Revs. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz

When 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

Whatever you believe about yourself will never change or impact the true and what you are, your belief about yourself affects every aspect of your life. Listen as Larry shares his understanding that you are a worthy, perfect idea in the Mind of God and worthy of all good. You are more wonderful than you realize.Support the show

"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

Listen 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

Listen as Larry shares an eternal message of love and support from your God Self. If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below.Support the show

A 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 of appreciation for our podcasts.Support the show

 Easter is celebrated as the overcoming of death by Jesus the Christ. But what if it is that and more in our lives?  Listen as Larry shares his understanding of Easter as a present moment experience available to us as we begin to understand that we are more than human beings having a human experience on planet Earth. If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts, please follow the link below.Support the show

For 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

"Nuts and bolts" is an idiom meaning the practical facts or basic aspects and working parts of something.Listen as Larry shares his understanding of some "nuts and bolts" that are important to understand in order for Unity and New Thought teachings to work in your life.Support the show

What 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

Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity, taught that the Law of Attraction is how all conditions and circumstances in affairs and body are attracted to us and that they match with the thoughts we hold steadily in consciousness.What are you holding steadily in your thoughts and feelings? If what is being attracted is not to your liking, how can you begin to change those thoughts? Listen as Larry shares his understanding of spiritual law and gives some practical things you can incorporate as you work with it. Support the show

What 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 and how of loving any unlovable that you may have in your thoughts and life. Support the show

"Soul - Man's consciousness; the underlying idea back of any expression. In man, the soul is the many accumulated ideas back of his  present expression. In its original and true sense, the soul of man is the expressed idea of man in Divine Mind." The Revealing Word (published by Unity)What is the soul? What is its purpose? These are deep questions that one may be asking. Listen as Larry shares his understanding about this subject of soul.Support the show

"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

"To be ignorant of mind and its laws is to be a child playing with fire or a man manipulating powerful chemicals without knowing their relation to one another. This is universally true and all who are not learning about mind are in like danger, because all are dealing with the great cause from which spring forth all the conditions that appear..." Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity.Listen as Larry speaks about how knowing your Inner Splendor or Higher Self leads to accepting your freedom to be the amazing being that you already are. Please follow the link below to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts.Support the show

In 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 explained under the law of cause and effect." (Revealing Word by Unity)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

Listen 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 can be explained under the law of cause and effect." (Revealing Word by Unity)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

"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

If life is consciousness and we each create our own reality, then what have you been creating for yourself? Have you been holding a belief in a God of lack or abundance? Do you think that living a life of abundance and well being is even spiritual?  Listen as Larry shares thoughts about how your answers to these questions will affect whether you have or don't have the good that you deserve.Please follow the link below if you are guided to share a gift in appreciation of our podcasts. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

Luke 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 show

Larry's message cuts through the belief in luck, accident and chance reminding us about the importance of what we allow to be our focus.  If we create our reality, what's ahead? Listen as Larry explains.If you enjoy our podcasts and want to encourage us by sharing a gift in any amount, please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

The 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

Is heaven up in the sky above the Earth? And is hell somewhere down below it?  Are you ready to relook at your beliefs not only about where heaven and hell are located but how your beliefs about heaven and hell are affecting your experience of life now?If you appreciate our podcasts and wish to share a gift please follow the link below. Blessings, Larry and Mary Ellen  Support the show

The 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

Faith - The perceiving power of the mind linked with the power to shape substance. The Revealing Word, published by Unity. Unity books can be found in a local library or ordered online at Unity.org.Listen as Larry speaks of faith as an energy that attracts what is focused upon.  Where have you been focusing the power of your faith? Regardless of any past choice, you can choose now to realign the power of your faith with what you truly deserve.If you find benefit in listening to our podcasts we welcome a gift of appreciation in any amount. Please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.

Are 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 forever begetting the only begotten.”If you appreciate our podcasts please follow the link below to make a donation. Gifts of any size are truly appreciated. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

Are you created in the image and likeness of God? (Genesis 1:26-27)  Have you been created as a little lower than the angels? (Psalms 8:4-6)Are you more than you have yet to discover? (Psalms 82:6 & John 10:34)Listen as Larry shares his thoughts and understanding that your true nature is the nature of God. You have one purpose. Your purpose for being in physicality is to express your true nature. In other words, you are in the express business!If you appreciate our podcasts and wish to share a gift please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

The 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.orgIf you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts just follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

The Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue, are a set of ethical and religious directives that are part of the Hebrew Bible. According to the Bible the Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai and he then gave them to the children of Israel who had been enslaved in Egypt. Exodus 20:2 The first commandment is "You shall have no other gods before me."Listen as Larry shares this metaphysical lesson on the first commandment and suggests ways in which one may have other gods, or give power to something other than the One Power in different areas of life and how this can and does block the flow of our good. If you appreciate our podcasts and care to share a gift follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen. Support the show

Have 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.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

