your Miracle, Part 2 by Mary Ellen SwartzIn this lesson Mary Ellen speaks of miracles as natural and that each one is wired for miracles. Getting ready for a miracle involves expectation. You may want your miracle but what are you expecting? Getting ready for a miracle involves focus. Energy goes where focus is being directed. Where is your focus directing energy in your life? "In reality miracles are events that take place as a result of the operation of a higher, unknown law. All true action is governed by law. Nothing just happens. All happenings are the result of cause and can be ex...
2025-02-1621 minMaking a DifferenceGet Ready For Your Miracle by Mary Ellen SwartzListen to this lesson taught by Mary Ellen as she explains the metaphysical principle or law behind miracles and get ready for your own miracle.Miracle - "An event in the physical world beyond or out of the ordinary course of things, deviating from the known laws of nature, or transcending our knowledge of these laws." (Webster)Miracle - "In reality miracles are events that take place as a result of the operation of a higher, unknown law. All true action is governed by law. Nothing just happens. All happenings are the result of cause and c...
2025-02-0918 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Begin Opening Your Mind To Abundance, part 2 by Larry Swartz"Lack in any form is against the very essence of pure being which is omnipresent abundance, and we get to choose how it expresses to, through and as us." Larry SwartzListen as Larry shares part 2 of How to Begin Opening Your Mind To Abundance which includes some exercises to remove blocks to accepting the abundance which is omnipresent.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen. Support the show
2025-02-0215 minMaking a DifferenceRelooking At Regrets by Mary Ellen SwartzLuke 9:62 "Jesus said to him, 'No man who puts his hand on the plough handle and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.'" Regrets! What are they? Why and how does regret and remorse have an affect on our lives now?Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts about regrets and explains how focusing on them is creating more of the same.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary EllenSupport the s...
2025-01-1917 minMaking a DifferenceA Fresh Look At God's Will by Mary Ellen SwartzThe will of God is not passive but rather it's the blueprint within all creation and that includes each of us. The belief that God wills both good and evil doesn't align with the truth that God is all good and only good can come from God.Listen as Mary Ellen shares an inspiring fresh look at God's will.If you enjoy our podcasts and want to encourage us, please follow the link below to share a gift of any amount. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show
2025-01-0419 minMaking a DifferenceAre You Ready For A New Look At Christmas? by Mary Ellen SwartzThe books of the Bible are not in chronological order and this includes the New Testament. Therefore, the first account of the birth of Jesus is not the book of Matthew, nor of Luke, but it is in the writings of Paul: Galatians 4:4; Romans 1:3, 4 and 8:3, and Philippians 2:5–11. Listen as Mary Ellen shares a practical message to help you understand Christmas as Jesus' story and your story, too.If you appreciate our podcasts and wish to share a gift with us, please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show
2024-12-2217 minMaking a DifferenceAre You Ready For A New Look At Jesus? by Mary Ellen SwartzAre you ready to take a new look at Jesus? Are you willing to expand your understanding of Jesus? Listen as Mary Ellen shares a lesson about who Jesus was and who Jesus is in our ever growing spiritual understanding. Christ is the perfect idea of God...Jesus is the perfect expression of the divine idea of man. The Revealing Word published by Unity. Unity books can be found in a local library or ordered online at Unity.org.The medieval Christian mystic known as Meister Eckhart, said: “God never begot just one son, but the eternal is...
2024-12-0720 minMaking a DifferenceYour Life Is Moving Forward Not Backward - Mary Ellen SwartzThe impulse within all life is about moving forward. You may not have realized it, but your life has always been moving forward and not backward. Listen as Mary Ellen shares some metaphysical lessons and meanings for our lives today that can be found within the life of Moses and the journey from bondage to freedom. Let There Be Light, Old Testament Interpretations by Elizabeth Sand Turner, published by Unity, is recommended reading. It can be ordered through #Unity.orgPAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our po...
2024-11-2419 minMaking a DifferenceYou Are Not Powerless! by Mary Ellen SwartzHave you been feeling powerless? Do you feel someone or some group has taken away your power or in the process of taking away your power? This lesson may be just for you. Listen as Mary Ellen shares a spiritually sound and practical message about our real power which can never be thwarted or taken away.PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you feel guided to share a gift in appreciation of our podcasts please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary EllenSupport the show
2024-11-0914 minMaking a DifferenceYou Deserve Freedom by Larry SwartzWhat is freedom? A Larry Swartz definition of freedom is "A state of mind or being that is found within an emotional alignment with Source Energy of which which we are an extension...."Listen as Larry shares thoughts on the subject of freedom and how it applies to health, finances, relationships and all areas of life. PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you appreciate our podcasts please follow the link below to share a gift. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen Support the show
2024-11-0318 minMaking a DifferenceA Metaphysical Lesson Of Two Sons and One Father by Mary Ellen SwartzAccording to Luke 15th chapter, Jesus told a story about two sons and their father. Often this is referred to as the parable of the prodigal son, although the word prodigal is not used in the scripture. Some find meaning in a surface level approach to the story. In other words, the younger son would represent sinners, the older son represent teachers of the law and the father representing God. What if there are other ways of finding meaning within the story? Listen as Mary Ellen shares a metaphysical lesson about both the sons and the father re...
