The Center Within; Lessons from the Heart of the Urantia Revelation

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781579830038
• ISBN10: 157983003X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 1998-12-01
• Publisher: Origin Pr

Summary

The spiritual essence of an extraordinary revelation - made easily accessible. The Center Within presents teachings heretofore known to few on this planet, lessons based on the legendary twentieth-century revelatory document known as The Urantia Book. These exercises bring the Urantia revelation to life, unveiling for the first time the spiritual essence of this underground masterpiece in a series of practical lessons that amplify its majestic teachings.

Author Biography

Fred Harris and Byron Belitsos are long-time students of The Urantia Book. Harris is an attorney and father of two; Belitsos is the publish er of Origin Press and is an author, journalist, and poet.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 2
The Urantia Book and the New Celestial Teachings	p. 7
The Story of Will, Our Celestial Teacher	p. 11
The Love-Centered Universe	p. 17
Jesus' Life Was a Disclosure of Love	p. 19
Jesus listened with his heart	p. 20
Jesus concerned himself only with fundamentals	p. 22
Just like you, Jesus had to practice	p. 24
The atonement doctrine is outdated	p. 25
The resurrection revealed the truth of Jesus' teachings	p. 27
Realizations of the Father's Love	p. 29
His love flows out like a river	p. 30
God works with you only in the present	p. 31
This planet is being supercharged with the Father's love	p. 33
One by one, all hearts will turn to God	p. 35
The Father's love is a flame	p. 37
The Indwelling Spirit: Infinite Gift of Love	p. 39
A brilliant spark of God is bestowed upon you	p. 40
This indwelling spirit ("Thought Adjuster") is your divine pilot	p. 42
The indwelling spirit elevates the quality of your thoughts	p. 44
The indwelling spirit makes God intimately available to all	p. 46
God is never absent from his post	p. 48
The spirit's realm is the present moment	p. 49
Follow the spirit's leading--aim high	p. 51
Stillness: The Technique of Centering	p. 53
Stillness opens you to the vitality of God	p. 54
Consciously make time for God	p. 56
Regularity of stillness practice is essential	p. 58
Correct physical posture is helpful	p. 60
Don't let the ego trivialize your stillness	p. 62
Decrease the time demands on your daily lives	p. 64
The Meaning and Purpose of Stillness Practice	p. 67
Finding the door to stillness takes effort	p. 68
Stillness is not a quick fix	p. 70
Simple availability is the key	p. 72
Stillness builds a new life beyond ego's control	p. 74
The river of love flows over all, regardless	p. 75
Stillness can dissolve problems	p. 76
The indwelling spirit is nothing but spontaneous	p. 77
Heaven does not speak--it acts	p. 78
The indwelling spirit is the source of our desire for perfection	p. 79
Stillness is implicit in the teachings of The Urantia Book	p. 81
Living the God-Centered Life	p. 83
Discerning the Divine Will	p. 85
Jesus never erred because he sought God's will	p. 86
The Father's will is strange at first	p. 87
Always turn to the Father first	p. 88
The Father's will always entails service and love	p. 89
Take note of your choice: His will or yours	p. 91
God's participation is increased by your invitation	p. 92
Obedience to God must be freely given	p. 93
Grace tunes you to the Father's will	p. 95
Awaken to each moment inside you	p. 97
Prayer in a New Light	p. 99
Turn to the Father in all times	p. 100
No sincere prayer is ignored	p. 101
Your prayer impulse is a response to the indwelling spirit	p. 102
Your prayer is like a revelation to the Father	p. 104
Living in Sincere Faith	p. 107
Faith is not belief	p. 108
This planet creates rugged faith	p. 110
Behold the faith of a fully formed human	p. 112
Faith gives rise to joy	p. 114
Faith can overcome any cataclysm	p. 115
Fear is the antithesis of trust in God	p. 117
Dealing with Negative Emotions	p. 119
Troublesome traits have an upside and a downside	p. 120
