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  • Where the Crows Go - Mr. Rodgers' Final Words (Two Part Poem)

    Posted July 16, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    (This is a sample of a book that I am in the process of writing, I wish to gain for it publicity before I finish the book and list in on Amazon.com)   My mind is at a loss, as I travel on, into a world that is so clean, not even a single person is to be seen. I begin my journey, down mem...

  • Need help for a funeral

    Posted July 15, 2014 by Anita Mickleburgh

    Hi, I need a little help from someone . I only been doing Wedding ceremony's  Well today I am told that a man of 58 died suddenly.  I was told that he has no money for much of anything. He has 3 children that took out loans to at least be able to have a casket and a quick viewing at the fu...

  • Why people blame God

    Posted July 14, 2014 by Brother Jerry (Geno) Berry

    The Real Reason Why People Blame God The truth noone wants to know, and why God is a victim of our war against responsibility The world we create Dividing up the "why pie" Wake up at the wheel God-seeking is fruitless without responsibility People are often mystifi...

  • Lost and alone

    Posted July 13, 2014 by paula lewis

    I dont know about a lot of people but I know that I am feeling lost and alone. I know I am not alone but I just feel like I am. I dont feel like I am on the right path in life or With the right group of people to make life easier for me.    I feel like I am alone and that there isnt anyo...

  • Lost and alone

    Posted July 13, 2014 by paula lewis

    I dont know about a lot of people but I know that I am feeling lost and alone. I know I am not alone but I just feel like I am. I dont feel like I am on the right path in life or With the right group of people to make life easier for me.    I feel like I am alone and that there isnt anyo...

  • Writing vows

    Posted July 12, 2014 by Rev. Raven Starhunter

    I have decided that I will write every wedding vow at the time after meeting the perspective lovers.   I see that a closer touch is needed more is most cases.  Leading a sermon filled wedding is not my style or want.

  • Another Insight I Have Been Given…

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

    I believe in Jesus the messiah the Christ a.k.a. Jesus Christ n because I have seen n heard many using his name to justify the hatred of Jewish people… I know Jesus would be disgusted by that Why, you might ask???1)    Jesus’ mother was Jewish..2)    The ma...

  • The Churches of revelation Part 1

    Posted July 9, 2014 by Lamonte Johnson

    The End of the Matter The Churches of Revelation Part 1 Matthew 24:3: “Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, ‘Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Yo...

  • The Purpose of Ministry

    Posted July 8, 2014 by Peter Chamberland

    Since becoming a Minister of the ULC, I have changed my views quite a bit and have since become more spiritually aware and attune to different aspects of my life.  The biggest change was that I resigned from the Church of Satan completely, sending them all my info for cancellation of membership...

  • Rainbows and a child's view of death

    Posted July 8, 2014 by (Brother)Brenten Stevens

    (Brother)Brenten Stevens Had a special moment 2 weeks ago , my nice she is 5 lost her Denie ( dog) . Denie had been in this world for 17 years she was a old gal . Not to go deep into how she passed my niece later was watching my sister look over the ashes of Denie and my niece caught on right off . ...

  • Wedding Vows

    Posted July 7, 2014 by Jerry Fallin

    I have used my own "vows" version several times and had many compliments.  I will try to post it. SEEMS IT WILL NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM WORD, I will re-type it later.  Jer I prefer to keep it simple and fairly short.             &n...

  • Past Life

    Posted July 6, 2014 by Jerry Fallin

    Does anyone else believe in Past Life?  I firmly believe that I have lived before and will live again.  Reverend Jerry in Baytown Texas

  • me thinking again...

    Posted July 6, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    oops thinking again, keep doing that I never did much of that before my stroke n must likely how I got mess up back then well,Thinking as a believer of the teachings of Jesus(n yes he had some strange ways to teach some things ex: riding horse though eye of a needle) he wants us to share n teach his...

  • I Shall Never Leave Thee!

    Posted July 5, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    It's time to write yet another rhyme, that is not even close to any hate crime, for it is words, that exist within your time, the kind that is most surely going to rhyme. In the course of a year, my life was left without a single tear, the day I laid eyes on you my dear, the day I said I do, I kne...

  • Please pray

    Posted July 5, 2014 by Jim Roebuck

    I am making a general request...I am sitting here 4 feet away from my best friend who is dying of ovarian cancer. We moved to her hospice care on Thursday, July 3rd. Monday July 7th is her 44th birthday. I so wish there would be a 45th! But, as much as we want it, it will most likely not be. I a...