2024-10-2618 minMaking a DifferenceThe Metaphysics of Forgiveness by Mary Ellen SwartzWe are often told how important it is to forgive. But what is forgiveness and is there a recipe for it? Listen as Mary Ellen shares a practical lesson about forgiveness and the process of forgiving ourselves and others. "Forgiveness is a process of giving up the false for the true; erasing sin and error from the mind and body. It is closely related to repentance, which is turning from belief in sin to belief in God and righteousness. It is through forgiveness that true spiritual healing is accomplished. Forgiveness removes the errors of the mind, and b...
2024-10-1222 minMaking a DifferenceCan Spirituality Really Be Simple? by Mary Ellen SwartzThe familiar acronym KISS might be a reminder to keep our spirituality simple. Some would define spirituality as that which has to do with ecclesiastical law and belonging to the church. Simplicity is often defined as the state of being uncomplicated or uncompounded. Is it possible that spirituality is not as complicated as previously believed? In other words, what if spirituality is basically simple? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about not making spirituality complicated and keeping it simple, practical and useable.PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you enjoy our podcasts and wish to share a gift i...
2024-09-2917 minMaking a DifferenceLive Like There's No Tomorrow! Mary Ellen Swartz"Do you not say that after four months comes the harvest? Behold, I say to you, Lift up your eyes and look at the fields which have turned white and have long been ready for the harvest." (John 4:35)Listen as Mary Ellen speaks to the importance of living like there's no tomorrow because in reality tomorrow will never come. Living like there's no tomorrow is knowing we are now living in the Presence and Allness of God and now is our moment to remember it.PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you appreciate our podcasts a gift in...
2024-09-1520 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Find Your Promised Land - Mary Ellen SwartzIn the book of Genesis there is a story of Moses leading the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt to a new place referred to as the promised land. Metaphysically the promised land is for each of us now. Our journey to the promised land begins when we are ready let go of the old and accept the new.Listen as Mary Ellen shares a metaphysical approach to the journey made by Moses and the Israelites to the promised land of abundance. It is symbolic of a journey that is made over and over by each of us a...
2024-09-0120 minMaking a DifferenceFinding Metaphysical Principles In Moral Laws - by Mary Ellen SwartzThou Shall not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14) The surface level this commandment seems to deal with moral living and outer action. On deeper levels one sees there are metaphysical principles to be found which include our thoughts and beliefs and that to which we give power.Thou shall not steal. (Exodus 20:15) On a surface level this commandment seems to be about not taking anything that belongs to another. Deeper level understanding reveals that life is always in balance. Even if one temporarily takes what belongs to another ultimately life will return it where it belongs.. Listen as Mary El...
2024-08-1820 minMaking a DifferenceLaws or Metaphysical Principles? Mary Ellen SwartzListen as Mary Ellen speaks to outer laws as Metaphysical Principles. The foundational principle of Life is One Presence, One Power, One Source. Giving power to anything other than the One Source always ends badly for us because it temporarily limits our greater good.Taking the name or nature of the One in vain or limiting ways always brings limiting effects in our life. Whatever we think and believe about the One always affects how we think and believe about ourselves and the good we deserve. Remembering to keep the Sabbath is about remembering to pause outwardly a...
2024-08-0424 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Get Through Distressing Moments In Life - Mary Ellen Swartz"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Thou hast been with us always; therefore will we not fear when the earth quakes and mountains are shaken into the heart of the sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the force thereof. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of our God, the holy place of the most High." (Psalm 46, Lamsa translation)Listen as Mary Ellen shares powerful and timeless reminders of how to get through any moment that feels threatening...
2024-07-2011 minMaking a DifferenceGreater Is The Power Within You Than (fill in the blank) by Mary Ellen Swartz"That which would annihilate us (the lions of disease, poverty, sorrow) is powerless before a consciousness superbly poised in faith." Let There Be Light by Elizabeth Sand Turner, published by UnityMuch symbolism and deep spiritual lessons can be found in the book of Daniel. Listen as Mary Ellen shares some timeless symbolism found in the 6th chapter of Daniel and a present day message that the Power within us is always greater than anything outside us. PAYPAL NOW WORKS! Follow the link below if you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for ou...
