administrator, Author at Circle of Atonement

"Surprised by Joy"

[Please note: ACIM passages quoted in this article reference the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP) Edition.] In September, I went on a six-day retreat, which was one of the most profound spiritual experiences of my life. In those six days I felt closer to God than ever...

Specialness issues?

How different do you feel in relation to your students and pupils? How the same? What kind of judgments do you have of them that contribute to keeping you apart? How willing are you to truly join? A couple of recent encounters with students brought these questions...

Afraid of healing

[Please note: ACIM passages quoted in this article reference the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP) Edition.] Earlier today, I had phone meeting with one of my pupils, which left both of us reeling. I am so excited about the way the Holy Spirit worked with us and about...

"It can be but myself I crucify."

"All that I do I do unto myself. If I attack, I suffer. But if I forgive, salvation will be given me." This post was written by John Perry, a longtime Circle friend and teacher. During a 2 AM Greyhound bus rest stop, I was standing in the aisle of the bus when a...

Teaching as Miracle Working

[Please note: ACIM passages quoted in this article reference the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP) Edition.] As I said a couple of days ago in my general CCC blog, I have been greatly inspired by what Robert has discovered about miracles from Helen's Shorthand...