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  • Cat Faith

    Posted January 13, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Do cats really land on their feet? I think it depends on the height and the landing surface. Either one might render the answer a moot point.  But, that's the confidence of a cat.  Cat "faith," if you will. To read this post, please follow this link to "The Path": Cat Faith  

  • Interfaith Ministry, Are We up to the Task?

    Posted January 12, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    This blog is sure to anger a good many people, though its not my intention to do so, though, I will face the fact of that reality. Two evenings ago here on this site was a cold reminder that in this Interfaith Ministry, there is much work to be done. As in any other Community, we are faced with the ...

  • The Downhill Slide

    Posted January 12, 2015 by Tony Villari

    It is an unfortunate fact of life.  It comes after taxes begin and before death of old age.  Everything we have worked for seemingly begins to slip inexorably through our arthritic fingers.  We become tired as the body begins to give up the health of youth; our lifestyle slims down to...

  • time management

    Posted January 11, 2015 by Roger Overweg

      TIME MANAGEMENT One day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachiever s he said, “Okay, time for a quiz”...

  • a christians way to reduce stress

    Posted January 11, 2015 by Roger Overweg

      A CHRISTIAN’S WAY TO REDUCE STRESS An Angel says, “Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.” 1. Pray 2. Go to bed on time. 3. Get up ...

  • How Dare God...

    Posted January 10, 2015 by Tony Villari

    If God doesn't exist, ask yourself this question, "To whom should we assign fault for all the pain and suffering in the world?"  If you're hearing the "Jeopardy" tune in your head, you're trying way too hard to answer.  The only other scapegoat is us, hence why we assign it somew...

  • Prayer in School

    Posted January 9, 2015 by Tony Villari

    If this country was to be based on Christian laws and values in perpetuity, then the founding fathers would have ensured that language was included clearly in our Constitution.  It was not.  They wanted this country to enjoy a broader spectrum of freedoms.  As intelligent an...

  • Is it What It Is?

    Posted January 7, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    Is it What It It? or I should say, Is this site what it claims to be? In my Observation over the past year, I have come to think that fellow Member Ophi Ophiuchus sums it up in his greetings to new members. " Welcome to our Merry band of Misfits" Now please, don't misconstrue or misunderstand my mea...

  • On the Feeling of Immortality in youth

    Posted January 6, 2015 by kralko Svetlana

    No young man believes he shall ever die. It was a saying of my brother’s, and a fine one. There is a feeling of Eternity in youth, which makes us amend for everything. To fifa 15 coins be young is to be as one of the Immortal Gods. One half of time indeed is flown-the other half remains i...

  • Why?

    Posted January 5, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Those that survive to adulthood may find the answer to why they were born.  The sad reality is, many will simply go about their daily grind trying to better their situation or just "keep up with the Joneses."  These people may never find an answer to why they are here, if they ever conside...

  • Hello Everyone..

    Posted January 5, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I am doing very well, luckily I took my meds earlier including tylenols n a muscle relaxer because when I was in the restroom noticed sticky stuff in a carrying bag so decided well I am here at the sink I will take everything off n wash it down from misc drips n drops of soda n food n etc, it took a...

  • Companionship of Books

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Kaitlyn Davis

    A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and fifa 15 coins one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the sa...

  • The Churches of Revelations Part 5

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Lamonte Johnson

    The End of the Matter The Churches of Revelation Part 5     Judges 2:20-22: Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel and said, “Because this nation has violated the covenant I ordained for their ancestors and has not listened to me, I will no longer...

  • Time with our creator

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Rev. Tony Weir

    Time with our creator In these modern times, the common saying going around is '' I would go to church more, but I don't have time''. In this time of age I think we seem to put celebration of our Lord to the bottom of the life list, as I walk around town I ask people the meaning of some of our reli...

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Destruction of a Dream

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Tony Villari

    January 19 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  How about we do something novel and actually discuss what he was all about?  How about we try practicing some of what he preached?  How about we talk to our children and get them involved on the computer?  How about having them pul...

  • New Year - New Habits

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Jessy Schaffer

    On the first Sunday of 2015, January 4th, I thought it would be a good idea to start writing down my thoughts and start to "practice" so to speak, an attempt to flesh out.  First a little background to start off. I grew up in southeastern PA, between Philadelphia and Lancaster. I was raised in...

  • An Excuse for Godlessness?