2024-07-0622 minMaking a DifferenceWhat Does It Mean To Pray In The Name Of Jesus? Mary Ellen SwartzListen as Mary Ellen shares her understanding of prayer and what it means to pray in the name of Jesus. Prayer is not about asking or begging God to give us what we do not have. Instead, it is saying yes to the good that has already been prepared for us but which we have yet to understand and accept.When we pray in the name (nature) of Jesus it is with the understanding that the same power within Jesus is within us. It is knowing that we are one with God and that the answers we seek...
2024-06-2316 minMaking a DifferenceYou Can Be A Peacemaker...Really! by Mary Ellen Swartz"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God." (Matt. 5:9) Unity defines a peacemaker as "one who has the ability to say 'peace' to the turbulent waves of thought and have them obey." Revealing Word by Unity.Listen as Mary Ellen shares some practical ways anyone can be a peacemaker, right where they are now.PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation, please follow the link below.Support the show
2024-06-0917 minMaking a DifferenceMercy...Who Deserves It And Who Doesn't? Mary Ellen Swartz"Blessed are the merciful for they shall have mercy." (Matthew 5:7)Mercy is often thought of as something given to an offender or someone who it is within our power to punish. What if mercy is actually a life principle that everyone can use and benefit from?Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about making practical use of mercy in our everyday lives.PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts, please follow the link below.Support the show
2024-05-2515 minMaking a DifferenceMeekness Has A Bad Rap - Mary Ellen SwartzBlessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:3)Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about meekness getting a "bad rap." The reason is because when meekness is viewed from human only thinking it's often equated with weakness or spinelessness. Meekness is, In fact, a powerful spiritual attitude we can cultivate. From spiritual understanding, meekness is an attitude of receptivity to the Infinite. "There is but one Source of being. That Source is the Living Fountain of all good, be it life, love, wisdom, power... That Source and you are connected, every moment of...
2024-05-1115 minMaking a DifferenceA Sure-Fire Way To Your Good - Mary Ellen SwartzBlessed are the poor in spirit for theirs in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5: 3 KJV. Blessed are the humble for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Lamsa transl. "The poor in spirit (humble) are persons who relinquish their human concepts that they may learn from God. The intellect of man is marvelous indeed; yet if we are to attain divine wisdom we must be humble (poor in spirit.") Your Hope of Glory by Elizabeth Sand Turner (Unity books) Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts and practical application of Jesus' teaching. Learn to practice being willin...
2024-04-2716 minMaking a DifferenceA Day Of Judgment? Oh My!! by Mary Ellen SwartzGod's judgment, our judgments, judgmentalness and a day of judgment are linked. Listen as Mary Ellen connects the dots on the subject of judgment.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts, please follow the link below.Support the show
2024-04-1320 minMaking a DifferenceA Metaphysical Easter Lesson - Mary Ellen SwartzUnity considers Easter as more than the story in the life of Jesus the Christ. Metaphysically Easter is about each individual awakening from the "dead" false beliefs that hinder the life more abundant of which Jesus taught. The crossing out or releasing of old beliefs is necessary for new life and understanding to grow within us. Listen as Mary Ellen tells a metaphysical Easter story that is applicable to us today. PAYPAL NOW WORKS! To share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen....
2024-03-3120 minMaking a DifferenceWhat The Heck Is Practical Christianity? Mary Ellen SwartzWho was Jesus? What is the Christ? Who is the only begotten? Listen as Mary Ellen gives a powerful talk about Practical Christianity and the Dynamic Power within you. PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show
2024-03-0922 minMaking a DifferenceGod Is Good All The Time??? Mary Ellen SwartzHow could someone have terrible things happen in their body, their family, their finances, if God is good all the time?Listen to this powerful lesson by Mary Ellen that will help shed light on the question for you.PAYPAL NOW WORKS! If you feel guided to share a gift in appreciation of our podcasts, please follow the link below.Support the show
2024-02-2520 minMaking a DifferenceToltec Wisdom, Part 4 - Mary Ellen SwartzThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel Reyes contains simple but powerful helps for becoming awake and aware spiritually. It begins with the premise that we've been "domesticated" or given guidelines by those around us in order to fit in. However, we have the power to form new agreements with ourselves which will transform our lives. The book offers 4 new agreements as guidelines. 1st Agreement: Be impeccable with your word.2nd Agreement: Don't take anything personally3rd Agreement: Don't make assumptions4th Agreement: Always do your best"The fourth agreement allows the other three to beco...
