The Voices of God in Action »
In even months, we publish an excerpt from the vast wisdom collection of New Thought luminary, Dr. Ernest Holmes, founder of the Religious Science movement. The monthly teachings from Holmes are then summarized by Rev. Dr. David Alexander, spiritual director of Spiritual Living Center Atlanta.
You can check out his inspirational website and ministry at RevDavidAlexander.com. And pick up a copy of his book, “Freedom From Discord: The Promise of New Thought Liberation Theology.”
Below is his August 2025 “Philosophy in Action” column:
The 1950 film “The Next Voice You Hear” imagined a world where God’s voice suddenly spoke through every radio, in every language, calling humanity to change our ways. Ernest Holmes, having seen an early screening of the film, was inspired and used it to offer this reflection on his radio broadcast: What if that voice is already speaking, not through the airwaves, but within each of us?
Our philosophy offers the idea that the voice of God isn’t a booming sound from above but an inner knowing, the quiet guidance that surfaces through intuition, love and clarity. It speaks a universal language, one that cuts through fear and division. Whether you call it God, Spirit or simply wisdom, the message is the same: We are all connected, and love is the path home. Holmes pointed out that while cultures, beliefs and traditions differ, the core desires of the human heart remain the same — peace, belonging, kindness and understanding. These are the true common denominators of life. A smile, a helping hand, a moment of compassion — these are the voices of God in action, reminding us that we are never separate from the Divine or from one another.
The world has changed a lot since 1950, and the noise of modern life has only grown louder. That’s why daily spiritual practice and communion with stillness are more vital than ever. But rather than treat the world’s noise as something to shut out, perhaps we can see it as another place where God is speaking, even through the headlines of injustice, the cries of pain and the divisions we witness.
As any parent knows, when a child’s needs go unmet, they cry out. And so does the world. I know it’s hard. I know it’s difficult to hear the Divine in the midst of so much division, but maybe that’s exactly what our world needs. Perhaps it’s time to acknowledge that the ugly underbelly of where we are is worthy of our compassionate gaze and listening ear.
In these times, the next voice you hear may rise not only from stillness but from the heart of humanity itself. Perhaps what the world needs is not more people tuning out but more awakened souls willing to deeply tune in.
