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“When unity is evolved out of diversity, then there is a real and abiding national progress.” – Manhar-ul-Haque

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 gregoryjoel

From all of us at Unity Unlimited, Inc. and Opal’s Farm:

Have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving

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“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela

November 23, 2020 gregoryjoel

“If life knocks you down nine times you get up ten”, Edgar would always tell me. The greatest compliment I’ve ever received was “there’s no quit in him”. Despite failures (and there have been many!) I’ve kept pressing forward. Thank you to all those who stand up again. You’ve shown me what persistence means.

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“To pray and actually mean “Thy Kingdom come,” we must also be able to say “my kingdoms go.” – Fr. Richard Rohr

October 15, 2020 gregoryjoel

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“We pray to you, O God, for strength, determination and will power, to do instead of just pray, to become instead of merely to wish.

September 22, 2020 gregoryjoel

– Adapted from “We Cannot Merely Pray” by Rabbi Jack Riemer

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“We see these natural tragedies, which are the Earth’s response to our maltreatment. […] It is we who have ruined the work of God.” – Pope Francis

September 13, 2020 gregoryjoel

Our prayers go out for all affected by the brutal wildfires in California and Oregon. Stacy Harwood, our Volunteer Coordinator has family near the Oregon fires. Friday was spent following up on Fire Level Alerts and a lot of prayer. Please keep her family and all of the others in prayer.