2024-01-2718 minMaking a DifferenceToltec Wisdom, Part 2 - Mary Ellen SwartzThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel Reyes is a little book with simple yet powerful points for becoming awake and aware spiritually. It begins with the premise that we have been "domesticated" or given guidelines by those around us in order to fit in."Just being ourselves is the biggest fear we have as humans...We end up feeling inauthentic because we try to put on a mask - so afraid that someone will realize we are not what we pretend to be." 2nd Agreement: Don't take anything personally "Whatever happens around you, don't take it p...
2024-01-1418 minMaking a DifferenceWhat's Ahead? by Mary Ellen Swartz (revised)Autobiography in Five Chapters (Tibetan Book of Living and Dying)Chapter 1"I walk down the streetThere is a deep hole in the sidewalkI fall inI am lost...I am hopelessIt isn't my faultIt takes forever to find a way out.Chapter 2I walk down the same streetThere is a deep hole in the sidewalkI pretend I don't see itI fall in againI can't believe I'm in the same placeBut it isn't my faultIt...
2023-12-3016 minMaking a DifferencePeace is a Principle You Can Apply, Advent part 2 - Mary Ellen SwartzThe Advent Season and the Lenten Season are similar in that each focuses on preparation for deeper awareness of the Christ within. Peace is the theme for the second week of Advent. Listen as Mary Ellen shares some powerful reminders that Peace is an ever present Principle that can be applied by anyone regardless of current circumstances and situations. If you are guided to share a gift of gratitude, please follow the link below.Support the show
2023-12-0921 minMaking a DifferenceOne Presence, One Power and You - Mary Ellen SwartzIn the beginning of no beginnings...God. What does that even mean? What does One Presence, One Power have to do with you and your life in the confronting moment? Listen as Mary Ellen shares an uplifting message of God as Omnipresence, One Presence, One Source that is not separate or apart from you, but an integral part of you, expressing in you, through you, and as you.Please follow the link below to share a gift of gratitude.Support the show
2023-11-1920 minMaking a DifferenceThe Struggle Between You and You - Mary Ellen SwartzWhen we set about to change our way of thinking it is not uncommon for us to experience a sense of struggle between the mind and the body. Listen as Mary Ellen uses the story in Genesis of Jacob and Esau as metaphor for the inward struggle we may feel between the inner and the outer aspects of our being. We collectively are a Spiritual Being currently having physical expression.Please follow the link below to share a gift of gratitude.Support the show
2023-11-0523 minMaking a DifferenceSpiritual Law, Persistency and Consistency - Mary Ellen SwartzListen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about the importance of being persistent and consistent with regard to Spiritual Law and the flow of ever-expanding good in our lives.If guided to share a gift of gratitude please follow the link below.Support the show
2023-10-2218 minMaking a DifferenceWhat Is Ours To Do? Mary Ellen SwartzJesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working." (John 5:17)What is going on the world now? What are we being called to do with regard to happenings around us?What is going on in our individual lives now? What are we being called to do? How are we being called to show up?Listen as Mary Ellen shares important some reminders about the Spiritual Work that all are called to do. #spiritualgemsaz #Unity #LivingUnity #Practicalchristianity #newthought #newthoughtmovement #m...
2023-10-0815 minMaking a DifferenceUnleashing Your Greatness - Mary Ellen Swartz The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles is a powerful little book filled with reminders about the Innate Greatness of everyone. "I repeat that your place in life, including your material environment, is determined by the thought-form you habitually hold of yourself. When you make a thought-form of yourself you can hardly fail to form in your mind a corresponding environment. "See nature as a great living and advancing presence, and see human society in exactly the same way. It is all one, coming from one source, and it is all good. You yourself are ma...
2023-09-2319 minMaking a DifferenceThe Science of Being Great - Mary Ellen SwartzSometimes people want to know what we personally like to read. We often re-read the classic New Thought books. For example, The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles contains reminders of our innate greatness, "There is a Principle of Power in every person. By the intelligent use and direction of this principle, man can develop his own mental faculties. Man has an inherent power by which he may grow in whatsoever direction he pleases, and there does not appear to be any limit to the possibilities of his growth."There is a genius in every man and...
2023-09-0920 minMaking a DifferenceThe Fundamental Principle of Life - Mary Ellen SwartzThe fundamental principle of life is Oneness...One Presence, One Life, One Mind. Listen as Mary Ellen makes this statement practical and reminds you of your oneness with the Source of all the answers you seek. You don't need a guru. You don't need to find someone to tell you what to do. You don't need to go somewhere for the answers to life. The only place for you to go is within your very own Being where you will find all the answers to all the questions you have now or will have at any point in lif...
2023-08-2620 minMaking a DifferenceThe Law of Compensation and You - Mary Ellen Swartz The Revealing Word, published by Unity, defines cause and effect as the law of sequence; the balance wheel of the universe. "This law, like all other divine laws, inheres in Being and is good. 'Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap' (Galatians 6:7) Man lives in two worlds, the world of cause (the within) and the world of effect (the without.)Listen as Mary Ellen explains the Law of Compensation and how it works in our lives. Whether it is called the Law of Compensation, the Law of Attraction, or the Law of Sequence, it refers to t...
