Posted by John Brown
Life without god is a life that allows me to live and work and love and dream and aspire to great things and succeed and fail and laugh and cry... Life without god doesn't hinder my ability to decide what is right for my life and the lives of those whom I am responsible. ...
Posted by Elizabeth (Elyse) Bontrager
Hi, my name is Elyse, and I wanted to make known that I keep my own blog. It has poetry, and editorial style articles concerning the challenges of life lived with mental illness. I have a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences, and am a certified QMHP, (qualified mental health provider.) I have worked for many...
Posted by Tony Villari
I would have to say, as my first blush, I see no reason why Christ would not pay a visit, if for no other reason than to remind Satan about God's omnipotence and dominion. The Bible skirts the issue, and for good reason in my humble opinion - Jesus never said He visited hell when he reappeared...
Posted by Pastor, Sharon Moore
In the midst of the night shadows he lurks almost invisible as he blends in with the darkness that engulfs. Silent tears he cries his soul died long ago and the black bottomless pit is all he knows. His sadness cloaked in a mask shown only in the moonlight which allows only shadows to be seen for he...
Posted by Pastor, Sharon Moore
Children are innocent. They are open-minded and they believe what they are told and taught. Let's take a good look in the mirror and think about this. Our children will immulate us. God has trusted us to guide them, teach them, protect them and nurish them, not only with food but with the fullness o...
Posted by Jay Olson
You don't need a cannon to kill a deer if it's venison steak you crave. You don't have to use napalm to heat your camp or cave. It doesn't take a machine gun to bring chickens to their knees. We sure don't need a missile to harvest the apple trees. I wish those fo...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
Easter Sunday This time of year means so many things to so many people. Spring has sprung, the earth wakes back up and plants start growing, flowers pop out and show their brightly colored addition to the green of the grass and the brown of the earth. There is a sense of joy that bides it’s t...
Posted by terry lay
I posted a blog, "Adam and Eve and Ego", in which I elaborated on scientific, religious, and "personal Christian" findings on the subject. That was all Adam. None of Eve, for reasons: Do to the fact that man, of mankind, has written that Eve, the WOman of man kind, "SINNED," and caused Adam to "SIN"...
Posted by terry lay
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: other wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. &...
Posted by (Brother)Brenten Stevens
(Brother)Brenten Stevens It's been a strange weird year in Arkansas , I'm certain many have been keeping up with new religous restoration laws . I'm shocked at the leadership of puopordly christian individuals with out mentioning names choose to be so hate filled rants against many other groups . I ...
Posted by Tony Villari
What will it take for people of faith to become righteous? What more do you think God owes you before you speak out and take action against atrocities? We will all be judged for our inaction in protecting the weak and helpless. In the end, we will all have to st...
Posted by Joseph Campbell
The new bill here in Indiana gives businesses the right to refuse people based on the owers religious beliefs so they are banning he LGBT community from a business and I think its Wrong. People may have a MORAL dillema with the way people choose to live thier life and say it is thier relgious right....
Posted by Tony Villari
There is nothing more we can ask of one that has given everything, for there is no greater love than to give up one's life for your fellow man. We can ask Hid forgiveness for our weaknesses. We can offer up our love and respect for His sacrifice. We can recognize, through His risin...
Posted by Rev. Brian Wayman
Good evening Let me start by saying I'm glad im a part of this site. Ok here goes I have think lady that is 66 years of age and she has her grandchildren there 9 & 7 the children mother is a junkie the grandmother don't have much to live she wants to marry me so I can get the children so they won...
Posted by terry lay
The orgins of mankind of today, have been highly, and heatedly debated by everyone from the science communities to religious communities. The science community have gotten as far back as, circa 30,000 years ago, a more " inteligent" form of mankind surfaced. As yet, no origins found. However ...
Posted by Tony Villari
So, what of the love lost? Was it never meant to be, or was it, perhaps, that what was meant to be was fulfilled? Or, does it really matter in the first place? What was, was, and are memories. What is, is, and... now are memories. What will be, will be, and is what we make, or don'...
Posted by Tony Villari
I think we need to ask ourselves, why our God would want to be praised all the time. This is a question that strikes to the very bone of Abrahamic faith. Psychologically, why do we want praise? We are usually after a stroking of our ego through acceptance, reassurance, co...
