Tag Archives: faith

The Sun Always Shines 2020

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

About a month ago I was at the dentist for teeth cleaning. After a few minutes the sun light shining through a window shifted so it shown into my eyes. The hygienist gave me sunglasses. In another 5 minutes the … Continue reading →

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The Sun Always Shines

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

I awoke Sunday morning, seeing a cloudy day dawning outside my bedroom window. Yet when I looked through our bathroom window a few minutes later, I was surprised by the beautiful golden glow of sunrise reflecting on nearby buildings. I … Continue reading →

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Being the Light in the Dark

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

At this time of year in the northern hemisphere we have the longest, often coldest nights, the turning point before moving toward the greater light, warmth and the new growth of spring. Traditional holidays, celebrated as Christmas, Chanukah, Winter Solstice … Continue reading →

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God Again

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

“Dear God, I want a hobby horse (or a doll) for my birthday.” (Today it might be Play Station 4.) A child’s prayer, yes. As young children, our understanding of God was simple. “Our Father who art in Heaven.” This … Continue reading →

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FAITH

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

When I write, what I end up with is usually quite different from where I started. After starting a couple of different themes, I decided this blog entry would be on my understanding of faith. Initially I wasn’t thinking of … Continue reading →

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Joy: Not only for the New Year

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

Two weeks ago I was out walking our dog Cheerios on a typical San Francisco winter day, clear and sunny, yet at the same time cold and windy. Off the leash in a park and eagerly chasing her ball, Cheerios … Continue reading →

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God or Principle?

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

When I pray with people, I usually ask whom or what do they pray to; is It God, the Universe, Higher Power, Principle, Spirit or whatever? Actually the Prayer Chaplaincy training says to use your own terms, not the other’s. … Continue reading →

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Lack, Gratitude & Prosperity

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

Lack, Gratitude & Prosperity Unity teaches Affirmative Prayer, where we affirm health, prosperity, and well being as already being present. This is quite different than prayer as an appeal to some external higher power to save us. It is based … Continue reading →

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Belief

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

Over the last weeks, I have written a couple of blogs but not posted them. Something seemed missing or incomplete about them. The one entitle “Faith” came closest to what was/ is emerging. I have settled on the term ‘belief,’ … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Path?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dave Cooperberg, MA, LMFT, LUT

What is a ‘spiritual path?’ When people speak or write about it, are we really talking about the same thing? When Unity speaks of “One God, Many Paths…” does that include suicide (actually homicide) bombers as well as peace advocates? … Continue reading →

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