2023-08-1222 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #15 Your Answers - Mary Ellen Swartz"Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into the trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John MuirListen as Mary Ellen leads you in a quieting time which includes visualizing nature sharing its life giving energy and you are receptive to the answers you seek. Support the show
2023-08-0609 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #14 Releasing Anxiety - Mary Ellen SwartzLow level anxiety in not an uncommon experience in today's world. Give yourself a gift of 4 minutes and allow Mary Ellen to lead you in a quieting time that may help in releasing some feelings of anxiety. Support the show
2023-08-0618 minMaking a DifferenceWhat About Vegetarianism, Voting, God's Will and Unforgiveable Sin? Mary Ellen SwartzListen as Mary Ellen shares Unity's teachings and her understanding about vegetarianism, how to vote, God's will, and that unforgiveable sin you may have heard about.#spiritualgemsaz #unity #practicalchristianity #newthoughtIf you are guided to share a gift for these podcasts, please follow the link below.Support the show
2023-07-3020 minMaking a DifferenceProsperity Is An Inside Job - Mary Ellen SwartzProsperity is an inside job, according to Mary Ellen. Listen as she explains what this means and gives practical ways to enhance our ability to receive more prosperity into our lives.#spiritualgemsaz #unity #practicalchristianity #makingadifferenceIf you are guided to make a donation, please follow the link below.Support the show
2023-07-1622 minMaking a DifferenceA Lesson on the Sabbath and Holy Communion - Mary Ellen Swartz"The Sabbath is kept any time we enter into spiritual consciousness and rest from thoughts of temporal things." - The Revealing Word - Unity"Lord's Supper, metaphysically (is) God's covenant with mankind...the bread symbolizes spiritual substance, or the body. The wine symbolizes the blood or spiritual life. " - The Revealing Word - Unity Listen and enjoy Mary Ellen's understanding of the deeper meaning to be found within the Sabbath and Holy Communion. #spiritualgemsaz #unity #livingunity #practicalchristianityPlease click the clink below if you are guided to share a gift in appreciation of our podcasts.
2023-07-0227 minMaking a DifferenceYou Experience in Life What You Are Convinced is So - Mary Ellen SwartzWhat are you convinced is so about you and your life? What facts or beliefs of others have influenced you to accept as a truth? What limitation have you accepted about your past, your education, your age, your body? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about how our experiences are connected with what we are convinced is so and most importantly, how these can be examined by us and new choices made.#spiritualgemsaz #unity #livingunity #practicalchristianity #newthought #newthoughtmovement If you are guided to make a donation in appreciation of our podcasts, please click the link below. Bl...
2023-06-1819 minMaking a DifferenceA Lesson Of Reconciliation - Mary Ellen SwartzGenesis 25th chapter contains a story about the twins, Jacob and Esau. Listen as Mary Ellen shares a metaphysical lesson about the twins we all have, the two aspects of our one self. From a literal view the Genesis story is about the long ago estrangement and eventual reconciliation of two brothers. From a metaphysical view it is a story about us and the estrangement and eventual reconciliation of our mental and physical expressions. The reconciliation comes as a result of accepting ourselves as beloved and worthy right now. #spiritualgemsaz #unity #livingunity #practicalchristianity #newthought #newthoughtmovement #makingadifferenceClic...
2023-06-0421 minMaking a DifferenceA Metaphysical Lesson From Job - Mary Ellen SwartzJob is the central figure in the book with the same name in the Hebrew scriptures. Listen as Mary Ellen shares insights into this allegorical story that can be applied to present day life. Spoiler alert - it's not about patience. #spiritualgemsaz #unity #livingunity #practicalchristianity #newthought #newthoughtmovement #makingadifference Please click the link below if you feel guided to support our podcasts.Support the show
2023-05-2020 minMaking a DifferenceWhat If Everything You Want Is In Forgiveness? - Mary Ellen SwartzMany have defined forgiveness as the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven. Unity goes further to say that forgiveness is " a process of giving up the false for the true... giving up something." (The Revealing Word, Unity School of Christianity.) Have you been reluctant to forgive yourself or another for something? Have you thought forgiveness is about forgetting, excusing, ignoring or minimizing?Would it make a difference if you realized that everything you want... well-being in any aspect of your life,...everything you want is found in forgiveness? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts on...
