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• Home is Where the Heart Is

  by Oracle C.T. Webb July 9, 2013
  We’ve all heard the saying. We all have come to know its meaning: the place where you enjoyed your most treasured moments and memories is the place that holds your heart. This is the place you call home. When the cares of the world overwhelm and confuse, rushing to this sanctuary of rest and...

• The Secret Place

  by Oracle C.T. Webb June 22, 2013
  Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his fea...

• It’s Not About You

  by Oracle C.T. Webb June 16, 2013
    Children are amazing little blessings. I find it miraculous how they even come into the world. They begin as two separate entities but upon coming together life is created. With that spark of life begins the various stages of growth, discovery and sheer wonder. Mother and father begin to set...

• It Will Live

  by Oracle C.T. Webb June 16, 2013
  There are situations in each of our lives that appear to be dead. We’ve prayed and fasted; we prayed and fasted some more. There’s no change in the situation. Our hope, our dream or some other thing is officially on life support. It can no longer breathe on its own and the doctors have s...

• Abundant Rain

  by Oracle C.T. Webb June 3, 2013
  I hear the sound of the abundance of rain. – 1 Kings 18:31This is definitely one of my favorite passages in the bible. As you know, this is the Prophet Elijah speaking. Earlier in the book, the prophet had declared that there would be no rain or dew in the land. He pronounced this judgment bec...
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• Now I Know….

  by Oracle C.T. Webb May 29, 2013
      In the last few years, I’ve found myself on a journey that felt indescribable, for the most part. There was abundance of mountain-top experiences and by mountain-top, I mean soul-shattering face-to-face encounters with God’s glory. I have a better understanding of how Mos...

• Insecure? Don’t Be.

  by Oracle C.T. Webb May 26, 2013
  Because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear). – Ephesians 3:12In the first few years of my being a Christian, I learned that I was very insecure about my prayers. I honestly...

• Correction Means I Love You

  by Oracle C.T. Webb April 20, 2013
    If you have children or have ever been around you children, you know that they require constant supervision. Turning your back for one moment can spell disaster for any caregiver or parent. Bed times can quickly become impromptu games of hide-n-seek. Feedings, often times, are a combination ...

• It Simply Doesn’t Fit

  by Oracle C.T. Webb March 28, 2013
  We live in a society where waistline size seems to matter to an awful lot of people. Every where you turn, images of thin or slender individuals can be found. From lingerie ads to cleaning products and car commercials to the latest trends in hair care, every where you look thin is “in.&rdquo...

• FASTING.A Cliché? NOT SO.

  by Oracle C.T. Webb March 19, 2013
  In the world of Christianity there many clichés designed to spur the believer into action or somehow increase the level of their faith. Let’s see how many you recognize. “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” “The devil goes to church every Sunday.” “...

• Heaven on Earth

  by Oracle C.T. Webb March 14, 2013
  How many times have you heard the statement: “ I can’t wait to get to heaven! It’s going to be so awesome and amazing!” You probably grew up hearing about heaven in Sunday school. The golden gates, floors made of gold, mythical creatures and constant rejoicing. You’ve...

• LIKE A CHILD

  by Oracle C.T. Webb March 10, 2013
  Truly I say to you, unless you repent (change, turn about) and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven [at all]. – Matthew 18:3  Have you ever watched children play? Their smiles, energy and creativity can warm any h...

• HOLD HIS HAND

  by Oracle C.T. Webb March 7, 2013
  I’ve heard it said that the only constant in life is change. For many, change is a breeding ground for emotions like fear, insecurity, sorrow, and stress. It hinders us from walking in the fullness of all that God desires for our lives. So, instead of taking the bull by the horns and charging ...

• WORK: Work doesn’t always bring monetary gain

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 26, 2013
  In order for God to be glorified, one does not have to work in a sacred profession. God can be glorified whether you are a plumber, clerk, or CEO. Jesus was a carpenter. He used his talents to build things for people. Jesus was also a prophet. He had a secular and sacred profession and he glo...

