Unity of Walnut Creek - Messages
- 2018
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2018-07-08
July 8, 2018 – Activating the Power of Power
Rev. Kristin Powell
Rev. Kristin Powell explores the fifth power in the 12 Powers series - the power of Power - inviting us to reclaim our spiritual authority and stand in the truth of who we really are. Through the vivid biblical story of the hemorrhaging woman who reached out to touch Jesus, Rev. Kristin Powell illustrates that true healing and vitality come not from reaching outward but from igniting the divine Christ within. She reminds us that spiritual power is not about status or control but about aligning our thoughts, feelings, words, and actions in integrity - speaking truth with love and stepping fully into the unique expression we came here to be.
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2018-07-01
July 1, 2018 – Activating the Power of Love
Rev. Kristin Powell
Rev. Kristin Powell explores love as one of the twelve spiritual powers, revealing how it serves as both the binding force that connects all life and the liberating wisdom that sets us free. Drawing on the Eastern teaching that love is a bird with two wings - compassion and wisdom - she illustrates how these qualities work together to create divine love that is both grounded and expansive. Through heartfelt stories, including Maya Angelou's powerful account of her mother seeing her divine potential, Rev. Kristin Powell invites us to liberate love by acknowledging one another, appreciating our differences, and choosing to see the good in all people.
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2018-06-24
June 24, 2018 – Activating the Power of Wisdom
Rev. Kristin Powell
Rev. Kristin Powell explores the power of wisdom as one of the twelve spiritual powers, located in the solar plexus, inviting us to trust our innate divine knowing rather than relying solely on mental processes. She shares stories and practical exercises to help us recognize what "yes" and "no" feel like in our bodies, encouraging us to slow down, listen deeply, and follow the guidance of spirit in every decision - from the smallest daily choices to the larger questions of our lives. Rev. Kristin Powell reminds us that wisdom is already within us, waiting to be activated through practice, presence, and trust.
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2018-06-17
June 17, 2018 – Activating the Power of Strength
Rev. Kristin Powell
Rev. Kristin Powell explores the spiritual power of strength as the second in Unity's twelve powers series, drawing from the story of David and Goliath to illustrate how true strength combines perseverance with flexibility. She teaches that spiritual strength is not rigidity but rather a rooted yet supple quality - like a redwood tree that stands tall while swaying with the wind. Rev. Kristin Powell weaves together examples from Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Pope Francis to show how non-resistant strength creates lasting transformation. She invites listeners to activate this power in their own lives, affirming that we are each strong beyond measure when grounded in faith and open to spirit's movement.
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2018-06-10
June 10, 2018 – Activating the Power of Faith
Rev. Kristin Powell
Rev. Kristin Powell invites us to activate the power of faith - not as something we must develop from scratch, but as an innate spiritual capacity waiting to be unveiled. Drawing on Unity's teaching of the 12 powers, she explores how faith, represented by the disciple Peter and the color royal blue, serves as the foundational power that undergirds all others. Through the story of Peter walking on water and Nelson Mandela's extraordinary journey, Rev. Kristin Powell reminds us that faith is a deep knowing in the heart - an unshakable conviction that anything is possible when we refuse to look down into doubt and instead keep our eyes lifted toward our divine potential.
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2018-06-03
June 3, 2018 – Finding The Gift — Must Be Present to Win
Charley Thweatt
Charley Thweatt shares a heartfelt message about discovering the hidden blessings woven throughout our lives - even in circumstances that seem far from gift-like. Drawing from personal stories spanning decades - from a fifth-grade Valentine's card to a canceled concert that led him back to his now-wife, to finding connection with his mother through music during her Alzheimer's journey - Charley Thweatt reminds us that we must be present to recognize life's gifts. He invites us to shift from asking "what's in it for me" to "what's in it from me," returning always to our spiritual core where peace resides beneath every challenge.
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2018-05-27
May 27, 2018 – Life Breathing Ritual
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-05-20
May 20, 2018 – Elixir of Power, Nectar of Love
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-05-13
May 13, 2018 – Lessons from the Divine Mother
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-05-06
May 6, 2018 – Healing Invisible Wounds
Dr. Brenda Wade
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2018-04-29
April 29, 2018 – Arise in the East
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-04-22
April 22, 2018 – Serve in the North
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-04-15
April 15, 2018 – Curl Up in the West
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-04-08
April 8, 2018 – Play in the South
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-04-01
April 1, 2018 – Risen – Easter Celebration
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-03-25
March 25, 2018 – One Passionate Week to Live
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-03-18
March 18, 2018 – Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion
Gregg Levoy
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2018-03-11
March 11, 2018 – Facing Down Temptation
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-03-04
March 4, 2018 – Spiritual Subtraction
Rev. Kristin Powell
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2018-02-25
February 25, 2018 – Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart
Rev. Kristin Powell