2023-05-0617 minMaking a DifferenceHow You Can See God - Mary Ellen SwartzThe fifth chapter of Matthew is thought by many to contain a brief overview of the timeless, practical and useable teachings that Jesus gave during his physical ministry. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."(Matthew 5:8) Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about the meaning and possibility of "seeing" God, when Jesus apparently knew and taught that God is Spirit. (John 4:24) #spiritualgemsaz #unity #livingunity #newthought #newthoughtmovement #makingadifference #practicalchristianityIf you are guided, click the link below and support our podcast. Support the show
2023-04-1616 minMaking a DifferenceEaster Ponderings - Mary Ellen SwartzWho, what, when, where? Listen as Mary Ellen shares some of her ponderings regarding all things Easter. If you are guided, click the link below and support our podcast. #spiritualgemsaz #unity #livingunity #newthought #newthoughtmovement #makingadifference #practicalchristianitySupport the show
2023-04-0717 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Have That For Which You Dream - Mary Ellen SwartzRighteousness - A state of harmony established in consciousness through the right use of God-given attributes. It leads directly to eternal life. Truth working in consciousness brings forth the perfect salvation of the whole man (woman)Spirit, soul, body - and righteousness (right relation) is expressed in all his (her) affairs. - The Revealing Word, UnityMany feel that the heart of Jesus' teachings are summed up in the Sermon On The Mount (Matthew 5th chapter.) When studying those teachings many have found them to be timeless, relevant, and practical in the 21st century. Listen as Mary...
2023-03-3117 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Find Comfort When There Is Loss - Mary Ellen SwartzMany consider the heart of Jesus' teachings are found in the Sermon On The Mount (Matthew 5th chapter.) The teachings of Jesus may sound inspiring but are they relevant or practical today? Are Jesus' teachings applicable when loss of a loved one happens, when there are challenges with physical well-being, loss of employment or finances? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about how to find our comfort when there is loss. If you are guided, click the link below and support our podcast. #spiritualgemsaz #unity #livingunity #newthought #newthoughtmovement #makingadifference #practicalchristianitySupport the show
2023-03-1414 minMaking a DifferenceLent From A Metaphysical Perspective - Mary Ellen SwartzLent is thought by some Christians to be a forty day time of fasting from food or giving up of something enjoyable in order to prepare for Easter. You are invited to listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about the metaphysical practice of Lent. The inner fast is giving up a practiced limiting thought or belief. The inner feast is choosing to practice positive thoughts that affirm the Truth of who we are as spiritual beings, in order to daily live life more fully. "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10If you...
2023-02-2116 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Make Peace With Your Life And Help The World - Mary Ellen SwartzA ripple is described as a small wave that is the effect of a single action or cause. Listen as Mary Ellen shares thoughts about ripple effects that can be deliberately caused by us. Just as there is a ripple effect on a body of water caused by a pebble tossed into it, so there is a ripple effect caused each time we find a way to make peace with our lives. When we find ways to choose peace right where we are, there is an energy of peace that ripples into the world around us. If you are g...
2023-02-1720 minMaking a DifferenceYour Christmas Connection, Part 1 - Mary Ellen SwartzChristmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. However, Christ existed long before Jesus was born and exists today in each one. Listen as Mary Ellen shares Part 1 of "Your Christmas Connection."Support the show
2022-12-0319 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #13 Health and Wholeness - Mary Ellen SwartzGive yourself a gift, take 6 minutes and listen as Mary Ellen shares a quieting time that focuses on health and wholeness. Let the affirmative words lead you into a remembrance that well-being is your true state of being. #Spiritualgemsaz #Unity #NewThought #Makingadifference Support the show
2022-12-0207 minMaking a DifferenceHow to Make Advent Relevant in Your Life - Mary Ellen SwartzAdvent, as a date on the calendar, is the period of four Sundays before Christmas or the celebration of the Earthly birth of Jesus. Though there is no scriptural reference for this, it can be and often is meaningful in one's spiritual practice. Listen as Mary Ellen suggests making Advent an inner practice in order to find deeper meaning and relevance. Advent can symbolize the practice of consciously coming home to the Christ within.Support the show
2022-11-2820 minMaking a DifferenceOur Great Tool of Gratitude - Mary Ellen SwartzListen as Mary Ellen shares a lesson on the powerful tool of gratitude that is awaiting our use and which can literally change our lives. "Metaphysicians have discovered that words that express thanks, gratitude, and praise release energies of mind and Soul; and their use is usually followed by effects so pronounced that they are quickly identified with the words that provoke them." Charles Fillmore "A grateful heart will always attract to itself in one way or another, through human hands, or through wonder-working ways, the great things needed to solve the particular situation. It is...
