Since our study groups are currently reading "The Healing Power of Kindness" by Ken Wapnick, we are sharing with you one of the episodes from Rev. Deb's own podcast, "Peaceful Wellness with Deb." May this episode bring you peace. Join Deb in this enlightening episode of 'Peaceful Wellness with Deb' as we kick off May's theme of 'Nurturing Yourself'…

“Truly Helpful Prayer”Teaching Session 5 Here’s a recap of our fifth and final teaching session, led by Rev. Deb, which focused on the final line in the Truly Helpful Prayer, “I will be healed as I let Him teach me to heal.” Read more - https://www.miraclesone.org/2024/03/truly-helpful-prayer-session-5-being-truly-helpful-2024-series-a-course-in-mi…

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-course-in-miracles-with-miraclesone--199993/support "Truly Helpful Prayer" Teaching Session 4 Here's our fourth teaching session, led by Rev. Deb, which focused on the fourth line in the Truly Helpful Prayer, "I am content to be wherever He wishes, knowing He goes there with me.…

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-course-in-miracles-with-miraclesone--199993/support. "Truly Helpful Prayer"Teaching Session 3Here's a recap of our third teaching session, led by Rev. Deb, which focused on the third line in the Truly Helpful Prayer, "I do not have to worry about what to say or what to do, becau…

Here’s a recap of our second teaching session, led by Rev. Deb, which focused on the second line in the Truly Helpful Prayer, “I am here to represent Him who sent me.”Session Highlights: Meditation with Rev. Deb Phelps: We began with our calming meditation for this series, “I am here.” It is focuses on relaxation and presence emphasizing our compan…

Our initial series will delve into the "Truly Helpful" prayer, a cornerstone of the teachings in 'A Course in Miracles.' This prayer, found on page 28 of the Text, is not just a set of words but a profound declaration of intent and purpose for anyone seeking to live a life aligned with spiritual principles. In our exploration, we will: Examine the …

In this new video, you will find excerpts from my sharing with those that gathered for our time together at our July 2nd Sunday Study Group. Our topic was on Text, Ch. 4, III. Love Without Conflict. I'm aware that there are little scraps of fear and things that I want to hang on to in the illusion. And when I when Jesus talks about being honest wit…

My apologies for not being in touch for awhile. Since the last newsletter, we’ve welcomed our third grandchild, a boy named Gideon. He was a delight to hold and be with as well as his siblings over Easter. Deb had a health scare but I am happy to say that after many tests and a biopsy, that it was not cancer and she is doing well. It was a tough co…

At our Sunday Study Group, we shared on Text, Ch. 7, X. The Confusion of Pain and Joy and Lesson 190 – I choose the joy of God instead of pain.In this new video, you will find excerpts from my sharing with those that gathered for our time together. One of the things that I learned from the Holy Spirit, many years ago, and Jesus, is that you can go …

This week with the Sunday Study Group, we shared on the Text, Chapter 30, Section IV. The Truth Behind Illusions. In this week’s video, you will find excerpts from my teaching to students in the February 12th Sunday study group. Can we become more prosperous in Spirit? When we listen to the Voice for God we can flourish. Learn the recipe ingredient…

This week with the Sunday Study Group, I was guided to share The Rules for Decision found in Chapter 30, Section I. After working with the Lessons last year, the Rules for Decision are a great next step to continue to develop that habit of going within of asking, listening and receiving. In this week’s podcast, you will find excerpts from my teachi…

Our theme for 2023 is "Listening to Inner Wisdom." We'll be sharing teachings from our archives and new teachings as guided. This week we follow up with last week’s teaching with Part Two of “Cultivating the Relationship with Spirit” presented by Rev. Deb. As ACIM says: If you would but let the Holy Spirit tell you of the Love of God for you, and t…

Our theme for 2023 is "Listening to Inner Wisdom." We'll be sharing teachings from our archives and new teachings as guided. This episode is a teaching by Rev. Deb titled "Cultivating the Relationship with Spirit." It is Part 1 of a two-part teaching. And the truth is that the Holy Spirit is in close relationship with you, because in Him is your re…

Congratulations Course Students! You have officially completed a year of working through the lessons in the Workbook for Students. You should feel proud of yourself, and also grateful for the wonderful gift you have given to yourself. For now, you know without a doubt that you are not alone. You know that you have a Friend inside of you, and to Who…

Greetings Miracle Workers, In today's episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles, I review the last "What Is?" reading, "What Am I?", plus I recap how you have become Miracle Workers over the past year. When we first started working with the lessons in the Workgroup for Students, most were living lives that felt lost, pointless, misguided, chaotic…

Merry Christmas Course Lovers, Now that we're nearing the Christmas holiday, I find it so appropriate to be reviewing the "What Is a Miracle?" reading because of the Miracle's similarity to the light of the North Star. For ages, people have used the light of the North Star as a way of guiding them home after being away on a journey. In similar fash…