• Do your best

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 25, 2013
  No matter what your occupation is, it is important to perform it with a great attitude and do your very best. Even if you don’t like our job, your co-workers, or your boss, your attitude reflects what is inside you. Are love, peace, and joy inside you? Or grumbling, anger, and hate?  &nb...

• MARRIAGE: Endurance

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 24, 2013
  If it is endurance you want, you must begin to train. Just as athletes are diligent to train for a race, so we ought to be diligent to train to be successful in our marriages. Knowing our purpose in marriage is to honor God and our mate, we are motivated to do what it takes to develop perseverance. ...

• TAKE REST IN ME

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 23, 2013
  Why would God want to live in us? And how can He do so? After all, He is holy, and we are weak, human flesh with frailties, faults and failures. – Joyce Meyer That is the question, isn’t it? Why would the Creator of the Universe desire to live inside people who tend to be calloused, indi...

• MARRIAGE: Little things matter most

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 22, 2013
  Sometimes it’s the little things that make a relationship soar to a blissful state. Life gets busy with work and kids and oftentimes our relationship gets neglected. It doesn’t require a lot of time to put some romance and fun back into a relationship, but it does take commitment a...

• WORK: Ants are wise

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 21, 2013
  Don’t be surprised if you go to God asking for wisdom regarding fiancés and productivity and he tells you to learn about ants. In Proverbs 6 God states, "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provis...

• HEALTH: Don't worry

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 21, 2013
  Have you ever heard the phrase, “Worried sick”? Worry is a type of stress that has negative affects on our minds and bodies, and can in fact, make us sick. Worry robs people of peace and joy. It is a bondage that holds them in darkness and not only affects them, but those around th...

• WORK: Impress your boss

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 19, 2013
  Do you want a promotion? Good references? Peace at work? Then perhaps you ought to think about ways to impress your boss. Management likes it when their employees kick it up a notch and not only take their job serious, but partner with their co-workers and boss to increase productivity.  Colos...

• You Have a Friend in Me

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 17, 2013
  I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. – John 15:15 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one&rsqu...
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• BE OPEN AND RECEIVE

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 16, 2013
  Pain is real. It cuts deep and is often times unrelenting in its assault on our psyche and emotions. For many of us, we’ve been as its every whim for as long as we can remember. When it pulls, we follow. When it torments, we cower. It is every bit as legitimate as emotions like love and joy, e...

• LIFE: Make a gratitude list

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 15, 2013
  I’ve heard that what we focus on, we empower and enlarge so if we find ourselves being negative, we actually invite more things in our lives that will attract negative thoughts and feelings. Negativity tends to distort our reality and oftentimes we find ourselves thinking irrationally. I mean,...

• HEALTH: Exercise

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 14, 2013
  Exercise is good for your body and mind, and especially good for your heart. Aerobic exercise is wonderful for your cardiovascular system as it strengthens your heart.Just as walking with God benefits our spiritual heart, walking for exercise strengthens our natural body. Walking is considered one o...
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• WORK: Don’t stress

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 13, 2013
  No need for anxiety. You will have great progress and success at work, perhaps even advancement. It may take longer than you want, but trust that success is guaranteed. Continue taking steps and action toward your goals as this keeps the momentum going in your favor. Be teachable, submissive, a...

• MARRIAGE: Encouragement

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 12, 2013
  I bet you know who to go to when you need encouraged. There are usually certain people in our lives that we know will encourage and admonish us when we are facing depression or discouragement. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 states that we ought to encourage one another and build one another up. This is e...

• LIFE: Get inspired.

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 11, 2013
  As creatures of habit, we can get trapped in a “think/belief rut” as I like to call it. What this means is that we can get in the habit of allowing negative thinking to dominate us and as a result, we sink lower and lower into disappointment and frustration. One way to replace the n...