    Posted January 3, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Albert Einstein was said to be an atheist, yet never used the word to describe his own thoughts on religion.  He viewed God as a word used by people to describe a concept which was beyond man's grasp and their descriptions as a collection of childish stories.  But was this an admission of ...

  • 2015? Be Colorful in Life!

    Posted January 1, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Are you living life to the fullest?  Maybe we can give up resolutions to do what we should be doingfor ourselves anyway, and try squeezing the most out of life for a change. Try being flamboyant and colorful, this might be your last chance.   Be Colorful In Life!

  • Happy New Years to Everyone!!!

    Posted December 31, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I was thinking a lot of people use New Years to try to change things in their life like a diet, saving money or stop swearing (I feel most fail to realize changing the Fword to fudge or frac isn't stopping U swear in your mind U know U are still swearing so have to change your think as well on that ...

  • Do We Take Our Faith for Granted?

    Posted December 30, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Some rambling on a subject that has been preoccupying me for some weeks. I finally got a chance to put pen to paper while watching the Saints pull their fat from the fire. It is a bit long winded, but I hope it makes some sense.  To read it, please follow this link: Taking Faith for Granted&nbs...

  • So you say you don;t want a New World Order?

    Posted December 30, 2014 by Scott Bruno

    New World Order So you say you don’t want a New World Order? So this would suggest that you are fine and dandy with the world the way it is. What type of vision comes to mind when I say these words, “New World Order”? Do you see visions of a planet policed by UN blue helmets, where...

  • Another New Year's Resolution, Chubby?

    Posted December 29, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Thinking about a diet for the coming year?  Again?  Or, have you just thrown up your hands in despair and sat back down on the couch with the "family size" bag of puffed cheese snack?  Instead of beating yourself to death with a diet, unless your health is in danger, how about trying ...

  • Suicide Is Painless?

    Posted December 27, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Unless you're in intense pain from dying anyway, suicide is the only chance in a lifetime where, if everything goes right, you have one, last, irrevocable opportunity to prove to everyone what you really think about yourself.  I have a better idea...  prove you wrong!  To read this ...

  • Ooops I have been thinking again... :-)

    Posted December 26, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Ooops I have been thinking again... :-)I have seen a few posts by friends over time (not just during the holidays) getting upset by other people talking bad about them, or complaining about them, talking behind their backs, n judging them; I have also experienced this in the past mainly before my st...

  • Inner Sanctum Occult Research Guild

    Posted December 26, 2014 by Rev. J.T. Metts: Elder Therion

    Go check me out on tumblr as well!  http://eldertherion.tumblr.com Inner Sanctum Occult Research Guild/O.S.S. International Fraternal Order ossorg@outlook.com Online Occult Supply: Secret City Occult Emporium Blessings! Elder Therion eldertherion@live.com

  • Ordo Sanctum Sanctorum: International Fraternal Order

    Posted December 26, 2014 by Rev. J.T. Metts: Elder Therion

    Ordo Sanctum Sanctorum International   Created and Ministered by Rev. Elder Therion The O.S.S. is an international Fraternal Order offering course studies in progressive "High Magick" practices with the universal goal of promoting human spiritual evolution. Our traditional nine grade ...

  • The "Autumn" of the Christ?

    Posted December 24, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Let's try this again.  I published this under the title "The "Fall" of the Christ" which probably was misunderstood as having a negative connotation.  This has to do with seasons, not reasons; my apologies to those readers keeping me honest.   The dates for the birth of Jesus are all...

  • PROOF OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN?

    Posted December 23, 2014 by Scott Bruno

        The Fibonacci sequence is quite a strong example of how something highly intelligent must have created the universe as we know it. Just have a look at this geometry based foundation for all life structures.  It is this Fibonacci Geo Sequence that ensures a plant grows with propo...

  • Challenge Bravery

    Posted December 23, 2014 by Scott Bruno

      True bravery is in one's testing of the creative places in which we've not yet been or advanceed to. Following a "normal" process that has been set in stone for ages is like the definition of insanity. To continue to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different outcome r...

  • Wise men

    Posted December 23, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    The Wise Men of the East who came to visit the baby Jesus may be likened to the stored-up resources of the soul that rise to the surface when its depths are stirred by a great spiritual revelation. In scriptural symbology East always means the within. The gold, frankincense, and myrrh that the Wise...