Posted by Tony Villari
You loved for a reason, or it wasn't love. If it wasn't love it was probably lust. If it wasn't lust, it was probably stupidity, and you really can't cure stupid. But, you can try to learn from the mistakes without dwelling on them. If you must dwell on some part of a...
Posted by Tony Villari
Bullies. They're all over the news today. The reasons they bully are nothing but excuses for parental and societal shortcomings. These excuses do not give the bully a free pass from taking ownership of their own pitiful egos and trying to be more than the sorry excuse for humanity ...
Posted by Bent Myggen
The way I see it is that all of life is a miracle, and as I study what scientists come up with, every detail of our natural universe bears witness of an intelligence so vast our brains are no match to comprehend even the coattails of it. We are mortals with abilities tailored to see a particular per...
Posted by Tony Villari
Daily we are tasked to carry our Lord, and by him we are graced with palms before our feet as we trod our path into the Holy land, which is His kingdom. Who are we to ask for more, or to place ourselves higher than those around us due to the honor of the task we have undertaken? We do th...
Posted by Charles Lee
Metaphysical CornerI am starting this little series of writings to express my inner beliefs. My intention is to periodically write a metaphysical interpretation of a Bible passage here. Let me start by saying I do not take the Bible literally. I also do not believe it is the undisputed Word of God. ...
Posted by Rev. David Safford, D.D.
I recently debated with an Atheist relative who used a variation of the "Russel's Teapot" argument to illistrate the lunacy of believing in a diety. He took it a step farther, postulating a "Stegosaurus in a space ship orbiting Neptune".... to which I responded "I can't prove or disprove that. I don...
Posted by Tony Villari
Sometimes we tend to narrow our path forward as we search for some illusive sense of beauty and "perfection" in our lives. At times perfection is necessary in order to meet certain parameters required for efficiency. But, beauty, per the examples Wells uses, is not necessary for this eff...
Posted by Nelson Colar
Sometimes, iTunes can't recognize your iPhone, iPod and iPad, and you can't upload songs to enjoy on your device. Don't worry, here is a guide show you 3 free alternative ways to add songs to iOS device without iTunes. You can choose the right one according to your situation. Method A. Upload...
Posted by terry lay
I recieved my creditials the other day! Never would I have thought I would ever be titled, as I've had no official training. However, I've had a life time of hands on training. From the dryest deserts, to the plushest forrests, from the loneliest highways, to the deepest darkest steets, of the bigge...
Posted by Tony Villari
If we really want to know what makes us human we need to answer the question of why we are. Why are we here? Why do we exist? Why were we brought into being as the weakest, yet most intelligent being on this planet? Why were we endowed with this intelligence th...
Posted by Tony Villari
It doesn't take much to declare yourself a minister. You can do it simply by stating the fact and choosing a lofty title. The next step is to have a congregation which, according to the bible, means at least one other person needs to buy into your message. If you want to perform a ...
Posted by Chaplain Tommy Ledet
Wait, what? Did you read that right? Go ahead, read it again. Yes, yes you did read that right. Surprised? Shocked? Read on. Yes, I am a Christian. As a Christian, my views on sexuality are quite unpopular. But within my community of Christians, my views on same sex marriage are equally un...
Posted by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,
My wife and I watched a program on the television tonight that really opened my eyes to a situation that has been a powder keg for 2000 + years now. The show was called “Breaking Borders” and was aired on the Travel Channel (US) and on DTour (Canada). In brief the program takes place and...
Posted by Tony Villari
Why bother arguing when you know it is pointless? If you aren't involved in governmental politics, then why bother? And, even then, why bother? It isn't as though they ever accomplish anything. Those that know me also know my question of choice is "why?" To read more of...
Posted by Joseph Hall
Hello fellow ULC members and anyone who happened to stumble upon this. I've spent the majority of my life in the bible belt of the US, in the great state of North Carolina. I never really put much thought in the acceptance of other people. I just held fast to my own beliefs and never sh...
Posted by Tony Villari
Prove to me that you're a minister, before I train you on how to be one, and then pay me for the privilege of learning from me what God intended for me to give you freely - knowledge of the love of God and Jesus Christ. Come again? What sense does this make? Did God really intend for men, ap...
Posted by Tony Villari
Is PTSD a curse, or just the end result of overloading our moral circuit breaker? Is it payment for feelings and emotions we have forgotten how to understand; a penance for our inability to find forgiveness from God for doing what is required to survive against evil in our world? Perhaps...
