Category Archives: A Course in Miracles

I love this section of A Course in Miracles. It’s pretty substantial, compared to other sections which are about half its length. And it addresses two issues that are dear to my heart. First, we get a continuing – and continually helpful – revision of the crucifixion, that pivotal event in Christian theology. And second,Continue reading “Reading A Course in Miracles: The Message of the Crucifixion”

The Rewards of God are peace and joy, which correlate with the function of Love, which in turn correlates – in fact, is – being of one mind (T-2.V.A.17.1). In terms of A Course in Miracles, we attain these rewards when we are grateful to and for our brothers and sisters who restore to awarenessContinue reading “Reading A Course in Miracles: The Rewards of God”

My attack thoughts are attacking my invulnerability. What we are in truth is invulnerable and cannot be attacked. And yet, we fear attack. We can get sick, we can get injured, we can become depressed or manic, we can lose jobs and relationships, we are bound to die . . . Isn’t it natural thatContinue reading “A Course in Miracles Lesson 26”

Sacrifice is so central to traditional Christian understandings of atonement that the possibility of atonement without sacrifice can seem incoherent or sacrilegious. Most of us – despite our apparent learning, cultural sophistication and good intentions – remain invested in the value of sacrifice. It’s the right way – indeed, the only way – to gainContinue reading “Reading A Course in Miracles: Atonement Without Sacrifice”

A Course in Miracles asserts that the law of cause-and-effect is “the most fundamental law there is” (T-2.VII.1:4). A is responsible for B, and B is dependent on A (and B may in turn become responsible for C, which will then be dependent on D, and so forth). Cause-and-effect is implicit in creativity; without it,Continue reading “Reading A Course in Miracles: Cause and Effect”

We might consider this section a sort of adjunct to the Principles of Miracles. Yet the focus has shifted somewhat: from what miracles are to what miracle workers do. In a sense, this section is an early exposition about application. Miracles are shifts in thinking that facilitate love rather than fear; here is how we liveContinue reading “Reading A Course in Miracles: Special Principles of Miracle Workers”