• MARRIAGE: The power of prayer

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 9, 2013
  If you want a strong marriage then you would benefit from learning about the power of prayer. Couples that pray together tend to keep God at the center of their marriage and act as partners with him. Problems can be taken to God and each partner can be held accountable for their part in possible sol...

• WORK: Career path

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 8, 2013
  If you are wondering if you are in the career that God has called you to fulfill, you will know by your passion. Do you look forward to going to work? Do you feel productive? If you are not passionate or dread going to work, perhaps you are not doing what God would like you to do. Take som...

• LIFE: THINKING

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 6, 2013
  God separated humans from the animals by giving mankind brains to think for them. The distinguishing factor is the ability to think for one and make smart decisions. Everyone has their own perception, and their own rationale for their actions. Everyone has had different experiences in this world. Th...
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• HEALTH: Principles

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 5, 2013
  Some churches are taking serious the Bible’s directive to treat our bodies as God’s temple and are merging faith and fitness together. Churches have begun to teach healthy living principles from the pulpit as well as offer fitness groups, weight loss classes, and Bible study groups on fi...

• HEALTH: Reduce risks

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 2, 2013
  According to the Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, people who exercise regularly throughout the week reduce the risk of developing symptoms of the leading causes of illness and death in the U.S. such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Combine that with eating a healthier ...

• MARRIAGE: The Institution

  by Oracle C.T. Webb February 1, 2013
  Have your ever thought that perhaps marriage is an institution that helps us to become more like God? We can learn about things like unconditional love, forgiveness, character defects, growth, servant hood, humility, strength, and so much more. By serving our spouse, no matter what, we learn to be m...
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• WORK: Confidence

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 31, 2013
  You may meet resistance when working toward achieving your goals. You may want to consider a strategic retreat on your journey. This does not meant that your retreat in surrender, but that you take time to evaluate your options and regain resources. By taking some time to pray and gauge your op...
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• LIFE: Use positive affirmations

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 30, 2013
  Positive affirmations are simply positive sentences about yourself and your life and they help develop a positive attitude! Take time daily to speak positive affirmations such as, “I am confident, beautiful, positive, happy, blessed, healthy, etc.” I have printed out various affirmations...

• Procedure to Perform Marriages in Massachusetts

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 29, 2013
  Procedure to Perform Marriages in Massachusetts Section 38 of Chapter 207 of the Massachusetts General Laws states in relevant part that a marriage may be solemnized according to the usage of any church or religious organization which has filed information relating to persons recognized or licensed...
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• WORK: Who is our boss?

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 29, 2013
  Not many people like to have a boss. In fact, the majority of those employed would probably much rather work for themselves and have no boss at all. Whether you have a boss or not, remember that as Christians, God is our ultimate boss. It is God we are to be serving moment by moment, day by day. Whe...

• HEALTH: As we think, we are

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 28, 2013
  Proverbs 23:7 states that as we think, we are. The thoughts that we think about ourselves are exactly who we are. Who we are today is a product of the thoughts we’ve thought of all the years before today.  How do you see yourself physically? Strong, healthy, vibrant? Sick, tired, and apa...

• Touching Heaven

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 26, 2013
  Did you know that the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective? Did you know that prayer with hope and expectation of an answer can move the heart of God? One of the most important tenets of the Christian faith is prayer. Prayer is a powerful tool that believers can use to not only commun...
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• LIFE: Change

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 26, 2013
  Change is difficult. It is far easier to just stay where you are. We get very familiar where we are and to begin to make changes takes us out of our comfort zone. The very first thing that needs to be done when considering making a change is to write your goal down and commit to take steps toward fu...
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• MARRIAGE: Vulnerability

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 25, 2013
  Vulnerability is a precious thing and necessary for a beautiful relationship. In a day and age where vulnerability may be viewed as being “weak”, it is important to learn the value of being vulnerable in your relationship. Vulnerability means letting your guard down and letting your spo...
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• WORK: Being excellent

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 25, 2013
    I normally take my car to a certain tire repair shop and I’m normally pleased with their services. One day, though, my tire was going flat so I took it to a local store that would patch it while I shopped. The man that took care of my tire was astounding. He was professional, courteous...

