The Five Principles

The five principles constitute core teachings of the Unity spiritual movement founded in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. These same principles reflect the laws of the universe that apply to everyone, all the time. They show up in every major religion, and are all reflected in the teachings of Jesus Christ. The author encourages every reader to "work with these principles, test them, apply them to your life, and watch what happens."

Ellen Debenport has served as senior minister to Unity churches in Dallas and Wimberley, Texas. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at Unity School of Christianity and is the Internet radio host of Absolute Living at Unity.FM (www.unity.fm). Debenport has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Baylor University and worked as a reporter for United Press International and the St. Petersburg Times before becoming a minister.