Cheers Course Students, In this episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles I break down the reading, What Is the Ego?, step by step and provide easy to understand examples of the ego, how insane it is, the role we play in the ego thought system, and how we can use the Light of the Lilly to heal ourselves anxieties this holiday season. Many Blessin…

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone, This week we truly have good reason for a sense of gratitude because of our Creation by God. In this week's episode of A Course in Miracles we take a look at the Workbook for Students reading, "11. What Is Creation?". In this video I explain the miracle of our Creation by God and how we continue to extend Creation with …

Greetings Course Students, Unlike what many of us have been taught, the concept of the Last Judgment as explained by Jesus is not going to be a rapture and condemnation to hell event. Instead, it’s going to be a wonderful event where we finally make a joyful and peaceful transition back into heaven. It is an event that we should be looking forward …

Hello Everyone, Over the past week we worked on Lessons 297 through 303 and read number 9. What is the Second Coming? In this ACIM Insights video I share a simple explanation for the First Coming, the falling asleep of the Christ, the Second Coming, and how each of us can work on awakening now. Many Blessings, Rev. Paul --- Your Donation Helps to S…

Hello Course Students, If you have ever experienced the painful loss of a pet whom you loved with all your heart, then this is the ACIM Insight video for you. This morning while working on Lesson 296: The Holy Spirit speaks through me today; I was completely surprised by an unexpected path of healing that the Holy Spirit took me down. Within a few …

Cheers Course Students, Over the past week we worked with Lessons 276 through 282 and read through, What is the Holy Spirit?. Besides having God as our Creator, the most important presence in our lives is the gift of the Holy Spirit given to us by God. Without Him we would never truly learn how to happily navigate through life and awaken from the d…

Hello Course Students, In this week’s episode of A Course in Miracles I touch on the Lessons we worked this past week, Lessons 269 through 275, plus I shared insights on the reading, What is the Christ? I personally found this to be pleasant and joyful reading because Jesus explains very clearly in just a few paragraphs exactly what our reality is …

Cheers Mighty Companions! Over the past week we worked with Lessons 255 through 261 in the Workbook for Students, and reviewed the reading, What Is the Body? In this reading, Jesus explains that we, as the Son of God, made an image of a body for ourselves that is used to fence us off from the awareness of heaven. It is also a home of fear that has …

In this episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles, we take a look at the illusion of the world and the belief in the illusion of "sin". These topics were inspired from the lessons we worked on over the past two weeks (Lessons 241 through 254) and their respective readings, What Is the World? and What is Sin? Once again, Jesus reminds us that the …

Cheers Course Students, This past week we worked on Lessons 234 through 240 in the Workbook for Students. One of the things that many students struggle with when going through the Lessons for the first time is the struggle to give up the thinking mind. Prior to working with A Course in Miracles, the ego mind became used to trying to figure things o…

Greetings Course Students, In this episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles is a reminder that we are learning how to let the Light of God do the forgiving work for us. In my experience, this is most easily accomplished through our practice of meditation. When we go within to consult with the Holy Spirit, he will remind us to forget about "tryin…

Over the past two weeks we worked through Lessons 199 through 212 in the Workbook for Students. In this episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles I focus on the review lesson 212 which takes us back to a review of Lesson 192: I have a function God would have me fill. In this lesson, Jesus reminds us of the importance of forgiveness. I also share …

This past week we worked on Lessons 192 through 198 in the Workbook for Students. However, there was one Lesson that stood out and it was 196: It can be but myself I crucify. Within this lesson Jesus addresses a huge problem we all struggle with and that is the habit of having critical thoughts about other people. He explains that this habit keeps …

Hello Course Students, One of the biggest problems we all struggle with throughout our lives are feelings of guilt and shame. They are a part of the nightmare we seem to be experiencing during our belief in our abandonment and separation from God. Over the past week we worked with Lessons 185 through 191 in the Workbook for Students. Lesson 190: I …

Cheers Mighty Companions, This is a must-see episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles after this week’s practice of Lessons 178 through 184. I felt deeply drawn to Lesson 183, I will be still an instant and go home, then guided to talk about it for unknown reasons until I did the actual video recording. What came out brought tears to my eyes and…

Greetings Course Students, Uniting with God every day is the skill we have been learning and honing with our practice of the Lessons this past week. In their own special way, Lessons 171 through 177 have had us specifically working toward the space of having our own personal experience of meeting the Divine. This is a skill that Jesus learned while…

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful Dad's out there! This week we worked with Lessons 164 through 170 and learned about our wonderful Father in heaven. Lesson 169 - By grace I live. By grace I am released; shares insights about His love for us that just made my heart feel happy inside. Jesus explains that God's grace is a love for us that goes …