• HEALTH: Discipline

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 24, 2013
  Our physical health can affect other areas of our lives such as career and family. If we are not feeling well or are battling sickness and disease, it affects not only us, but those around us. God has given us the best diet plan in the Bible. If you will read Leviticus and Deuteronomy, you will...

• LIFE: Purpose

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 23, 2013
  Finding a meaning or purpose in life is important to us, although it’s not always easy to do. Some struggle their whole lives trying to find a sense of purpose.Discovering one’s purpose takes effort. It takes taking time to pray and discern what gifts, talents, and passion one has. Once ...

• MARRIAGE: Partners

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 22, 2013
  You and your spouse are partners and you are called to join together to fulfill the purposes that God has laid out for you. As God told us in his word, when two people are married they are no longer two, but become one flesh.  Two individuals unite to love, honor, and cherish God and each othe...

• WORK: Personal and Spiritual Development

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 22, 2013
  I’ve heard it said that today’s action becomes tomorrow’s habit. What actions are you taking daily toward your personal and spiritual development? How about toward your career? Success in your career will have a direct correlation with your success in personal and spiritual de...

• OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 21, 2013
  God has countless blessings He’d love to give us. He has new opportunities and creative ideas that He knows will yield abundance and prosperity in our lives. To receive these blessings, we must be able to hear God when He speaks and take the necessary steps needed to do what He has said. ...
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• LIFE: Love

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 16, 2013
  When asked the famous question, “What is love?” I always refer to what Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 13. If everyone could live according to these admonitions, the world would be such a loving and joyful place.  “Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. L...

• WORK: Action

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 16, 2013
  In order to achieve your goals, having faith that you will attain them is important, but belief alone won’t get you very far. You need to take action as well. Think of your goal as being the top step of a ladder. To get to the top step, you must walk up one step at a time. The same goes for yo...

• WORK: Tree of abundance

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 14, 2013
  We have a choice every day to either live according to God’s ways or man’s ways. We can choose to delight in God’s word and trust that following it will bring us peace, joy, and success, or we can choose to trust in man’s ways, which oftentimes lead us to sin. Psalm 1 explai...

• LIFE: Habits

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 14, 2013
  In order to create a good habit it has been said that you need to do it for 21 days straight and those who take the time to develop good habits state that it is worth the time and effort. Good habits such as eating healthy, creating goals, being on time, doing chores, and so on seem to make life go ...

• WORK: Your career

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 13, 2013
  In the book of Deuteronomy, we find God telling his people that if they will keep his commandments he will make all of their work plentiful, increase their cattle and cause abundant fruit to grow. (Deut. 30:9-10) Though this was thousands of years ago and God was talking about farming, we can still ...
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• MARRIAGE: Obedience

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 13, 2013
  Ephesians admonishes husbands to love their wives as Christ loved his people as well as how a man loves his own body. Jesus loved his people so much that he sacrificed his life. Men ought to love their wives with the same intense love.The relationship between Jesus and the church mirrors the relatio...
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• LIFE: Dreams/goals

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 12, 2013
  If you stopped and asked ten people on the street today what their dreams and goals are, most of them would not be able to give you a detailed answer. Most people think about their dreams every so often but tend to stay in the “dream mode” instead of actively making the effort to attain ...
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• WORK: Struggling financially

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 12, 2013
  If you are struggling to make ends meet, perhaps it’s time to sit down and have a heart to heart with yourself and God. Ask God to reveal truth to you concerning your finances and career (or lack of career). Honestly ask questions such as, “Am I spending money on unnecessary things? Am I...
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• WORK: Hard work

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 11, 2013
  Being successful in any area of life requires hard work, especially when it comes to your career. You must work hard and not be afraid of failure. Many successful men and women have failed over and over but they continued to get up and continue on, learning what they could from their failures. Hard ...

