Unity of Wimberley

Ever feel like the world is against you, and that God let's bad things happen? Is our faith not a means of protection? Ponder these questions, with answers, from our Sunday service at Unity of Wimberley with our favorite minister, Rev. Ellen Debenport.

Centuries after the Ten Commandments were written, someone asked Jesus which was the greatest. In one pithy sentence, he synthesized them all.

Do not bear false witness means to be impeccable with your word. It also means to express the truth of who you are. And coveting? The final commandment brings us full circle: Put nothing before God. (Don't worry about the other 603 commandments in the bible!)

We know what adultery mean, but consider adulterate. To cheapen or debase; to make impure. How many areas of our life have we polluted in some way? And what have we stolen from others, if we look deeply?

Rev. Ellen Debenport considers the Ten Commandments, specifically the ones about honoring our parents and not killing each other... together. This is an intriguing juxtaposition and an interesting listen. Only 22 minutes. Have a listen.

Taking the Lord’s name in vain is not about cursing; it’s about the inner critic. And who has time for a sabbath? Rev. Ellen

God is all there is. It's the first commandment and Unity's first principle. Sounds easy, yet most of us worship more false idols and graven images than we realize. Take a new look at some very old ideas with Rev. Ellen - you may find some new insights even for the 21st century.

If other people are creating their own experiences with with their thoughts, what difference does it make whether we pray for them? A good question right before Unity's World Day of Prayer on Sept. 8, when 1.5-million names are submitted for prayer at Silent Unity. Rev. Ellen speaks alongside Kit Holmes, the Unity of Wimberley music director who is also a Religious Science practitioner.

Jesus said, "Ask and it is given." But how and whom do we "ask" when we know that we are divine and we create our own experience? Rev. Ellen starts the first of three talks on this vital topic of abundance.

Seeking abundance is a popular topic and an every day concern for many people. Rev. Ellen talks about the second step in the process. Last week she talked about asking for abundance, but today is the most critical part: believing it will happen!