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About The Urantia Trilogy

After completing my 15th cover-to-cover reading of the Urantia Book over the last 15 years, I thought it would be interesting to create secondary works inspired by the insights gained through this intensive period of study. From my initial efforts, three books stand out as particularly noteworthy: The Urantia Paradox, The Return of Jesus, and Guardians of Light. These books not only sell the best but are often purchased together.
For the convenience of my readers, this volume—The Urantia Trilogy—brings these three works under one umbrella, allowing my ideas to be presented cohesively. Printing three books in one volume also enables me to offer better pricing while showcasing the best of my work.
The three books included in The Urantia Trilogy have received numerous five-star reviews from respected minds within the Urantia community. I am pleased to share that The Urantia Paradox has already been translated into Portuguese, and recently, a reader from Canada expressed interest in translating some of these works into French.
I hope my readers receive these secondary works in the spirit of love, as all I have created aims toward one goal: leading people to read the original Urantia Book from Urantia Foundation.

Mind Your Choices
The more adaptable and receptive the mind, the more effortlessly divine teachings can flow through it. A plastic, flexible mind becomes a conduit for higher wisdom, allowing the soul to expand and evolve. As we relinquish pride in our own thoughts and release the need to claim ownership over them, we invite our divine teacher to reveal deeper truths and new revelations. This humility opens the doorway to spiritual insight, for the mind that holds tightly to its own ideas leaves little room for the inflow of divine guidance.

At the heart of this process lies a critical realization: our task is not to generate or fabricate thoughts, but to choose from those that naturally arise within our minds. Thoughts, in essence, are bestowals from the infinite spirit. They come to us as gifts, unbidden yet purposeful. It is in the arena of choice that our soul and spirit are called to operate. Through conscious and discerning selection, we align ourselves with divine will and take hold of our spiritual development. By prioritizing divine influence over personal pride and ego, we gradually attune to the subtle promptings of higher guidance, recognizing them as meaningful signposts on the path to enlightenment.

However, the illusion of independent thinking can be a formidable barrier to progress. If we insist on crafting our own thoughts in isolation, believing that we alone possess the answers, we inadvertently block the forward momentum of spiritual growth. The great leaps in understanding the will of God do not come through intellectual striving but through the grace of allowing divine inspiration to present itself. Thought processes are often given to us in alignment with our current level of spiritual maturity, reflecting the natural progression of our previous choices. Rarely will thoughts arrive that are far removed from our enlightenment, as such experiences can provoke fear or confusion. The divine ensures that we are prepared for each new level of insight by presenting thoughts in harmony with the spiritual groundwork we have laid.

Inviting the spirit to guide our thinking accelerates this process. When we open ourselves to these "kaleidoscopic" steps, we begin to ascend the circles of cosmic insight. This ascent, however, remains within the bounds of our choosing. Even the highest thoughts will not violate our free will. The spirit works in cooperation with the soul, never imposing but always offering.

Once the soul and spirit are empowered to operate within the arena of choice, a cascade of new thought patterns may emerge. To the mortal mind, these shifts may seem unfamiliar, even disorienting. Yet, as clarity dawns, the mortal mind begins to recognize that these processes are the natural outgrowth of previous decisions. In this, we realize that thought is not our identity—it is a transient vessel. The mind, once perceived as the seat of self, is revealed to be a tool, one that can be loaned to the soul and spirit for divine purposes.

Our true essence lies not in the mind but in the spirit and the evolving morontia-soul. As this realization takes root, our first and most vital choice becomes clear: to shift the seat of personality expression from the mind-intellect to the morontia-soul. This decision marks a pivotal step in spiritual advancement. With this shift, ego-driven decisions lose their grip, replaced by God-centered choices that reflect higher realities. Over time, the more we choose in alignment with divine will, the more these choices become woven into the fabric of our identity.

As we ascend the circles from the seventh to the first, our capacity to choose that which promotes spiritual progress expands. Gradually, we sense that our individuality is dissolving into divine harmony. This is not the loss of self, but the refining of self into a clearer instrument of God’s will. We begin to perceive ourselves as conduits for divine expression, playing a symphony that resonates throughout the universe. This surrender does not diminish us; rather, it elevates us, aligning our will with the grand orchestration of cosmic purpose.

In this journey, recognizing that we are not our thoughts but our choices is a profound liberation. The transition from self-perception to God-perception allows us to witness the divine hand at work in the smallest details of life. Even the most mundane moments are infused with purpose as each choice draws us closer to the divine. In this unfolding process, we become increasingly real. Our choices shape not only our personal reality but also contribute to the evolving expression of the Supreme Being. For in each act of choosing God, the divine responds, amplifying our efforts and accelerating our progress.