• WORK: Most productive hour of your day

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 11, 2013
  While reading about successful business owners, I have noticed that the majority of these men and women have learned an important principle for success. It’s quite simple yet so many aren’t willing to utilize this technique.It is simply taking time each day (a good rule of thumb is 1 hou...

• BE STILL

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 10, 2013
  For many of us, the art of being still is a foreign concept. We’re used to dabbling with our smart phones, perusing websites while we chat or eating dinner with the television on. We inundate ourselves with sounds and pictures that occupy space in our hearts and take priority in our minds. I...

• SPEND TIME WITH GOD

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 10, 2013
  Like a giddy little girl, I climbed into the rocking chair with my Nanna trying to find the right spot on her lap. After a few tummy tickles, a kiss on the nose, and a few bounces on her knee, I finally found it. There I sat, safely nestled in her arms as she spoke to me in soft whispers, feeding me...

• LIFE: Gratitude

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 10, 2013
  Sometimes we get to feeling down in life, or tend to overlook the positive and focus on the negative. I remember going through a particularly difficult season of my life and it seemed like every time I would go to my best friend about my problems, she would tell me to make a gratitude list. ...

• Condemned No More

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 4, 2013
  One of the most comforting passages in the bible is definitely Romans 8:1-4 which states Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not d...

• LIFE: Success

  by Oracle C.T. Webb January 2, 2013
  Everyone wants to be successful, but many do not find it or feel very successful in their lives. Success is defined differently by people, but it is generally thought to be a desired outcome For one, success may be.  Regardless of what one terms successful, finding it is not accidental. It req...
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• LIFE: Motivation

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 29, 2012
  Have you ever met someone that was always motivated? It seemed like they were always doing something to achieve their goals and with great passion. If I had to guess why they were so motivated, it was because one, they were passionate about their goals, and two, they found ways to keep themselves mo...

• WORK: Working Hard

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 26, 2012
  We live in a society that puts a lot of status on vocation. The typical motto is: “Work hard, make lots of money, and accumulate all you.” In other words, go after the American Dream even if it stresses you to the max! I do believe God is concerned about our vocation and wants us to be ...

• HEALTH: Optimal health

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 24, 2012
  "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11God wants what is best for us. It is necessary to believe that our physical, spiritual, and mental health is important to God and he has provided mea...

• MARRIAGE: The role of submission

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 23, 2012
  Peter writes in the New Testament that wives are to submit, or accept the authority of their husbands. He tells them that godly behavior will win over their husbands and be a testimony of God’s love. He also tells husbands to honor their wives and be understanding, stating that the wife may be...
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• MARRIAGE: Love

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 21, 2012
  Saying, “I love you” is very common, but what do we really know about love? I think of the song, “I wanna know what love is,” by the band Foreigner and I’m in agreement. I want to know what love is.    Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 13 that, “Love is p...

• HEALTH: Taking care of yourself

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 19, 2012
  As we age, we tend to become more and more tired. Perhaps we are not getting enough sleep, or are overly stressed, or haven’t taken care of our bodies very well. Whatever the reason, fatigue can set in. When we find ourselves in seasons like this, it is important to first, be sure to drink ple...

• WORK: Everyone is the same to God

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 18, 2012
  Regardless of your role on this earth, whether you are a doctor, a house cleaner, stay-at-home mother, unemployed, or student, you are equally important to God. Listen to what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you...

• LIFE: Giving

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 14, 2012
  Most of us can relate to giving someone a gift, or blessing them with money, or assistance, and walking away with such a joyful heart! Simply giving out of a generous heart an... d not expecting anything in return. We live in such a materialistic society. Greed and envy covet our hearts but ...

• MARRIAGE: Forgiveness

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 13, 2012
  I assure you that you will have conflict in your marriage. It is inevitable. The keys to resolving conflict are humility and forgiveness. Humility means thinking of yourself ... as lower than others. It is the opposite of being prideful. God says he gives grace to the humble but opposes the pr...