  • The Car Industry and the Buyers

    Posted December 22, 2014 by wilmer wesley

    It is known to all that the cars have been a sign of identity and wealth. More and more people at various ages purchase cars. So in order to feed people's vanity, each year the car industry across the whole world produces array of different models, designed to appeal to every age, to every tast...

  • Pope Francis: Like a Bull into 2015

    Posted December 22, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Like a bull in a china shop.  Is he unstoppable?  I sure hope so.  You just gotta love this guy! To read this post follow the link: Pope Francis: Like a Bull into 2015

  • When Enough Is Enough

    Posted December 22, 2014 by Tony Villari

    When do you determine that your conversation has turned into a "braying contest with a jackass" and you would be well-served to step aside?  This was a question put to me recently, my own fault really, as I use the adage occasionally in my posts.  Sometimes people are better left in God's ...

  • How I Hope to Raise My Children

    Posted December 22, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    How I Hope to Raise My Children I will raise them to believe in Jesus n the Christian faith n keep the 2 great commandments honor God, love everyone...I will teach them not to lie n do so by not lying to them, Santa is real he is in each of us, the guy in red suit helps us remember what we should b...

  • Last Nite I Couldn't Sleep Because was getting a Vision...

    Posted December 20, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Well Good Day to You All!!! HUGs to U all I hope/pray U are all doing well/better!!! Last nite was Crazy n Cool but I was trying to sleep but kept getting a vision/message in my head just kept going over n over in my head... One part was strange my ex-GF I had a feeling she wasn't doing well ...

  • Hardships fall on us All.

    Posted December 20, 2014 by Rev. Ashley L. McCarter

    Dear friends of the monastery, As you may have or may have not noticed it has been some time since I have been active online. I have been diagnosed with some life changing illnesses. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. I never thought after all my years is be the one in this case. I am ...

  • Vampire in Transylvania - Dracula Tour

    Posted December 20, 2014 by Anton Constantin

    7 day tour: Departure from Bucharest, Romania " A Dracula Tour departing from Bucharest, intended to Dracula enthusiasts, Transylvanian lovers, culture and history fans, adventure seekers. The tour includes the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) such as: S...

  • The Curse of Ignorance and Want

    Posted December 17, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Not much has changed since the London of Charles Dickens, December 19, 1843, when he was forced to self-publish A Christmas Carol.  His novella was a statement on the times in this city during a period witnessing the birth of an industrial revolution.  As with any revolution this one ...

  • My Testimony

    Posted December 16, 2014 by Taress Clark

    Lonely. Lost. Helpless. Hopeless. Afraid. Angry. Out of control. Depressed. These describe how my life was not too long ago. Before I came into a relationship with my God, life was miserable. It was a mess too big for me to fix. It was a constant struggle just to get through. I was unhappy, had a hu...

  • In Healing Christ is the only true foundation.

    Posted December 16, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    The person, who is always in a state of worry and anxiety, is another phase of selfish blindness to truth is represented by those in anticipation of loss, of misfortune, of accident always on the verge of some calamity that will surely come if he is faithful with his fears. What is being done is put...

  • The World Is Much Larger Than Many Of Us Realize

    Posted December 14, 2014 by Rev. T. Tucker Forensic Psychologist (Ret.)

    The world is much larger than many of us realize It is larger than the end of one’s nose Larger than one’s own backyard; Larger than our neighborhoods Larger than our own states and countries, So to assume “everyone” thinks like one’s own self; has the same life ad...

  • The Hypocrisy of Acceptance?

    Posted December 14, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Where do we come off presuming to judge in God's name? Just a few long winded thoughts...  To read this post please follow the link to my blog, "The Path," at The Hypocrisy of Acceptance?

  • Hone your intuitive nature with truth and you shall gain enhan

    Posted December 13, 2014 by Scott Bruno

     On honing ones intuative nature:Intuition is the act of primal instinct based decision making. It is making a decision prior to any other creativity being added to the original idea (Flash Point). The flash point describes the short span of time one has in order to execute the process successf...

  • Our Combined Calling to the Conscious evolution of Spirit.

    Posted December 12, 2014 by Scott Bruno

    Our Combined Calling to the Conscious evolution of Spirit. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges is in simplifying this indescribable, amazing, yet potentially catastrophic and even heaven sent moment in time we and our humanity are experiencing. How do you place it all into a simple, easily recog...