  • Methodist history in the United States

    Posted July 5, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

      Since the early 20th century the CME Church has explored the possibility of merging with other African American Methodist churches that are very similar in doctrine and practice. In 1918 representatives of the CME Church, the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and the African Methodi...

  • A favorite Verse

    Posted July 5, 2014 by Minister Elizabeth Hurley

    Isaiah 41:10. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yes, I will help thee; yes, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • making lasting decisions

    Posted July 2, 2014 by Minister Elizabeth Hurley

    Dear friends! I have begun a new journey and have many questions and uncertainties. As a newly ordained minister I am faced with the same questions most of you had or have. What now? Its been a silent but constant nudging in my spirit for many years to help those who need help and to guide those who...

  • Today...

    Posted July 2, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Good Day Everyone...I woke up today with my back screaming at me So, I took a couple tylenols, n tramadols n 1 of my muscle relaxers think the main reason for the pain was depression making my normal aches go from a bug bite to a broke bone feeling... Last nite my insurance was/is being a pain sayin...

  • I wrote this on FaceBook.

    Posted July 2, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    This is what ye needs to see!! I am a man who cares, I am a man who shares, all that is right, all that belongs with the night, a light that shines in front of thee, a path that can set thyself free! I am a loving man, not an evil man, I love my wife and all of my children. They are my rock as I ...

  • Important Update

    Posted July 1, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I have an important decision which I have finally got my answer: I don't know if you all have kept track with some updates where I have mentioned my left shoulder acting up well tonite it is really acting up a whole lot, I stopped working on idea of working on my walking because using the parallel ...

  • Diverse and United?

    Posted June 29, 2014 by High Priestess Crystal Forestmoon

    I sat in a Catholic Church today; June 29, 2014, as I have every Sunday for the past month and a half with a person I take care of at work, and the Reverend spoke of the Opossels Paul and Peter, along with the teachings of Diversity and Unity. This touched my heart and Soul, more than one would most...

  • A Little Old Lady

    Posted June 27, 2014 by Sister Janet Bowser, BA Bible Theology

    Recently I was out driving with two of my kids when I saw an older lady just struggling to walk up a high hill heavily pulling luggage. I agonized briefly as to what to do, then turned around and asked her if she needed a ride. I'm blessed with a big van. It was a blessing to me as we drove h...

  • My Torture

    Posted June 27, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    Day by day I live with the ability to see, more than thee, I feel more than ye, this is torture to me! What you believe, I know more about than thee, for this is the lies, lies in which ye cannot see but is all the same to me! I know the truth, but cannot go against you, now matter what ...

  • Dream Navigation

    Posted June 25, 2014 by Monica Tucker

    If you happened to meet the Pope or the Dalai Lama or the President of the United States and they wanted to know who you truly are, what would you tell them? Do you know what your calling is? Some say that your only purpose in life is to discover your own life’s purpose...

  • Now

    Posted June 22, 2014 by Brian Woodward

    Had to take a step back when an illness took a turn for the worse.  I was enjoying the site and the learning, but I have ended up taking a break from the net.  Lots of trips to the hospital for labs and stuff.  Hopefully I'll be back to form soon.  Love everyone.

  • My Message for Scioto County, Ohio, Citizens!

    Posted June 21, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    Citizens of Scioto County Ohio PLEASE LEND ME YOUR ATTENTION!! Please read this following message!! My events that I am hosting every Saturday morning is for you, I am there to offer you support where other ministries turn you away. I am for those the ministries talkS about behind their backs, brand...

  • Truth

    Posted June 20, 2014 by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.

        All your earthly cultures and religions have been fabricated by those who chose to be members of an “elite” among you, so that they could establish a hierarchy that would answer to them and which they could then use to control you by convincing you that you were valueless...

  • A soul that passed

    Posted June 19, 2014 by P J

    Seeking words of comfort for a family that has lost a matriarch, a lover and an old soul word that ought be spoken to her children and parents--alike thoughts through these words, that can bring strength and hope to the decessed family

  • My Mother, The Judge, The Minister

    Posted June 19, 2014 by Sister Janet Bowser, BA Bible Theology

    My mother started her professional life off as a telephone operator. I mean one of those who wore the headset and plugged the cables into the different holes in the wall. You know what I mean. Then she was a WAC in WWII. She later became a secretary for many years.     She sort of set...

