by Mark Anthony Lord | Feb 2, 2026 | ACIM Lesson
We all carry stories from our past that make us feel unworthy of love. A mistake we can’t forgive ourselves for, a moment of weakness, or a feeling of being fundamentally flawed can create a heavy sense of shame. It’s easy to believe that God sees us through that same...
by Mark Anthony Lord | Jan 30, 2026 | ACIM Lesson
When Jesus told the rich young ruler, “No one is good—except God alone,” he wasn’t trying to discourage him. He was offering him freedom. So many of us carry the heavy burden of trying to be “good enough,” creating spiritual checklists and measuring our worth by our...
by Mark Anthony Lord | Jan 29, 2026 | ACIM Lesson
What if much of what we call guilt isn’t a righteous signal from our conscience, but a clever trick of the ego? We’re often taught that feeling guilty is a necessary part of being a good person. But on the spiritual path, we learn to distinguish between the ego’s...
by Mark Anthony Lord | Jan 28, 2026 | ACIM Lesson
If you’re carrying a weight you can’t seem to put down, you’re in the right place. That heavy feeling is likely shame, an emotion that thrives in silence and tells you you’re alone in your struggle. I want you to know that you are not alone and that healing is...
by Mark Anthony Lord | Jan 27, 2026 | ACIM Lesson
We spend so much of our energy chasing after things we believe will make us happy and secure. We work hard for a bigger paycheck, strive for the perfect relationship, and plan meticulously for the future, hoping that one day we’ll finally have enough to relax. The...
by Mark Anthony Lord | Jan 26, 2026 | ACIM Lesson
On the path of spiritual growth, we learn to meditate, pray, and connect with a higher power. Yet, there’s a vital part of our human experience that we’re often taught to leave out of the conversation: our sexuality. This creates a fracture within us, leaving us...