  • The 2nd Coming of Christ - Not what expected

    Posted December 12, 2014 by Scott Bruno

    We indeed are the creators we once thought we were not. Through the ages of the past 6000 years we have recorded a good few avatars (prophets). Any time we go through an age change the seers and sages go on high alert as they await the coming of the next prophet. And so the seers have been ke...

  • Dance Like No One's Watching!

    Posted December 12, 2014 by Tony Villari

      Tired of being the wallflower?  Do you judge the "life of the party" as they dance around with the lampshade on their head?  Ever want to just start dancing in the aisles?  Maybe, with all going on in the world, this Christmas is time to cut loose!  Check out my Sunday Th...

  • My Mind Exploring n Nearing Melt Down... :-)

    Posted December 11, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I had a cool appointment with my counselor 1st talk some about roommates but then talked about the issue last week that upset me greatly n N & that got me talking about my beliefs n understandings of religions n faith n space n the universe n life n everything n the more I talked about the more my...

  • The Bend in the Road

    Posted December 10, 2014 by Tony Villari

    God sat you down at the table of life and you've seen the cards you've been dealt.  You can't win if you don't play, right?  So you are faced with a choice.  Bet on the come and hope for greener pastures just around the next bend, or get up from the table.  What we can't for...

  • 501c3? If you're a church, you don't need it!

    Posted December 8, 2014 by Luminary Eddie Starr

    In my prior post, I reference this article.  Except for churches, their integrated auxiliaries, and public charities whose annual gross receipts are normally less than $5,000, organizations will not be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) unless they notify the IRS that they are applying ...

  • Helping out

    Posted December 8, 2014 by Luminary Eddie Starr

    Hello, members of ULC. I'm a new member, having been ordained 10/27/2014. My passion is my "Help4TheNeedy," as outlined on my blog: Amos Ministries.  I received inspiration, in part, from this article. I was interested in learning that churches are automatically tax exempt, and do NOT ne...

  • Our Prayer is our Life

    Posted December 8, 2014 by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCP

    Do not miss the opportunity given to us to pray. Prayer is the gift of God to us to communicate to the Divine. Do not be bothered by time nor space where you can pray. Do not be limited by the formula on how to Pray. The words we speak in prayer does not matter to God. Or the idea of whom to P...

  • Life to Purpose Reconciliation. Time to Reflect.

    Posted December 7, 2014 by Rev Michele McCallister

    I have searched for my life's purpose ✨️..... I thought that there was this secret and mystery to my existence. I experienced a relationship with this Heavenly Father that lacked true substance. My desire for truth, my quest for my purpose and that peace and joy that passes all understanding has fin...

  • Path to Nowhere

    Posted December 7, 2014 by Tony Villari

      What about that dead end looming ahead of you?  What do you do when faced with the proverbial "path to nowhere" in life?  The question has been put to me several times.  I had to risk falling through my path to find an answer.   To read more on this post, please follow t...

  • The Pure Life of God Flows Through Me

    Posted December 7, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    In Scripture, the divine life combined with divine substance is termed "the Lamb of God." This phrase carries the symbology of the Lamb's purity, innocence, and guilelessness. Its nature is to vivify with perpetual life all things that it touches. It knows only to give, give unceasingly and eternall...

  • The learned and unlearned

    Posted December 7, 2014 by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCP

    Just have a good conversation with a workmate about Religion. If your religion is based on knowledge of the book, most people will be deprived of religion. And if all religion will be based on faith, those who are learned will take advantage of the unlearned. If Religion preach about Love, Jo...

  • The Review of Faith

    Posted December 6, 2014 by Rev. Christopher J. Kady, R.M.A.

    Sermon December 5, 2014   It occurs to me, as a man with such strong ties to medicine and science, that we have to take so much of faith and religion blindly. Without any proof, we tread a fine line between what we know to be true and what we believe. Very often I find myself contemplating th...

  • My Disclaimers

    Posted December 5, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    !!! Attention Disclaimers: !!!I Believe in LoveI Believe in Life(was close to death many times in my life n last time doctor told mom to get a casket)I Believe in LaughterI Believe in a GodI Believe in JesusI Believe in Holy Ghost/SpiritI Believe in my Friends/FamilyI Support ALL Faiths ---(Jews, Ch...