2022-11-2018 minMaking a DifferenceChristmas in July or Whenever - Mary Ellen Swartz"We need a little Christmas...right this very minute" - from the musical "Mame."Listen as Mary Ellen shares some thoughts about Christmas being more than a date on a calendar and more than a celebration of the birth of Jesus...it's a story of awakening to the Divine within us.Support the show
2022-07-2317 minMaking a DifferenceHow to Not Let Breaking News Break You - Mary Ellen SwartzListen as Mary Ellen shares some practical thoughts regarding staying informed about happenings in the world around us, as well as some ways to not let the news drain and exhaust us. With awareness, it is possible to stay informed but not addicted to the news. Support the show
2022-06-2624 minMaking a DifferenceYour Word is Your Wand by Mary Ellen SwartzIn the book "Your Word is Your Wand" by Florence Scovel Shinn, we are reminded that our word is filled with magic and power!Death and life are in the power of the tongue, meaning our words have more power than we have realized. Listen as Mary Ellen uses the allegory of Ezekiel to emphasize the power of our word which is always available to use in even the most impossible looking situation. Support the show
2022-06-2020 minMaking a DifferenceWorld Healing Meditation - Mary Ellen SwartzAlmost everyone says they want peace on Earth but many say it has to begin with someone else. John Randolph Price, the originator of the World Healing Meditation, said when we take the offensive against anything in the outer world we get emotionally involved and give our power away. When we live from knowing our Oneness with God, we realize the power within us is greater than any facts in the outer world. Take 5 minutes and listen as Rev. Mary Ellen shares the World Healing Meditation. Let yourself remember that you are a co-creator with God and Peace on...
2022-03-1705 minMaking a DifferenceWhatever the Question, Love is the Answer - Mary Ellen SwartzIs it possible that love is the answer to the question you have been asking?Jesus taught that Love is the great foundation of Life (our life...all life.) This foundation is based upon Oneness... Divine Love...which incorporates us and everyone else.Listen as Mary Ellen shares some powerful reminders about how love can be the answer to the questions concerning healing, prosperity, forgiveness and peace. P.S. Making the choice to move our thoughts and feelings to love and forgiveness, as quickly as possible in any situation...including world happenings...is vital for w...
2022-02-0628 minMaking a DifferenceA Thing or Two About Endings and Beginnings - Mary Ellen SwartzMary Ellen knows a thing or two about life's endings and beginnings...and so do you! Listen as she reminds you that endings and beginnings are intermixed and connected. Each ending is a beginning and each beginning is an ending, overlapping and converging . Your life has never been nor will it ever be stagnant. This is the best time of your life if you will allow it to be.Support the show
2021-12-3022 minMaking a DifferenceA Metaphysical Look at Advent and the Second Coming - Mary Ellen SwartzThe word advent means "the coming." In many traditions Advent is associated with a time of awaiting or expectation of the Second Coming.Listen as Mary Ellen shares some deeper thoughts about Advent and suggests that the Second Coming is not limited to a time/space collective experience but rather is an individual experience that is the result of one's full realization of the Christ within.Support the show
2021-12-0422 minMaking a DifferenceHow To Pray Using The Golden Key - Mary Ellen SwartzEmmet Fox, author and wisdom teacher of the 20th century, introduced thousands of people then and now a technique that is life changing. The Golden Key, as he explained is "Simplicity itself. All that you have to do is this: Stop thinking about the difficulty, whatever it is, and think about God instead."Mary Ellen expands on the basic technique and shares thoughts about how to pray using The Golden Key. Support the show
2021-11-0521 minMaking a DifferenceWhy and How of Living in the Now - Mary Ellen Swartz"Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? I say to you, lift up your eyes and behold the fields are white and ready to harvest even now." John 4:35We have heard many times how important it is to stay in the now and not be focused on the past or the future. Why? Now is our point of power.Listen as Mary Ellen shares the spiritual principle behind living in the now and some practical tools that will help.Support the show
2021-10-2425 minMaking a DifferenceHow to Face F.E.A.R by Mary Ellen SwartzMary Ellen shares an acronym for Fear = False Evidence Appearing RealThe challenges we have in life are the result of feeling separated from God and not remembering our oneness with God.When we know the Truth that Truth makes us free...free of fear.We set ourselves free from fear when we make the practice of the Presence a way of life.Practicing the Presence results in our knowing that the power of God in us is always greater than the power in anything outside of us.Support the show
2021-10-0328 minMaking a DifferenceHow to Let Go of Regrets...if you ever have them by Mary EllenThe burden of regret is too heavy to continue carrying.Letting go of regrets is a process rather than something done once.Listen as Mary Ellen shares some practical suggestions that may be valuable to the process of letting go of any regret you may have. You deserve to let go and move forward to the more fulfilling life you choose.Support the show