• WORK: Belief

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 12, 2012
  To have a successful career, you not only have to develop a plan and work hard, but it is also important to visualize success. Jesus said that if we believe, we will receive w hatever we ask for in prayer. (Matthew 21:22) Ask. Believe. Receive. It’s that simple.Be encouraged here. Cre...
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• HEALTH: Being cheerful

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 11, 2012
  The human heart is an amazing organ and necessary for life. It continually pumps life through our bodies, beating about 100,000 times a day. Many things can affect the health... of our hearts, such as stress and poor diet, but God tells us that it is good for us to have a cheerful heart and joy i...

• WORK: Women

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 10, 2012
  Have you ever known a very productive woman? I mean someone who is a very hard worker and takes pride in her work no matter what kind of job it is. I think of Mother Teresa o ften and what a diligent worker she was for God. She did not care about money or status, she simply wanted to please G...

• LIFE: Positive expectations/Faith

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 10, 2012
  “If you can believe it, you can achieve it!” Perhaps you’ve heard the previous phrase before. It may sound too good to be true, but there really is such power in having posit ive expectations. Living with an attitude of expectancy, or having faith as the bible describes it, ...

• HEALTH: Healthy decisions

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 6, 2012
  It seems that when we try to live lives independent of God, we end up feeling empty and perhaps even disappointed. We try to fill a never-ending void with things such as mater ial possessions, food, work, or hobbies and end up not being able to satiate our greatest need: Connection with God.&...

• MARRIAGE: Marriage is God’s design

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 4, 2012
  God said that he did not want Adam to be alone so he made Eve to be his mate. God designed their union to be special, namely, husband and wife. (Gen 2:18, 21-24) This union w as the first recorded “wedding” in Christian history, thus, the institute of marriage was God’s idea...
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• Servants....

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 4, 2012
    I am a servant of a higher power....greater works than these I will do.  

• LIFE: Happiness: Joy

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 3, 2012
  I remember years ago hearing the song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” and thinking to myself, “If only it were that simple.” According to an article in the New York Press, Americans  are, on average, only 69% happy. (Seligman, M.E.P, 2002, Authentic Happiness, New...

• Full of Prayer

  by Oracle C.T. Webb December 3, 2012
  On this day, my heart is full of prayer for my loved ones, their families and everyone upon whose eyes I connect. May your days and nights be filled with blessings and words from GOD. ©2010-2011 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monaste...

• LIFE: Humbling yourself.

  by Oracle C.T. Webb November 30, 2012
  God is also serious about me setting my heart on spiritual matters and not the fleeting shallow temporary pleasures of this world! God’s Spirit can sustain me; give me life, l ove, joy, peace, and so much more! Why why why do I continue to look elsewhere for these things??? Humanit...

• Grant of Absolution and Plenary Indulgence

  by Oracle C.T. Webb November 30, 2012
  The Universal Life Church through its Monastery grants full Absolution from all sin from preconception to the present date.In addition, the Universal Life Church through its  Monastery grants Plenary Indulgence which is forgiveness of the punishments for sin in this life.The Grant of Abs...

• MARRIAGE: Your wedding day

  by Oracle C.T. Webb November 30, 2012
  A wedding day is a celebration of love and of life. It is a celebration not to create a bond or a union, but rather to rejoice in the one that already exists. It marks the con tinuation of a journey, the next step in ensuring that all that a couple shares now shall deepen and grow stronger ...

• Wisdom Speaks

  by Oracle C.T. Webb November 19, 2012
  If you will turn (repent) and give heed to my reproof, I [Wisdom] will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make my words known to you. – Proverbs 1:23 According the above passage, if we hope to operate in wisdom we must first do a few things. The first thing we should do is repent. ...