Posted by Rev. William Southard, D.D
To the global congregation: Dearest brothers and sisters of faith, I understand and respect that within our Church we may apply for and receive the title "Doctor of Divinity" but I have always felt some peer review would strengthen my resolve. I write to you, to share a brief message of my i...
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
I respect all religions, skin tones, sexes, sexual preferences, ages, ability all levels... as I said above but: I respect all Jewish people in their Faith... I respect all people that are Jewish aka Jewish race... ...but I Do not respect Israel the country... The following is tricky, for 1...
Posted by Tony Villari
The header for this post is a link to a news story. It is a story of courage, and love, and values we have forgotten, or never were taught. It is a story of growing up different, of discrimination, and of bullying. It is a story of an eighth grade basketball team and their ability ...
Posted by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,
By looking at the title of this writing I’ll bet the first thing that pops into your mind is Christians fighting a holy war against Islam right? Well if I were writing about history of religion and present day fighting in the Middle East against Isis, Al Qaeda and the Taliban you would be corr...
Posted by Tony Villari
I went out to the readers, once again, for ideas to post here on the Congregation blog. You know, I should be careful what I ask for, especially from friends I rely on, and who usually give me more than I want. This particular friend has always been a good muse for me, and she, once agai...
Posted by Tony Villari
Why is tolerance such a tough nut to crack? At the end of the day, we seem content to tacitly accept it as a norm instead of raging against it, or we rage against it without really knowing the target of our discontent. What makes it so hard for humanity to wrap our feeble minds around it...
Posted by Christylin Desmettre
Smudging goes back for years, when tribes used it to rid one of disease or disorder. What smudging is, is the burning of herbs, to rid oneself from any negativity. This would include your dwelling, shelter, home, plants, animals, etc. It may also be used to rid and environment from...
Posted by Christylin Desmettre
Have you ever really thought about it… What is a spiritual soul? What's the difference between spirit and soul?In just about every religion on this earth, there is a discussion of some sort of Trinity within the scope of the spirit. Be at the father the son and the Holy Spirit, or in most cas...
Posted by Christylin Desmettre
Since I was younger I was raised a Roman Catholic...However, my family was made up of many different demoninamtions, and well my Grandmother was Prestine (I am a bad speller so bare with me). My Grandmother, Goddess and God Rest her soul, has taught me that I do not have to go to church ...
Posted by Tony Villari
I was sitting here at my "desk," having this banana, when it occurred to me that I haven't said thank you in a while. So, before I go get my big boy pants on, I have a few words... To read this post, please follow this link to "The Path" for A Moment of Thanks.
Posted by Tony Villari
Can this be true? Can love be defined as a dimension of its own, or, perhaps, part of a dimension of emotion that can transcend time and space? Why is it some have dreams of love lost with people they have never met, yet, when they awake they feel as if they have known them forever? Why do we bump i...
Posted by Christylin Desmettre
Do you ever wonder why things happen?Do you ever find yourself asking yourself..."Why Me?"Today I had an individual contact me asking me for help. This young lady, has been going through, so much and she keeps asking me, will it ever end? Will it ever get better? As I have explaine...
Posted by Tony Villari
Someone once said, "Misery loves company, but it hates confidence. Be bold enough to say NO to anyone who invites you to a pity party." I'm not certain why anybody would throw someone a "pity" party. What's the point, besides enabling the pitiful to continue to be sad and...
Posted by Rev .Thomas Briggs
It is really hard to do the right thing , do it anyway so you have no conflict with yourself !
Posted by Tony Villari
In this new "war" against terrorism, like all other recent conflicts, patriotic people of faith and morality will find themselves up against innocence twisted to the will of immoral monsters and armed with weapons of death and destruction. We will, once again, find ourselves killing babies for...
Posted by Tony Villari
We all stress, usually over issues of our own making. Oh, we blame other people generally because we have a hard time accepting responsibility for our own stupidity but, truth be known, the fault usually lies squarely on our own shoulders. When I hear someone is at the end of their rope,...
Posted by Rev. Tony Weir
Picture if you will, a young man starting life at the age of 17, dropped out of school, due to it being a terrible place and time, I was less keen on learning, and busy chasing girls. A letter came it was an acceptance letter into the Airforce. excitied i embarked to a new life, but a life in sin. ...