  • The Liturgy/Mass a blend of traditions

    Posted June 19, 2014 by Rev. Joseph

    A Contemporary Mass Order of Service for Holy Eucharist   KEY: P= Priest C= Congregation D=Deacon A=All The Liturgy of the Word Opening Prayer (Stand) P: O Heavenly Queen, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Treasury of Blessings and Bestower of Life; Who is everywhere and fi...

  • Is it wrong?

    Posted June 18, 2014 by Sister Janet Bowser, BA Bible Theology

    I was raised baptist and according to them, even seeking to be in any ministry other than teaching children or music is ungodly. A woman can't even be the musical director, as that would put her in a position of teaching men possibly and that is ungodly in their eyes. Frankly, I'm a bit scared...

  • When Freedom of Believing is Limited

    Posted June 18, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

      When you say that you hear voices, people take it as you are mental. When you say that you have dual personalities people think that you have some kind of a disorder. When you claim to have an alternate ego, you are deemed insane! You act all violent and scream your head off, you are deemed ...

  • Prayers are wonderful things...

    Posted June 18, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

      Prayers are a wonderful thing... We pray for others, family n ourselves n etc... Now some out there may say praying doesn't do anything n there is no God n you have that belief which I respect you to have but are many out there that believe in a force, a spirit or a God that truly believe ...

  • help understanding what i need to do...

    Posted June 16, 2014 by Rev. Dr. William Gray - PhD, DDiv

    Hello friends and family... I am in a quandary and am struggling with a religious issue. I (because of health issues and relationship issues) have move to northern CA. And this last weekend I attended a church service that really shocked and dumbfounded me. The denomination really doesn't matter at ...

  • Unseen Life Events

    Posted June 16, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

      Life is hard, or atleast that is what Jason Morison thought. Every night he would close his eyes and bow down his head and begin a conversation, in hopes that someone close by would hear him and carry on the conversation with him, but as always no one is listening. He dreads waking up every ...

  • Read to your Children; it's Good for You

    Posted June 15, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    We have a children's library in our home. Our children are grown and now it's our grandchildren who enjoy it. Typically, lastChanukah as our family was sharing a festive evening of traditional song and holiday food, one ten-year-old granddaughter was conspicuously absent from the fun and games....

  • Give Me Time

    Posted June 15, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    In do time I will begin to rap, to bust a rhyme, with just a twist of lemon and a squeeze of lime, I will come up with a new plan, a plan that you could swear, was a serious crime! I will create my own story, a story where lost souls are found and set free, from the torture that they reli...

  • Statistics on importance of a Father

    Posted June 15, 2014 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

    Statistics 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census) – 5 times the average. 90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes – 32 times the average. 85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless...

  • Help Wanted

    Posted June 14, 2014 by Christine Wrobel

    Hello, I have just been informed my youngest sister is getting married on July 12th at 4 and wants me to be her Minister. I am scheduled to be in Andover to Minister a friends outdoor wedding. I am looking for someone reasonable and down to earth to minister my friends wedding at 4pm Saturday July ...

  • Scales

    Posted June 13, 2014 by Sister Janet Bowser, BA Bible Theology

    We once babysat a ball python for a friend who wanted to give it to her son for christmas three weeks later. While the snake was with us, he began shedding his skin. After he had crawled out of his old sheath in the night, I noticed that he appeared blind. His eyes were completely white. Within...

  • More Like Myself

    Posted June 13, 2014 by Sister Janet Bowser, BA Bible Theology

    It's Friday. Last Friday I drove myself to the Emergency Room of the hospital with what I knew was an attack of Diverticulitis. For those who don't know, this disease is common, but usually asymptomatic in most people. The lower digestive tract or colon gets "potholes" or outward pouching pocket...

  • Buttons Pushed Feelings Evoked

    Posted June 12, 2014 by Rev. T. Tucker Forensic Psychologist (Ret.)

    Buttons Pushed Feelings Evoked  It is known and realized by many that any time we watch a movie a television show or the news; feelings get evoked, feelings of happiness, admiration, sadness, anger, guilt, happiness, confusion, defeat or victorious by watching a sporting event. What ever the f...

  • Could My Child Have Committed Such a Horrendous Deed ?

    Posted June 12, 2014 by Rev. T. Tucker Forensic Psychologist (Ret.)

    As a parent we are always quick to defend the actions or perceived actions of our children when accused. We have all used the phrase “no not my child” or a phrase very similar at one time or another in our lives; it’s only natural to defend them like a lion protects his pride or a...