What 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. If you appreciate our podcasts please follow the link below to share a gift. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen Support the show

According 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 representing levels of our nature.If you appreciate our podcasts and wish to share a gift, please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. John 8: 1-11 KJVListen as Larry shares thoughts about and metaphysical meaning behind adultery and forgiveness.If you are guided to share a donation in appreciation of our podcasts please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary EllenSupport the show

We 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 bodily harmony results in consonance with divine law. Forgiveness really means the giving up of something. Jesus said that man has power to forgive sin. Sin is the falling short of divine law, and repentance and forgiveness are the only means that man has of getting out of sin and its effect and coming into harmony with the law."The Revealing Word, published by Unity. Please follow the link below if you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts. Blessings,  Larry and Mary EllenSupport the show

Sue Sikking, Unity minister, wrote a book entitled God Always Says Yes. What does that mean? Emmet Fox, New Thought author, wrote that we must have the Mental Equivalent for what we desire. How do we get that?Listen as Larry speaks to his understanding of the nature of God and the power within us to not only ask for, but also be prepared for, the good we desire in our lives.Support the show

The 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.If you enjoy our podcasts and wish to share a gift in any amount please follow the link below. Blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience."  Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French priest and philosopher. Listen as Larry shares his understanding of the Truth within the above quote.  We are nonphysical or God expressions who are temporarily in human or physical form. We are not the bodies we are wearing temporarily. We are we are eternal beings. Remembering this empowers us and makes a big difference in how we perceive ourselves and the world we live in. If you appreciate our podcasts a gift in any amount is lovingly received.  Peace and blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

"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.If you appreciate our podcasts a gift in any amount would be lovingly accepted.  Peace and blessings from Larry and Mary Ellen.Support the show

Are we each responsible for illness or dis-ease in our mind and body? If it's true that with God all things are possible, does that include our healing? Listen as Larry shares his understanding of wholeness, how healing works and that your resistance to anything may be blocking a greater flow of healing energy into your life.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below.Support the show

In 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 as we move from belief in limitation to an understanding of the good that we deserve.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts, please follow the link below. Support the Show.

What does vibrational energy have to do with the commandments and metaphysical principle? What does telling an untruth with have to do with receiving the good we want? What is the metaphysical principle within telling the Truth?What does coveting and jealousy have to do with receiving the good we want? What's the metaphysical principle within our ability to receive our good?Listen as Larry shares his understanding of this and more.If you wish to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts, follow the link below. Support the Show.

Thou 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 Ellen speaks about two well known moral laws and some metaphysical principles to be found within them.  If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for the podcast please follow the link below.Support the Show.

Legends are stories which are thought to be based on true events but have developed fictional elements that have significance to the culture from which they originate. The Bible contains many legends or stories that were orally shared for generations before they were put into written form. Often the stories had colorful aspects in order to be remembered.Listen as Larry shares the Metaphysical Principles within some well known Old Testament legends.Recommended books published by Unity: Metaphysical Bible Dictionary and The Revealing Word.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below.  Support the Show.

Listen 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 and  inwardly to focus on the the One Presence, One Power. Letting go allows the flow of our good to manifest in our life. If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts, please follow the link below. Support the Show.

Are the Commandments old restrictive rules to keep people in line or are they timeless principles for freedom? Listen as Larry shares a powerful message based on the metaphysical meanings.If you feel guided to share a give of appreciation for the podcast please follow the link below.Support the Show.

"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 to our stability and peace of mind. If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below.Support the Show.

Listen as Larry blends together the understanding of an omnipresent and neutral Energy we all God (God-Stuff) and how to give it shape and form within our lives - not accidentally, but on purpose with specifics as to what our mind can conceive, this is the process that is called Faith, not hope.  Why forgiveness?  Because unforgiveness is an energy that is a blockage to the flow of our dreams into tangible form.If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for these podcasts please follow the link below.Support the Show.

"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. Follow the link below if you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts.Support the Show.

"Freedom - The quality or state of being without thought or restrain, bondage, limitation or repression; having a sense of complete well-being. It is a result of regulating one's life according to Principlel, not according to what anyone else may think or say. We can never know the full meaning of freedom until we abide in the Christ consciiousness. 'If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed'." The Revealing Word, published by Unity Listen as Larry shares his understanding of spiritual freedom and that it is not dependent upon anything outside of us or the actions of anyone else.  If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts please follow the link below.Support the Show.

Listen 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 have already been given and are within us. Please follow the link below if you feel guided to share a gift of appreciation for our podcasts.Support the Show.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of justice for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men shall reproach you and persecute you and speak against you all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Then be glad and rejoice  for in this very manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you." (Matthew 5:10-12 Lamsa translation)Listen as Larry shares thoughts about the inner persecution we often experience and how understanding where this comes from can lead us to a greater awareness of the kingdom of heaven within us. If you are guided to share a gift of appreciation for the podcasts, please follow the link below.Support the Show.