Posted by Tony Villari
I am sixty-one years old. If Jesus didn't rise, I don't want to know about it. What possible good would it serve to know, other than to make the day of radical atheists. The joke would be on them, though. They'd have to find something else to constantly bitch about, or give u...
Posted by Rev. Carl Welliver
With the book and the movie "The Secret" being studied and analyzed by so many there is a key factor that anyone must always consider. The concept of course is that when we focus hard enough and diligently on the things that we want then the "Universe" provides. Like Thoughts attract Like Results. ...
Posted by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,
Have you ever had that moment when you know you have seen someplace before, though you have never been? Have you looked into a History book, or been surfing the web, and seen a face you could swear that you have seen before, yet think it impossible because the picture is of someone who died 200 year...
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
I am totally believing in Thinking Positive, Believing In the Positives, n Being Positive will Bring Positive into My Life... I see some coaches, teachers n parents teaching some children that they are great(n yes they are) that they can do great things(again that is great n true) n telling kids t...
Posted by Rev. Dawna Lockhart
I was born into a Christian home. However, I grew up in a small town where the majority of my fellow Christians used the Bible to justify hate. The remnants of the Old South used the Bible to justofy racism. Nearly everyone I knew used the Bible to justify hatred of gays and lesbians. As a teena...
Posted by Tony Villari
I usually find taking a walk clears my mind and helps me focus on the post at hand. Normally this includes running into situations or people that bear out the message in my post. Today was no different. I wandered from the harbor to Bacchus, the restaurant overlooking the shri...
Posted by terry lay
I see the world in 3-D: Desacration, Devastation, Desolation. I know, it sounds morbid, pessimistic, depressing. However, I'm not the least bit pessimistic in my feelings about it. It was ordained. I spent the majority of my adult life fretting over man's destuction of the Earth in his lust for powe...
Posted by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,
When I write blogs I generally write based on my observation and mostly of my opinion. On this one however I am going to write from my point of view. That makes this blog different and much more personal. I do not intend offense to anyone, but merely to put out there what my stance is of my Christia...
Posted by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,
The New Frontier The New Frontier, what is it? CHANGE! Parting ways with dogma, intolerance, ignorance,arrogance and non-acceptance. That is a lot to part ways with isn’t it? It is indeed! We need to look at what we are working towards, which for me personally here in this organization is Int...
Posted by Tony Villari
Why don't we make the conscious attempt this Sunday, in church or downtown, to have a moment of dance and laughter? Let's grab the partner next to us, the wife, stranger, or friend, and dance a little ditty just for the hell of it. Let's throw caution to the wind and make ourselves look ...
Posted by Scott Bruno
Like they say, better late than never right? Still need some help with making it all more clear and simplified. Let me know if you are interested in assisting. The following is a bit scrambled so I ask that you please be patient as this whole knowledge group of information becomes more simp...
Posted by Tony Villari
I do not color what I say to people that ask me questions or seek advice. My dad always brought me up to call a spade a spade. This did not serve me well in the butt kissing world of the military, nor the seriously butt kissing corporate world, but I could always look in the mirror at th...
Posted by Rev, Maria Mercades Ricardo
"The Power Of Asking" It had rained a lot and my window was left opened in my van. So the window wouldn't go up or down. I guess the power motor had broken when the water went inside. I was like oh no... It was goona cost me a couple hundred to get it fixed, and I didnt have the money. So every day ...
Posted by Mike Celtic Warrior O'Brien
What my Journey has taught me: So far my Journey has taught me why I started my Chapter in 2012. At first I thought it was just a way to help and bring awareness to all things under the purple ribbon. I chose the purple ribbon cause my wife was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis and I wanted to bring aware...
Posted by REV. Jen Buman
Most of us here don't look the part of a traditional minister, god knows I surely don't:-D . as long as I've been a minister I take great pride that I can minister anytime, anywhere and most to anyone who I'm lead to. I've ministered to homeless, drug addicts, even with other ministers on greyhound ...
Posted by terry lay
As I sit here on Sunday all alone, thinking everybody's gone to church. I've been invited but I declined. I was told, oh but you need to go to church every Sunday to be with God. I politely declined, and apologized for my obstenance.They said,but if you don't come and repent of your sins you're gonn...