  • Zeal and Enthusiasm

    Posted December 5, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    Zeal of God that is ego free, this zeal keeps us moving forward in our unfoldment.  Keeps us happily balanced in the enjoyment of the Spirit of God.  Zeal mixed, joy, and enthusiasm keeps us in the emotions of life itself. Wanting to be.  Wanting to serve. Wanting to love. Wanting to ...

  • 2014 - The Slow Death of Christmas?

    Posted December 3, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Are Christmas and Christianity under attack?  Will they survive?   Follow this link to read this post, The Slow Death of Christmas?

  • Satan role in creation

    Posted December 1, 2014 by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCP

    First of all i want to clear up that i am not a Satanist. I am Pan Pagan Spiritual Universalist believing in One God that has many manifestation. What im about to write here is my point of view with regards to the existence of man, satan and the fallen angels. I believe in the power of God w...

  • 1st Sunday of Advent...

    Posted November 30, 2014 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    The season of Advent is the beginning of the Christian Liturgical Year. Thus representing the leading up of and the Birth of Christ. 4th Century France is where this observance began and lasted 4 to 7 weeks. In the 6th Century the Bishop of Rome had set the duration to 4 weeks, and the observance of...

  • Judging & Casting II

    Posted November 30, 2014 by Donald Hayden

    Judging and Casting II Part 2 of 3 (Judging rightly or Righteously)   by Dahni © 2014, all rights reserved   Time and time again I have heard or heard of many misquoting Matthew. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." and John 8:7b about casting stones. Today, we wi...

  • Judging & Casting

    Posted November 30, 2014 by Donald Hayden

    Judging and Casting Part 1 of 3 (Judging rightly or Righteously)   by Dahni © 2014, all rights reserved   Time and time again I have heard or heard of many misquoting Matthew. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." and John 8:7b about casting. Today, we will look at Matt...

  • Important Info About My Notes here:

    Posted November 29, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Important Info About My Notes here:When ever I post/share stuff with notes I want to make it Clear that what I write is my own, the Ideas I write are things I feel I need to share n really weird when I am in the mood/mode to write these notes I feel like being inspired by something more than I...The...

  • Spiritual Security and Faith

    Posted November 29, 2014 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    If There is one thing that I have learned in my 50 + years on this Planet is that there is a broadening Spirituality and Faith, brought on, not only by diversity, but by need. Let's face it, one size does not fit all ! One other thing I have noticed in my studies, teachings and research of my own pa...

  • Boots on the Ground, or Let It Burn?

    Posted November 29, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Insanity has taken over in Ferguson and the surrounding area.  Like a disease it is spreading to other towns around the nation not involved in the mess.  More and more blacks are stepping forward to decry the actions of the people and the race baiters that have inflamed this situation. &nb...

  • Seek First The Kingdom of God

    Posted November 29, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    When you seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you Matt 6:33.  Wisdom comes from following this Biblical phrase because when we follow our will or our own understanding of love we fail.  When we are in Spirit, Spirit teaches us Its&r...

  • Love is your Original Character

    Posted November 27, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    Love is our original character.  Once original love is reached, we can move on in life as we were powered to do.  We were given power of the dominion of the earth.  When you receive this power which is the Christ Spirit given to you when you reach your original love so that you can co...

  • Heart

    Posted November 26, 2014 by Joseph Mercier

    In the many thing i have learned over the years one of the most important things i have come to learn is to always follow your heart in whatever decision is to be made always follow your heart. The heart will lead you thru pain anguish loss torment unbearable sadness and at times love happiness joy ...

  • The Ferguson Mirror

    Posted November 25, 2014 by Tony Villari

    "Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create." -- Pope John Paul II   I wondered what Ferguson says about us as a people, a society, and a nation. Just a few thoughts. To read this post please follow this link:  http://congregationforreligious...

  • Judging & Casting

    Posted November 24, 2014 by Donald Hayden

    Judging and Casting Part I (word for word and in context)   by Dahni © 2014, all rights reserved   In examining, Matt. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." and John 8:7b"…He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.." let us understand, judging ...

  • Thanksgiving Day Prayer

    Posted November 24, 2014 by Reverend Jim Hall

    At this time of year we give thanks to what we have received and for our friends and family who are with us and for those who have passed. I offer this prayer for all of us: As we gather for this meal, I would like to offer thanks to all of you for being here and for sharing the joy of this day wit...

