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Workbook Lesson:Lesson # 40—I am blessed as a Son of God. [more]    Lesson Index.
Text Reading: T-4.VII—Creation and Communication.
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Today's Inspiration: Those who offer peace to everyone have found a home in Heaven the world cannot destroy. For it is large enough to hold the world within its peace. (T-25.IV.4:9,10)

A Better Way Newsletter

January Issue of A Better Way #97 by Greg Mackie. Our lead article this month is "The Earthquake in Haiti: A Call for Miracles," in which Greg Mackie shares his reflections on the disaster that has dominated the headlines these past few weeks. All of us at the Circle send our loving thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this horrific event. In a bonus article, just in time for Groundhog Day, Greg draws out the Course-like themes embedded in the Bill Murray/Andie MacDowell movie Groundhog Day. Click here to read A Better Way.

Integrated ACIM

In our online copy of the entire text of A Course in Miracles, each section and paragraph contains links to all the articles and commentaries of ours that reference that section or paragraph. In all, it contains over 6,700 such links. Therefore, if you need clarity on a particular statement in the Course, you can just go to that place and click on the "related articles" link. If you want clarity on a certain section or lesson, you can go there and click on the "commentary" link. Links in green are available to everyone. Links in red are to commentaries and articles available in our various reading programs and the Circle Course Community. You must be subscribed to the program to access the links in red.

Articles

More Questions About Animals by Greg Mackie. We get a lot of questions about animals — so many, in fact, that we already have two other Q & A's on the topic. We've received a few more questions that weren't directly covered in those previous pieces, so we thought it would be worthwhile to write one more piece on animals. In this piece, Greg addresses vegetarianism, the suffering of animals, and what happens when animals die.

Magic: What Is the Place of Medicine? If we are supposed to turn to the miracle for healing, what exactly is the place of medicine?

Memorize? Are You Kidding?! by Allen Watson. Allen presents an enthusiastic encouragement for students to memorize passages from the Course, giving several benefits that come from memorization, and offering what he refers to as "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Memorization": a memorization technique that works for anyone. It isn't easy, but the method works if you do the work.

I Do Not Know by Greg Mackie. Greg explains how the simple phrase "I do not know," rather than being a head-in-the-sand approach, can actually bring great peace.

Seeing No Strangers by Robert Perry. We see most people as strangers, yet the very notion is based on separateness. Wouldn't it be wonderful to walk out into the world and see no strangers?

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to be a bridge into the profound and unparalleled wisdom of A Course in Miracles. We clarify the Course's often difficult language in order to make possible a deeper understanding of its teachings. We then help you put those teachings into practice, explaining how to apply them in your everyday life.

Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says. It also grows out of our years of dedication to walking this path ourselves and to helping others walk it. Our deepest desire is to see the Course's purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world.

As a student working with the Circle of Atonement you will be able to count on us for daily companionship and support. We are here to help you with both the theory and the application of this priceless teaching. You need never feel alone in the process. Based on the feedback we have received, we believe that our support can save you years on your journey back to God.

The Missing Piece

Puzzle Piece About 2,000 years ago Jesus offered a revolutionary message to the world which, even now, has not been fully grasped. The church quickly institutionalized his radical teachings into an organized religion about worshipping him, obscuring the true meaning of his transformative message. It is our belief that Jesus has appeared again to humanity in the pages of A Course in Miracles to frame his ancient message for contemporary ears. As the authentic voice of Jesus, A Course in Miracles provides the crucial "missing piece" that supplies the healing Jesus originally intended for the world. An important part of our mission here at the Circle of Atonement is to ensure that Jesus' vital message will never be lost to the world again. Read our piece, "The Promise of the Course: A Statement of Intent".

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February 04 Class "An overview of the holy relationship" What does the Course mean by "holy relationship"? What exactly makes a relationship holy? Do we have any holy relationships in our lives? In this class, we will briefly go over the entire concept of the holy relationship, from start to finish. If you haven't been clear on the topic before now, by the end of this class you hopefully will be

Latest Article "How Do We Affect Each Other in Special Relationships, in Sickness and in Health?" by Robert Perry. Robert answers a question about how the role we play affects our partner in a special relationship. Do ego-based roles call forth corresponding roles in our partner? And how can we help our partner actually change the role he or she is playing?

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Getting Started with A Course in Miracles.
What is A Course in Miracles.
Beginner's Overview of A Course in Miracles.