Posted by Brian Woodward
Raven hair and ruby lips Sparks fly from her finger tips Echoed voices in the night She's a restless spirit on an endless flight Woo hoo, witchy woman See how high she flies Woo hoo, witchy woman She got the moon in her eyes She held me spellbound in the night Dancing shadows and firelight Crazy l...
Posted by Brian Woodward
He hears the silence howlingAnd catches angels as they fallAnd the all time winnerHas got him by the ballsOh, he picks up Gideon's BibleOpen at page oneI thank God, he stole the handleAnd the train, it won't stop goingNo way to slow down
Posted by Diane Russell
As I've said before, when I become deep in thought words seem to come together for me and inspire me to write poetry... He walked out of the shadowsand said to me with a smile,"Come take my hand and walk with me a while"He looked deep into my eyesand said, "Don't be afraidyou've suffered long enoug...
Posted by Diane Russell
When I become deep in thought, words just seem to come to me and from there I turn those words into a poem... I sit alone in a room A candle the only lightthe winds cold chill haunts meas it cuts through the darkness of another night.Visions of the past flash before meEach one playing a haunti...
Posted by Tony Villari
I think we should give because it is the right thing to do, the moral and the humane thing to do. It is what Jesus would do, right? The question, for most of us and our government, is really how to go about giving. I think Jefferson and Gates have eyes solidly on target. It i...
Posted by Tony Villari
As we get older, are we fading into memory? Are we doomed to be hauled off to rot on some forgotten corner of land, ourselves to be forgotten in the course of time? What of our lives and adventures, lost loves and love found? Does a lifetime of success boil down to a retirement hom...
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
I have been thinking about the term 'converting' when used in talking about converting others in to a faith like often used by fellow Christians,I really don't like the idea of converting anyone in to anything... I really don't feel right about the idea of converting... So guess U are wondering why ...
Posted by Tony Villari
If you ever have the opportunity to witness a "band of brothers" at your local watering hole, wander on over and listen. I'll just bet you'll be able to feel it. "It" is a pride, knowledge that you have actually been that part of something greater than yourself, a love of family and coun...
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
My Belief about My Faith n How I Feel I Should Share It....I am a believe of a God, His Son Jesus, n His Gift of the Holy Ghost/Spirit...I also believe in the Bible as the teachings of God n of His Son Jesus given to Humans by the inspirations of the Holy Ghost/Spirit...I also believe the Bible is i...
Posted by Tony Villari
God imbues us all with an artistic ability. It is how we develop and move forward. It is how we survive, define beauty, and learn to appreciate that which reflects our imaginings of God's infinite abilities. It is our ability to create something from nothing; to take the branch we ...
Posted by Tony Villari
I think God gives us instructions to save the "herd" from destruction, but outside influences, translations, mistakes, and parables created in an attempt to clarify meaning, have distanced the intent of the "word of God" from what the voice actually said. And that, for me, is the danger we fac...
Posted by Danielle Andrewson
I found myself thinking of these things recently, self care while in the service of the Lord, first and foremost I feel that our father would want what any good father wants and that is to take care of ourselves and to be happy in life. We throw ourselves into the service of others and take their so...
Posted by Brian Woodward
Why do some feel obligated to go to their worship on Sunday (or whatever day it is they worship) but ignore their religion the rest of the time? What is the point? The feeling I get from loving the Lord, is not something I would want just once a week. I can only imagine it is the s...
Posted by Tony Villari
Regardless of how it came about, the day has become a celebration of love, and for lining competing gangsters up against garage walls and machine gunning them to death. Ah, those were the good old days of Al Capone and "Bugs" Moran, and of course, Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow. I...
Posted by Tony Villari
I have no doubt that the majority of secularists in the world are practicing good moral life philosophies. I do have to question a conclusion that abolishing the death penalty has any bearing on murder rates decreasing. What they're saying is, murder only occurs if a person knows...
Posted by Brian Woodward
Sorry I've been gone so long. Six months or so. The body may not be working properly, but the spirit is thriving. I missed the interaction, among other things. The latest issue is falling asleep. To much of it. I even nod off, in front of my computer, at work. And...
Posted by Jack Spirko
I think this has a lot to do with how you define the word mysticism. The dictionary does so as… 1: the experience of mystical union or direct communion with ultimate reality reported by mystics 2: the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultim...
