Lectures and Other Spiritual Contributions This area will have lectures and other contributions from members of the church.  We are blessed with talented people in the congregation, and we wish to make their knowledge available.  This first poem is by Ms. Rosemary Valentine. Passages I saw passages; they were like stages of development, I stood at the entrance of one passage, I leaned forward, slowly; I went in.  I saw the word integrity, it had been written all over the walls, I contemplated my honesty! My conduct! When I decided to change, Immediately, I was lifted and carried through the channel, To the entrance of another passage I leaned forward and I looked in. The word responsibility had been written all over the ceiling I entered contemplating the recklessness of my actions!!! I looked at the walls, and like a movie; I saw all the people I had hurt And its ripple effect! I begged for forgiveness!!!!! And suddenly everything disappeared. A pinpoint of light was in the distance; I walked toward it and when I reached it, Once again, I was at the entrance of another passage I saw exchange, bribery and greed! I heard bells ringing and cries from those who would not heed!!! I didn’t want to enter, but I had no options! I felt drained from all of the exchange, I reach for the wall to kept from falling and a tainted gift was placed in my hand I opened my hand and I let it go! I lifted my head and saw the Tree of Life ahead, outside of the passage The leaves were crystal green! A light appeared and I began walking toward it, I would not look at anything but it!!!!!!!! Yes! I heard the bells ringing! The bribery, the exchange and the greed! I heard the cries from those who would not heed! But, I saw the light, And I would not look at anything but it!!! The heaven opened and the Angels began rejoicing, saying The lesson is being learned, the advancement toward the Higher Good!!! I reached the end of the passage exhausted, I sat and the Angels came to comfort me I wanted to rest, but sparkles from the Tree of Life beckoned me to come! Slowly, I began to run and I stumbled!!!! My hands went straight out And I touched the Tree of Life, and a voice said, Well done my servant, well done!! If  I Could Just Open My Eyes One Time, Volume 6 By Rosemary Valentine © Copyright 2007 All rights reserved