• HEALTH: Depression

  by Oracle C.T. Webb November 6, 2012
  According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% of Americans are currently diagnosed as clinically depressed. That is over 20 million people who are having a hard time functioning daily because they are so depressed. Though there are many effective treatments availab...
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• Touching Heaven

  by Oracle C.T. Webb November 5, 2012
  Did you know that the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective? Did you know that prayer with hope and expectation of an answer can move the heart of God? One of the most important tenets of the Christian faith is prayer. Prayer is a powerful tool that believers can use to not only commun...
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• WORK: Confidence

  by Oracle C.T. Webb October 18, 2012
  You may meet resistance when working toward achieving your goals. You may want to consider a strategic retreat on your journey. This does not meant that your retreat in surrender, but that you take time to evaluate your options and regain resources. By taking some time to pray and gauge your opti...

• WORK: Career Path

  by Oracle C.T. Webb August 12, 2012
  If you are wondering if you are in the career that God has called you to fulfill, you will know by your passion. Do you look forward to going to work? Do you feel productive? If you are not passionate or dread going to work, perhaps you are not doing what God would like you to do. Take some time...
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• MARRIAGE: The power of prayer

  by Oracle C.T. Webb August 6, 2012
  If you want a strong marriage then you would benefit from learning about the power of prayer. Couples that pray together tend to keep God at the center of their marriage and act as partners with him. Problems can be taken to God and each partner can be held accountable for their part in possible s...

• LIFE: Make a gratitude list

  by Oracle C.T. Webb June 27, 2012
  I’ve heard that what we focus on, we empower and enlarge so if we find ourselves being negative, we actually invite more things in our lives that will attract negative thoughts and feelings. Negativity tends to distort our reality and oftentimes we find ourselves thinking irrationally. I mean,...

• HEALTH: Physical health

  by Oracle C.T. Webb April 16, 2012
  God wants us to be successful spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Our bodies are God’s temple and it is important for us to take care of our bodies. We find in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God dwells in us, and we are therefore t...

• Join us on FaceBook

  by Oracle C.T. Webb April 1, 2012
  Pleased to have completed our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Universal-Life-Church-Monastery-of-Massachusetts/239352442777020

• Be Healthy

  by Oracle C.T. Webb October 19, 2011
  God created us and as our Creator, it makes sense that He knows what is good for us physically. In the Old Testament, God made laws concerning the body and food and commanded the Israelites to follow them.  God knew that by abiding by His laws, His people would live in optimal health.  &n...

• Gratitude

  by Oracle C.T. Webb September 15, 2011
  Sometimes we get to feeling down in life, or tend to overlook the positive and focus on the negative.  I remember going through a particularly difficult season of my life and it seemed like every time I would go to my best friend about my problems, she would tell me to make a gratitude list...
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• Happenings

  by Oracle C.T. Webb September 11, 2011
  The disasters and happenings over the course of the past century, whether man made or cosmic, have shaken and shattered the belief of man in himself, his being, the creator, convincing him firmly of the frailty of human life, and the ultimate futility of human endeavor.   Yet, we go on. In th...
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• Change

  by Oracle C.T. Webb August 15, 2011
  Sometimes when a couple gets married, things begin to change.  There is not as great an effort at winning over the other and little by little, time spent together may decrease due to jobs, kids, and other responsibilities.  With a divorce rate at more than 50%, it is important to understan...
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• Faith and Health

  by Oracle C.T. Webb August 15, 2011
  Faith plays an important role in healing and walking in divine health.  Many doctors admit that their patient’s faith plays an important role in their recoveries.  Those with great faith usually recover faster and have a better attitude than those with little or no faith.   In...

• Maintaining your Health

  by Oracle C.T. Webb June 22, 2011
  Jesus was an extraordinary man.  He spent a great deal of his time going from city to city not only teaching people about God, but also praying and healing people.  There are many references in the New Testament of healings and miracles taking place.  In Matthew 8:16-17 it speaks of J...

• WORK: Discipline

  by Oracle C.T. Webb June 17, 2011
  The current recession has affected many families. The unemployment rate has been at an all-time high. Sometimes it is inevitable that lay offs will occur but there are some things you can to do help you keep your job.   Take your job seriously.  Be on time, be polite, and be passionate.&...
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