Posted by Tony Villari
I have been told Mississippi has probably produced more authors, secular and Christian, than any other state in the Union. Yet, this state seems to have forgotten to designate a state book. 59% of Mississippi residents consider themselves "very religious," so it comes as no surprise that...
Posted by Thaenrathi Druat-Ti Jim (Athauliz Dragons Eye Firestorm), Tol-Ensha, sal Da DruatTi, zhae Mata-an, Sahr-thae-Sha, Zhan sathe Nae
So what does it mean when I say, "Dragons do not stay within the societal molds"? Well. There are so many references and "assumptions" that you've seen one dragon, you've seen them all. Oh REALLY ?!?! Seems to me that individuality and that personality uniqueness has escaped the dragons? - Somehow,...
Posted by Tony Villari
So, is Pope Francis a socialist? I don't think so. The pope just wants what Jesus wanted, and why wouldn't he? Like Jesus he is a man of Christian faith and follows the precepts of scripture. To accuse him of following his faith would be like accusing a quarterback of playing...
Posted by Tony Villari
There are times when you need to dig deeper whether you want to or not; politics, religion, and law all come to mind. Of course these would be the three taboo subjects for any friendly "debate," primarily because the criticism can be emotionally charged because everyone thinks they're right. These a...
Posted by Tony Villari
I say these three simple words to people and they seem to do a mental shutdown. It's like they look at the issues in their life and wonder how any of it could possibly equate to happiness. They build walls around themselves then wonder why nobody is visiting. They sink into a pit o...
Posted by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco
Thinking Again... :-D Something We Should do n share with others n even with kids: When we are doing something a project, homework, working on a model, working on a movie, writing a report, write a story or book, repair a car or a computer and we can't figure what to next, writers block, ran out...
Posted by Tony Villari
Opening your mind doesn't only mean to be open to other ideas and to change. You can also open your mind. You can sit in your car and view the pristine setting in the woods, the wildflowers, pine trees, and the steam flowing through it, or you can get out of the car and open your...
Posted by Tony Villari
Our past is etched into our skin and our minds, the scars we give no mind to until they are seen, then we remember, then we move on. But if we pick at the wound, worry over it, it will never heal. Our scars are our proof of life, our story, and our past. Our scars remind us of thin...
Posted by Catharina Hosseini Damabi
I was very shocked to read some harsh judging comments on Islam and ISSL and decided to write this blog for clarification. I realize that there is a lack of information, regarding Islam itself. First of all In many islamic counties is a lack of education means many people can not read or writ...
Posted by Scott Bruno
A new route for humanity to complete the pathway to full ascension is unfolding right now at this very moment. It is the culmination of many good works by both humanity and the divine, works that have spanned the entire course of our combined existence and which date back to the beginning of time an...
Posted by Christopher Booe
I have an upcoming wedding on valentines day. This couple has suffered two deaths in the family (Bride's dad and Groom's mom) in the last year and have asked for an opening prayer in the wedding while including a brief mention of the deceased (in memorium).. Any ideas on how to go about this? Thank...
Posted by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG
"Eve Of Destruction" BARRY MCGUIRE Lyrics The eastern world it is explodingViolence flarin', bullets loadin'You're old enough to kill but not for votin'You don't believe in war but whats that gun you're totin'?And even the Jordan River has bodies floatin'But you tell meOver an...
Posted by Tony Villari
While transcribing a verse from my Bible today, I was reminded of one of the reasons I continue doing what I do on this blog, week after week. I cherish this Bible as much as the positive e-mails, comments, gratitude for renewed faith and so much more which I have been graced with since I star...
Posted by Tony Villari
The most basic problem with mankind is that we let our ego get in our line of vision; we cannot see the forest for the trees; we try too damned hard to accomplish that which is already done, to find that which is already found, and to be that which we already are. http://congregationforreligioustol...
Posted by Tony Villari
I have a real problem with the concept that God put us here to satisfy some dark sadistic need to have a specie cower in fear, throughout their existence, at the very thought of him. I would rather think that we would spend our time wanting to make our Father proud than to worry about angering a sup...
Posted by Tony Villari
These stories break my heart, and those that read my posts probably know why; my young friends that endured their own struggles at a time in our history when society lacked understanding, the gay community was just beginning to "come out" of the shadows, and AIDS was the up and coming news of the er...