Ultimately, by choosing to know God, we become living embodiments of divine will. Each thought we accept, each decision we make, forges a path that aligns us more deeply with cosmic reality. In this sacred co-creation, we fulfill the highest potential of our existence—becoming, in every sense, the will of God in action.

Some lovely words from Black Butterfly: "Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well."

What does this make you feel: "Parents are duly rewarded by the excellency of their children, and purely religious leaders, being ambassadors of a spiritual kingdom, receive their real rewards in another world."?

Dear friends,

We must understand that spiritual growth for an individual is not something that happens suddenly, but gradually over time. I believe the same can be said for our outreach efforts in Africa. Though we are a small group, by working together and resolving smaller differences, others, even those we may not yet be aware of, will notice and learn from our example. They will form the second wave, and after them, the third, each growing stronger through cooperation with the Supreme Being.

What we see happening in Africa and within the SFN is truly encouraging, and it brings joy to the heart of the First Great Source and Center. Speaking of the Center, I want to introduce you to the Christ Michael Center, located right here on Urantia. You can learn more about it at:
https://christmichaelcenter.org
The Christ Michael Center

Trust in the Father's love

The consciousness of the victory of spirit in and over matter is at first a faith-trust founded on the teachings of religion and later a faith-trust of personal experience. The soul is assured and confirmed, day by day, in the realities of the Father’s love and the things of the spirit because they are increasingly validated in the daily experience of human living.Faith becomes trust, and trust becomes a living reality in the experience of each soul that steadfastly seeks and knows God. The Father responds to all those who, by faith, trust in Him. All such faith-filled trust brings eternal reward, but the rewards of trusting God are never mere material or temporal; they are spiritual and eternal, always realized within the personal soul-experience of each believing child of God.The Father yearns for the souls of all His children, but His efforts are always constrained by His gift of free will. God never forces His love on His children, nor does He compel their trust in Him. God trusts you with your own destiny. When you choose to trust Him with your faith, you open the door to a rich and fulfilling relationship that transcends all human experience.

The Assurance of Divine Guidance
Man's greatest adventure in the flesh consists in the well-balanced and sane effort to advance the borders of self-consciousness out through the dim realms of embryonic soul-consciousness in a wholehearted effort to attain the borderland of spirit-consciousness—contact with the divine presence. Such an experience constitutes God-consciousness, an experience mightily confirmed by the indwelling spirit of God's presence, the Thought Adjuster.Faith in God, trust in the divine goodness, and the acknowledgment of the rightness of God’s plans are all fundamental to the realization of divine guidance. Trust is not just belief in God's existence; it is the absolute conviction of the divine goodness and the eternal certainty of His leadership. A trusting soul is free from fear and full of quiet confidence, knowing that God’s purpose shall unfold, no matter how uncertain or difficult the human path may seem.In the realm of faith and trust, man finds the strength to overcome weakness, to triumph over adversity, and to walk in the joy and light of spiritual understanding. Trusting God involves believing that His will is the best path, even when it appears different from our own wishes or understanding. It means committing your life and destiny into the hands of infinite love and infinite wisdom, trusting that every moment of struggle, growth, and suffering will ultimately contribute to the realization of the divine plan.

This is the official presentation of a wonderful work:

"Salvation is a gift of God. It’s free. It’s grace. It’s the cross. Discipleship comes at a high cost. It’s surrender. It’s effort. It’s a daily choice to lay down your life and follow His. Few believers choose this route, but the ones who do will experience the abundance that only the surrendered life can offer. It’s the one choice standing between you and the life of freedom and fulfillment, of peace and purpose you’ve always wanted. I Surrender All is all about making that choice."

Love is the greatest of all spirit realities. Truth is a liberating revelation, but love in the supreme relationship, speaks to the profound nature of love and truth in the spiritual journey. Love, in its purest form, transcends all material limitations. It is the essence of God and the foundation of all creation. When we love unconditionally, we align ourselves with the highest spiritual reality. This divine love is not just an emotion but a guiding force that leads us toward unity with God and others. And Truth is something that frees us from ignorance and deception. It opens our eyes to the deeper meaning of life and helps us understand the universe and our place within it. Truth can set us free by revealing the way to live a life aligned with divine principles.While truth enlightens us, love binds us. Relationships rooted in genuine, selfless love represent the pinnacle of human and divine interaction. The supreme relationship—between individuals or between humanity and God—is based on love. It fosters connection, growth, and the ultimate understanding of our purpose in the grand scheme of existence.In essence, while truth reveals and liberates, it is love that unites and elevates, making it the highest spiritual ideal.
Godspeed
Daris
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