Category Archives: Universalism

Our Two Selves

Posted on July 10, 2014 by David Persons

“I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another … Continue reading →

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No One and No Thing is Special

Posted on January 5, 2014 by David Persons

  One of the world’s major reasons for lack of peace in individual, familial, national, or international settings is the assumption or belief in “specialness.” We were told no two finger prints are the same, just as no two of … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About Jesus, It’s About You!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by David Persons

  As we near the close of the Christmas Season, beginning with December 1 (well, actually late September for many…) we have heard a lot about baby Jesus and his birth in a little town of Bethlehem. I’ve heard ministers … Continue reading →

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Many Candles, One Fire: A Meditation for World Communion

Posted on October 7, 2012 by David Persons

“…for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” Is. 56:7 Today is designated by many congregations throughout the world as World Communion Sunday. The idea began in 1933 from the Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, … Continue reading →

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Universalism Love For Our Time

Posted on September 23, 2012 by David Persons

James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17 “A Universal Love for All”   Mark 7:24-37 “Jesus Goes Outside the Borders” We like to be special. All people like a sense of specialness, to have one’s identity defined by a special uniqueness or gift. And … Continue reading →

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