Worry will separate you from the Father	p. 121
Overcome the tired tricks of ego	p. 122
Self-denigration is like a thief	p. 124
Conquer fear with faith in God's goodness	p. 125
Living Love: The Currency of the Universe	p. 127
Love is the currency of the universe	p. 128
Count the sheep in his kingdom	p. 130
Engage your fellows without defenses	p. 133
Brotherly love is rooted in Fatherly love	p. 135
Speak honestly to your fellows	p. 137
Let the indwelling spirit take the reins	p. 138
Artistic Living: Simplicity and Balance	p. 141
Simplicity makes time for things of the heart	p. 142
Humility is necessary for proper progress	p. 144
Extremes are not recommended for spiritual growth	p. 146
Transformations are best experienced in small steps	p. 148
Spiritual progress is like rock climbing	p. 149
Strengthen your spirit through "spiritual aerobics"	p. 151
Become a master of graceful balance	p. 152
Experience the present before envisioning the future	p. 154
Feel this moment	p. 156
God-Centered Family Life	p. 159
Families are those connected through the heart	p. 160
A return to the preeminence of the family is vital	p. 162
A story interlude: The conception and infancy of Jesus	p. 164
Family life is too often overlooked	p. 167
Each child is the hope of the world	p. 168
Spiritual education could begin at a younger age	p. 171
Functional families begin with healthy individuals	p. 173
Love each other like a family	p. 174
"There Was Always God": A lesson for young people	p. 175
Sharing the God-Centered Life	p. 179
The 1-2-3 Exercise: The Basis of Sharing	p. 181
The 1-2-3 exercise: Visualize Jesus standing next to you	p. 182
Like Jesus, become a master at dealing with people	p. 183
You are ultimately responsible to be loving	p. 184
Carry the good news to those whose lives are empty	p. 186
Baring Your Soul to Others	p. 189
Only your relationships matter	p. 190
Take risks in your encounters	p. 191
Remember that the indwelling spirit is primary	p. 193
The ideal contact is spontaneous	p. 194
Chance encounters can produce spontaneous enlightenment	p. 196
Small gestures can lead to deep connections	p. 198
Distribute as many spiritual tools as possible	p. 200
Challenge people with the highest interpretation of their own ideas	p. 202
By living a balanced life, you become a beacon	p. 203
Listening: A Key to Sharing	p. 205
To listen, open your heart	p. 206
Actually listen before composing your response	p. 208
Discern what is really being said	p. 210
By listening to others, you learn about the Father's plan	p. 212
Soulful Service	p. 215
Build the living church as the Master taught	p. 216
Service is an attitude commitment	p. 218
The smallest task can be dedicated to God's glory	p. 220
Service is the path of learning	p. 221
Service opportunities abound	p. 222
You need not travel to be about the Father's work	p. 223
Minister to the poor in spirit	p. 224
Speak truth to those in power	p. 226
Charity is good for the giver	p. 228
"How may I serve?"	p. 229
Service is the only work worth doing	p. 231
Sharing the Living Gospel	p. 233
Michael's gospel can only be experienced, not analyzed	p. 234
We are not bound by scripture	p. 236
You have the kind of opportunity celestial personalities beg for	p. 238
Plain speech is best	p. 240
I commission you	p. 242
Transforming the Planet One Person at a Time	p. 243
You are shepherds of the light	p. 244
This planet's network of love is expanding rapidly	p. 246
Help weave the tapestry of love	p. 248
Plant seeds of love	p. 250
You are called upon to serve God and humankind	p. 252
Getting Into Action	p. 255
The time is now	p. 256
Live as if there were no tomorrow	p. 257
Stand close to the fire	p. 258
A grand awakening is coming	p. 259
Play your part in the great symphony	p. 260
Fan the flames of the Mission	p. 261
Just act	p. 263
Earth changes are expected; leaders are needed	p. 264
The new dawn quickly approaches	p. 265
Soon it will be morning	p. 266
Glossary	p. 267
Index	p. 272
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