  • Wicca in a Nutshell

    Posted November 23, 2014 by Althaea Sebastiani

    Wicca is a Witchcraft Religion that was created in the 1940’s by a man named Gerald Gardner. In the 1930’s, he had been initiated into a local group of witches, whose practice was much what one would historically expect: folkloric, regional, and influenced by the Grimoire Traditions. In ...

  • Feeding the Homeless and Needy

    Posted November 23, 2014 by Tony Villari

    It is the season, as it should be most of the year, to think about the truly needy; those that are hungry, and especially their children. My intended "short post" turned into one of my longest. I tried to keep it interesting but, as this subject is beaten to death by so many, that becomes a tall ord...

  • Hope to Open Up Minds about...

    Posted November 21, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Oh Hi Everyone,   It is the time of the year where there are holidays happening...Now it puzzles me why people don't care for people like me say "Happy Holidays!!!" Instead of Merry Christmas???Once a long long long time there the true owners of the America's then people came here n took a...

  • Giving Thanks

    Posted November 21, 2014 by Tony Villari

    How we give thanks can be as important as... no, actually, giving thanks is probably the most important thing we can do as humans. How we do it is up to each of us. But, find something to be thankful for! THIS is very important to remember. You wake up every morning with renewed opportunities. If yo...

  • Paraplegia

    Posted November 21, 2014 by Tony Villari

    When are we crippled? Aren't we all handicapped in some way? When do we finally decide it isn't what we are but, rather, who we are that is of importance? And, in this realization, isn't it time to move forward?    http://congregationforreligioustolerance.blogspot.com/2014/11/paraplegia.h...

  • Using Reiki to Empower a Ceremony

    Posted November 21, 2014 by Linda Renkowski

    I believe that we are all created equal in the eye's of God. As well as being a Certified Reiki Master I am also an Ordained Minister. This allows me to perform both Minister and Reiki Functions. I specialize in a variety of Reiki Blessed Events. Reiki empowers the light of the ceremony so our pray...

  • Life - Death n My thoughts...

    Posted November 19, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Life - Death n My thoughts... Well I plan on living for another 100 years yup I plan for this body to keep working for another hundred years n hopefully by that time tech will have advanced enough to be able to transfer the mind(n Soul) into another body of flesh or artificial matter... Yup that...

  • twenty truths to remember

    Posted November 19, 2014 by Roger Overweg

    TWENTY TRUTHS TO REMEMBER   1. Faith is the ability to not panic. 2. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you pray, don't worry. 3. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day. 4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. 5. When we get tangled u...

  • Offending Opinions

    Posted November 18, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Offending opinions can really anger some folks.  Have you ever noticed how they either come back for more, or take on the offender like a rabid dog?  Opinions can have that effect.  Sometimes it is an unintentional consequece of the opinion.  Other times it can be a ploy to elici...

  • Can a square fit into a circle?

    Posted November 17, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

      Dear reader, Anne aspired to work in the modeling field. She realized, however, that even if she lost the requisite pounds, she couldn’t grow the necessary inch. Her face, too, while striking and exotic, lacked the symmetry that defined conventional beauty.   Sam was a bright b...

  • Affirmation of Love, Joy and Peace

    Posted November 16, 2014 by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCP

    I am who is I am The perfect manifestation of the Great I am The Supreme Divine Creator of the Universe The Giver of Life to both Seen and Unseen. I create my own reality And manifest it in my life. I am Love. I am Joy. I am Peace. With these I create my own Reality and Manifest Through my...

  • Surrender

    Posted November 15, 2014 by Macarena Richardson

      Surrender Jul 22, 2014 Last night I couldn’t sleep…I felt like in a dream… My body was awake screamingfor your skin!My legs tangled in the sheetsmissing holding your hipsagainst me;paddling against the ocean of your bodywild and saltyas your lips!My moan turning you o...

  • Engagement Ring

    Posted November 15, 2014 by Macarena Richardson

    Jun 2014 Engagement Ring  Engagement ring Because your heart is my engagement ring; with you by my side I’m fearless! Your name is the only diamond I want to wear! The only silver my skin wants to feel is the touch of your soul deep inside of me… Because you are my engagem...

  • Misreading the Written Word

    Posted November 15, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Have you ever read something in a novel and found you had to go back to read it again because it didn't make sense the first time around?  Sometimes it's due to a confusing sentence on the author's part; at times it's due to a preconception on our part as to what we thought was meant due to our...