2021-09-0422 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #12 Inhale positive energy and exhale toxins - Mary Ellen SwartzKeep an appointment with yourself and have a few moments of quieting to find your place of peace. Following the guidance of Mary Ellen, taking a few inhalations of positive energy and exhalations of toxins, you will be reenergized and empowered from within.Support the show
2021-08-3105 minMaking a DifferenceHow to Find Peace When There is No Peace by Mary EllenWhat is peace? Where is it found? How will finding peace make a difference in one's life?Listen as Mary Ellen shares spiritual truths and practical applications for peace."Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you; not as the world gives, I give unto you."Support the show
2021-08-2424 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #11 Connecting with your Inner Strength - Mary Ellen SwartzGive yourself a gift and allow Rev. Mary Ellen to guide you into relaxing and connecting with your inner strength. You will feel empowered to make the decisions and meet the challenges ahead with serenity and confidence. Support the show
2021-06-1604 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #10 Exhale stress and inhale energy - Mary Ellen SwartzIt takes less than five minutes to give yourself a precious gift - the gift of quieting and centering. As you become more aware of your breath, it will become natural for you to exhale stress and tension and inhale peace and energy. Support the show
2020-08-3104 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #9 Connecting with Inner Wisdom and Answers - Mary Ellen SwartzIt takes less than five minutes for the listener to enjoy a relaxation exercise for the body and to be led into a time of remembering their connection with Inner Wisdom, the realm of answers for their questions. Support the show
2020-08-2305 minMaking a DifferenceDeeper Teachings of Jesus - Mary Ellen Swartz"You have heard it said...but I say to you." Jesus took the application of Mosaic Law beyond just outer actions and included thoughts and feelings. Listen as Mary Ellen shares how Jesus' teachings are as applicable today as they ever have been and from them we learn how to take back our power. Support the show
2020-07-2636 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #8 Creating Your Inner Sanctuary - Mary Ellen SwartzWith only a few minutes of practice one can create a personal Inner Sanctuary for peace which will always be available. To complement Quieting Time #7 this episode #8 includes a symbolic wisdom figure in the Inner Sanctuary.Support the show
2020-07-2105 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #7 Your Inner Sanctuary - Mary Ellen SwartzThe listener is gently guided in creating their own inner sanctuary. The value in having one's own inner sanctuary of peace? It's always just a thought away and available any time, anywhere.Support the show
2020-06-1904 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #6 Deeper connection with your life - Mary Ellen Swartz"Your life knows what it wants to be." Allow this quieting time to take you into a deeper connection with your life.Support the show
2020-05-1004 minMaking a DifferenceAtonement vs At-One-Ment by Rev. Mary Ellen SwartzThe listener is invited to take a "peek" into the spiritual journey of Mary Ellen Swartz as she was seeking answers to questions about the atonement.Support the show
2020-05-0934 minMaking a DifferenceThe Emmaus Journey by Rev. Mary Ellen SwartzThere is a story (Luke 24:13-35) about two of Jesus' followers who, after the crucifixion, were on a journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Focused on loss and grief, they did not recognize Jesus as the stranger who joined them on the journey. This story can be symbolic of us and how we often do not recognize/remember that we are not alone on the journey of life.Support the show
2020-05-0222 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #5 Energizing and healing your mind and body -. Mary Ellen SwartzExperience a time of quieting and centering with a focus on energizing and healing the mind and body.Support the show
2020-04-2104 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #4 Finding inner peace - Mary Ellen SwartzAll it takes is five minutes to be guided to release concerns and find a place of inner peace.Support the show
2020-04-1904 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #3 Finding your secret power within - Mary Ellen SwartzIt takes less than five minutes for the listener to be gently guided to the secret place/secret space or power center within and to feel connected with the Source of wisdom, peace, and love. Support the show
2020-04-1704 minMaking a DifferenceQuieting Time #2 Feeling connected with Inner Source of Peace - Mary Ellen SwartzThis episode gently guides the listener to feel a connection with their Inner source of peace. Support the show
2020-04-1604 minMaking a DifferenceGuided Meditation and Quieting, # 5 Focus your energy - Mary Ellen Swartz Join Reverend Mary Ellen Swartz as she takes you through a guided meditation that helps you focus your energy to continue living your best life. Support the show
2019-11-0406 minMaking a DifferenceA Guided Meditation and Quieting #4 Living your best life - Mary Ellen Swartz Join Reverend Mary Ellen Swartz as she takes you through a guided meditation that helps you focus your energy to continue living your best life. Support the show
2019-11-0405 minMaking a DifferenceAn Introduction to Quieting and a Guided Session with Mary EllenAn introduction to beginning the process of learning to be still because our power is found in stillness. Mary Ellen Swartz, a Unity Minister, will guide you through a simple and effective meditation to help you still your mind and focus your energy for your best life. Support the show
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