Greetings Course Students: Over the past week we worked on Lessons 157 through 163. In this video, I focus on Lesson 163 because it addresses the illusion of death in detail. During our study group session, we had a fantastic sharing and discussion around the fear of death that we all grew up with and how A Course in Miracles has helped us to heal …

Hello Mighty Companions, In this week's episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles I share an experience I had with the Holy Spirt that reminded me how simple it was to practice stepping back and letting Him lead the way. Remember, as Course students we are literally learning how to become miracle workers. Our ego thoughts would have us believe th…

Hello Course Students, In this week's episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles, I highlight one very important Lesson out of the review Lessons (143-149) we worked with this past week. In Lesson 143, Jesus asks us to review Lesson 125 - In quiet I receive God's Word today. Considering the recent tragic shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uval…

Hello Course Students, Over the past week we worked on Lessons 136 though 142 and received a lot of great information about what is going on with us in the illusion, and how to work on making corrections with the help of the Holy Spirit. Jesus shares that it is really us who makes ourselves sick and not the outside world. He also explains that we c…

Greetings Mighty Companions, This is the time of year when many families are making plans to go on their summer vacations. Vacations can be so much fun for a lot of reasons - taking a break from the stress of everyday work, finding fresh air and new surroundings, relaxing and having no worries. Well, in Lessons 129 through 135 that we worked on ove…

Greetings Mighty Companions, I'm excited to share that Jesus guided me to share a message and dialoging practice in this episode of Insights on A Course in Miracles. His message is that He is accessible to each and every one of us now! He gave me simple steps on how to reach out to him during our practice meditations to begin a simple dialogue. Of …

Greetings Everyone, All of this week's Lessons had us reviewing ideas that focused on leading us down the path to joy. They included forgiveness, remembering the truth, we were originally created happy, and our Teacher is here to help us with the whole journey. If you've been experiencing a miserable life, despair, a sense of hopelessness, and been…

Hello Course Students, Many of you are far enough along in your practice of the Lessons that you are gaining the understanding on how dialoging with the Holy Spirit works. This is also a crucial step toward understanding your part in God's plan for salvation. You are discovering that it's easy to ask Holy Spirit questions and then receive answers i…

Hello Mighty Companions, In Lessons 100 through 107, Jesus shares with us wonderful new ideas, some even surprising, to ponder. Sin and pain are but illusions and are not necessary. We have an unnecessary fear of God that prevents us from experiencing His joy. And we can choose to bypass these illusions anytime we like to discover the truth beneath…

Cheers Course Students, As we worked through Lessons 94 through 100 this past week we saw that Jesus had us practice going deep to literally feel the Christ within, hear the Holy Spirit Speak to us, and experience the happiness God gave us in our creation. He also addresses the problem of losing focus during mediations and the periodic practicing o…

Hello Course Students, I found Lessons 87 through 93 to be an wonderful group of lessons because of the variety of definitions that were touched upon. They included: true perception, seeing the light, seeing the miracle, grievances making darkness, vision, strength of light and joy of light. Most of these terms refer to learning how to use the tool…

Hello Course Students, The unfortunate events unfolding in Ukraine has been weighing heavily on the minds of millions around the planet, myself included. Rev. Deb suggested I talk about the situation and how the lessons could be applied. Sensing that this could be an emotionally triggering topic for many, I decided to consult with Jesus about what …

Hello Everyone, This past week we worked with Lessons 73 through 79 within the Workbook for Students. I hope as we all work through these lessons together, that you are finding it a little easier and perhaps, even a little fun to practice them. Sometimes, I even feel a little excited inside as I read the lessons because I can see the journey Jesus …

Hello Mighty Companions, This week we were introduced to seven fantastic lessons within the Workbook for Students. Within Lessons 66 through 72, Jesus reminded us that there are only two minds available for us to listen to: the mind of the ego or the mind of God. He also clearly has us specifically practicing techniques that will help us learn how …

Hello Mighty Companions, Reviewing Workbook Lessons 59 through 65 this past week really got me excited and fired-up with passion to keep working these lessons to the best of my ability with all of you! These lessons captured four key instructional ideas that truly will help to accelerate your awakening to joy. They included the gifts of Vision, hea…

Greetings Course Students, This week we find the world is in chaos with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our lessons over the past week can help us to see with the Eyes of Peace. I share my thoughts in this week's video. Let us hear yours. From Chapter 23, I. The Irreconcilable Beliefs: Illusion meets illusion; truth, itself. The meeting of illusio…

Greetings Mighty Companions, In Lessons 45 through 51 we are given yet another set of very powerful lessons, plus a recap of the first five lessons put in simple, easy to understand language. As we continue to learn how to go within and reach the mind of God within us, we will also learn how powerful His presence is. Each personal experience with t…