  • Ok, now share that dream I had

    Posted November 14, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Ok, now share that dream I had, n think was cool n interesting n a little crazy: The dream starts out with me in my electric wheelchair n a sudden flash light/energy I was standing with no pains or discomfort or any balancing issues n my wheelchair was No-Where in-sight n I was happy n had a sense I...

  • Joyfully picture what you want and it is yours!

    Posted November 14, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    It is because God loves you so much that you are here to experience life and its survival in the Presence with the emotion of joy.  Because this emotion is the key….the key….the key …to your law of attraction…and that is why this state of emotion....yes…. joy&...

  • About Jesus and truth regarding the Bible.

    Posted November 13, 2014 by Rev. Vivian Mary Graciolett

    Jesus did not start a religion, man did that. Christianity comes from the word Christian, which was what those who were of "The Way" were called first at Antioch. The original meaning of the word Christian means "The Way" Emperor Constantine created the first “organized” Christian reli...

  • What's with our Youth ?

    Posted November 12, 2014 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    What is happening with the Youth of this Generation ? Or better yet, What is with the Parents Raising them ? I ask these to important questions because, Cindy and I were out driving on Monday and happened to be following a School Bus. In the last two seats of the Bus were 3 young girls, by young I...

  • Melchizedek Your Righteousness

    Posted November 11, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    Melchizedek, Melkisetek, or Malki Tzedek (/mɛl.ˈkɪz.ə.dɪk/;  translated as "my king is righteousness" or  was a king and priest who blesses  Abram in the 14th chapter of the Book of Genesis. Melechizedek spiritual meaning is the divine will established in man...

  • Judged Vs Executioner

    Posted November 9, 2014 by Yahnnis Rivera

        There are over half a million religions (counting sects, communities, etc.), for which humanity strives to teach only one? because humanity is determined to put a face to a God? who are the true atheists? are questions that I sometimes do because I do not understand who determined th...

  • Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign!

    Posted November 8, 2014 by Tony Villari

    I think we have signs for valid reasons.  Sure, some of them really suck, but they are usually there for a darned good reason.  I think one of the most important is so God doesn't have to take the rap when you ignore the sign and kill your dumb self.  But, I could be wrong.  To r...

  • Everyone has the call!

    Posted November 7, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    So few people hear the call to their higher self or even act on it. The call to your higher self is always singing out to you. You must act on that call in order to raise your vibrations and become your heaven on earth. To do this you must meditate and bring your physical body where the energy is al...

  • walking with jesus

    Posted November 6, 2014 by Joshua Ramsey

    a wittness of walking with jesus, I was about 8 year old went my great grandpal died and i stayed with great grandmom after he died  for so time . Not long after he died jesus came in the form of him my grandfather, and walk me around the house in all the rooms  and said three time every...

  • Neighbor!

    Posted November 5, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    Neighbor!  Who is your Neighbor?  Luke 10:29 Every single soul that dwells on the face of this earth is your neighbor.  We are all connected and there is now such thing as distance.  We are all in operation of the Spiritual Law. Divine Law must connect to us, through us and bind...

  • Our other Family Members

    Posted November 4, 2014 by Rev. Korena States

    Today I sit here and wonder how my life has been changed by my many other family members. I am talking about our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits, fish etc. Whatever your pet my be. Have you ever taken the time to really sit down and think how your life would be without them in it? Yes somet...

  • just don't get the hollier that thou attiude

    Posted November 4, 2014 by Jon Christopher Parsons

    I am sorry to see that most still believe what is written in the major religious texts is the word of God. All 3 major texts are written by man and were written to help in a political power grab at that time, God didn't tell people to kill each other (well at least most of the time he didn't,) man s...

  • Affirmations put directly to subconscious

    Posted November 3, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    Religion, at its best, has always spoken to the need for conscious union with our Divine Creator. Many have referred to the joy resulting from such a conscious union. Many have also told of the wonders of redemption and healing which follow. Few, however, have set forth a definite technique, a pract...

  • The Path Less Travelled

    Posted November 2, 2014 by Tony Villari

    When youj look at the choices you make, do you ask why?  And, what does your answer mean?  Does it really matter what fork in the road you take, or not?  To read this post please folow the attached link: http://congregationforreligioustolerance.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-path-less-trav...