What’s the thing about Tithing?

Rev-Bates Weekly Message for Sunday, October 26, 2025

                      Tithing, the practice of giving a percentage of one’s income to a church or spiritual teacher, is far more than a financial transaction—it is a spiritual principle of circulation and trust. When we tithe, we affirm that we live in an abundant universe where giving and receiving are one and the same. This conscious act of returning a portion of our good to the source of our spiritual nourishment acknowledges the divine flow that sustains us. It shifts our mindset from fear and limitation to gratitude and faith, reminding us that true prosperity begins with recognizing that all we have comes from an Infinite Source.

                        The benefits of tithing extend beyond the material. As we give, we align ourselves with a higher vibration of generosity, faith, and love. The act strengthens our spiritual connection, deepens our sense of purpose, and opens us to greater channels of supply—both visible and unseen. In supporting the work of spiritual teachers or ministries that uplift and inspire us, we become active participants in spreading light and truth. Over time, this practice transforms not only our finances but also our consciousness, cultivating a heart that knows giving is the surest path to receiving.

Keep the faith!

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NO KINGS SPIRIT

 

Rev-Bates Weekly Message for Sunday, October 19, 2025


                                Spiritually, freedom is the divine right of every soul — the inherent ability to choose our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. This freedom to choose is sacred because it is through choice that we express the creative nature of Spirit within us. Each decision we make reflects our understanding of Truth, love, and unity. When we recognize that we are free to think differently, to see differently, and to act from love rather than fear, we begin to experience life as Spirit intended — as co-creators in a universe governed by divine law, not by the will of others.

                              The “No Kings” rallies in America echo this timeless spiritual principle: that no human authority should hold dominion over the individual soul. The phrase “No Kings” is not merely political; it is metaphysical. It symbolizes the refusal to surrender one’s inner sovereignty to external powers — whether those powers are governments, ideologies, or fear itself. True freedom arises not from rebellion for rebellion’s sake, but from the awareness that Spirit dwells equally in all people, making each of us our own moral and spiritual authority under divine law.

                               When people gather in the name of freedom, it becomes a collective affirmation of spiritual truth: that the divine presence within cannot be ruled, silenced, or owned. The freedom to choose — to think, speak, and live according to one’s highest understanding of Truth — is the foundation of both democracy and spiritual awakening. In standing for “No Kings,” we are reminded that the only true ruler is the indwelling Spirit, guiding each heart toward wisdom, compassion, and equality for all.

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transform misery into magnificence

Rev-Bates Weekly Message for Sunday, October 12, 2025

 

                    Ernest Holmes, founder of the Science of Mind philosophy, taught that we live in a universe governed by spiritual laws that respond directly to our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Misery, he explained, is not imposed upon us by an external force but is the result of our misalignment with the Truth of our being — that we are divine expressions of an infinite, intelligent Presence. The first step from misery to magnificence, then, begins with recognition: realizing that our circumstances do not define us and that within us is the creative power of the Divine Mind. By changing our thinking, we change our experience, because thought is the mold through which Spirit flows into form.

                   As we begin to consciously use this creative power, we replace thoughts of fear, limitation, and separation with those of love, abundance, and unity. Holmes emphasized the importance of spiritual practices such as affirmative prayer (spiritual mind treatment), meditation, and gratitude to lift the mind out of habitual negativity. When we affirm that Spirit is all there is — and that this same Presence lives in us — we awaken to our spiritual authority. Misery dissolves as we stop identifying with the problem and start identifying with the infinite potential of Spirit working through us. The mental shift from despair to faith begins to attract new opportunities, ideas, and conditions that reflect our renewed consciousness.

                  Ultimately, magnificence is not something we must struggle to attain; it is our natural state revealed when we align with spiritual truth. As Holmes wrote, “Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.” By thinking, feeling, and acting from the awareness of divine completeness, we transform misery into magnificence — not through denial of difficulty, but through the realization that the same Power that created the universe is always available to renew, restore, and uplift us. In this way, our outer world becomes a radiant reflection of the peace, joy, and abundance we have discovered within.

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INFLUENCERS

 Rev-Bates Weekly Message for Sunday, October 5, 2025

 

              We live in a world where voices are everywhere—on television, in podcasts, and especially on social media. Each voice carries an influence, and without awareness, we can easily absorb thoughts, opinions, and emotions that shape our own. The ideas we allow into our consciousness can uplift or diminish us, empower or confuse us. Being careful who we listen to means protecting our mental and spiritual environment. Just as we are mindful of the food we eat, we must also be mindful of the information we consume, for it nourishes—or poisons—the mind.

             Social media, in particular, has become a powerful mirror of human thought and emotion. Many people present filtered realities, opinions rooted in fear, or ideas designed to provoke rather than enlighten. Following such influences can subtly lead us away from our inner truth and peace. It’s easy to mistake popularity for wisdom, yet wisdom often speaks softly, not loudly. We should follow only those whose messages inspire compassion, truth, and higher understanding—those who remind us of our own divine potential rather than feed our doubts or judgments.

              And just as we are influenced by others, our thoughts and judgments about them create an energetic echo that returns to us. When we think harshly or critically of someone, that vibration circulates through our consciousness and inevitably comes back—like a boomerang—shaping our own experience of the world. When we choose to see the good in others, to think kindly, and to discern wisely whom we give our attention to, we align with spiritual law. What we send out returns multiplied, and so by listening with love and following with awareness, we ensure that what comes back to us is harmony, clarity, and peace.

Keep the faith!

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