  • Getting There

    Posted June 11, 2014 by Nichole Nettleton

    I am doing much better. I have managed to stay out of the hospital for the last seven months. I didn't move. I am still in the same apartment. Since February I have been volunteering three days a week at a place for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am going to church regula...

  • Morning Sun

    Posted June 11, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    My heart has found a home, the home is with her, my angel, my queen, my everything!     She saved me from the darkness she is the bringer of light, she is what makes wrong things right!     I would die for her, I would lie for her, I would do anything if it meant s...

  • A show that was a bit disturbing to me...

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

      last nite(early this morning 3am) was watching a show about a Christian group in Missouri n how they are trying to teach children how to be good Christian... Well, well it started off showing the kids doing a dance n it was really a war dance the kids were dressed in combat cloths camouf...

  • Finally Myself

    Posted June 10, 2014 by Sister Janet Bowser, BA Bible Theology

    I am tired of hiding who I am. Raised by parents who were lapsed catholics and then I became a baptist. I liked being baptist and I went along with everything, including knocking on doors (which really made me feel uncomfortable) and asking people if they knew for SURE that they were going to heaven...

  • I Wanted No More

    Posted June 10, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    My childhood was not the greatest, my life began in hell, for my struggles, in and out of school, yes this is the story of my childhood, I wish to be able to tell! Picked on, called names, skipped class to save my, asked nothing, just wished to be left alone!   Days got harder, th...

  • I Give My All

    Posted June 9, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    I see you lying here beside me upon my bed, worries of your suffering are running constantly within my head!   I watch you sleep my heart begins to weep, as I see you struggle to breathe, so shallow and so weak, this I see my love suffer week after week!   I hold you ...

  • Fiesta Protesta

    Posted June 7, 2014 by Jeff Haislip

    I am so blessed to be involved in an international project in south Texas & northern Mexico that we locals call Voices From Both Sides. Currently the way that 'we' treat the border and those who live along it is just wrong. As a community we 'celebrate' the anniversary of the closing of our border w...

  • Women

    Posted June 6, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    For many years now, I have seen women put themselves in dangerous relationships where the guy beats them, mentally abuses them, even controls everything that they can possibly do. I see them leave, only to return back to the same position. I have seen where other people ask just why it is that makes...

  • Trying Year so far

    Posted June 5, 2014 by Chaplain dorcy Long

    Working as a Chaplain in a Rehabilation Center / Nursing Home, I find myself getting really attached to the people there. That, you would think is a good thing, but unfortunately several of my Christian Brothers and Sisters have been called home this year. My heart goes out to the families as they ...

  • I love on purpose...

    Posted June 4, 2014 by Shonna Franks

    Over the years, I have struggled to find purpose and exsistance in the world. Ear bent by the message conveyed by everyone else, I turned a cold shoulder to my inner voice. As this year, of 2014, has progressed, I have overcome so may hurdles and met so many milestones.   I discovered my purp...

  • Religion: Neopaganism

    Posted June 3, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

      Neopaganism is a revivalist movement powered by an amalgamation of primal traditions from various geographical areas and eras. An uncodified faith system with no central authority, it does not have many adherents or a set of canonical faith texts; and it is exemplified by almost personal fai...

  • Natural Law

    Posted June 3, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    Persons citing Natural Law as a cause for social change have typically done so with an abundance of scientific backing, but at the risk of societal backlash. Victories over societal and religious injustice include the repeal of discrimination based on gender, creed, class, caste, age, race, skin col...

  • Religion: Judaism

    Posted June 3, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

     JUDAISM- The Concept of God in Judaism is entirely monotheistic. Judaism is a birthright religion, meaning you are born Jewish. In most denominations of Judaism it is believed that this made possible by the mother's Jewish identity, so that Judaism is of matrilineal descent, i.e., one is Jewi...

  • Families to gather in synagogues to hear the Ten Commandments

    Posted June 3, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    The cows were milked more than a month ago, the special batch of koshercheese has finished fermenting, the mouth-watering cheesecakes have been ordered from Israel, and the handouts for the Torah study are already copied and collated. Like thousands of Chabad emissaries...

  • Do Not Think the poets Fools

    Posted June 2, 2014 by Druid Clinton Williams

    Do not misunderstand the legends, Nor think the poets fools.Do not think the myths are all for nought,Nor mere mnemonic tools. For I have read by AmerginAnd heard Taliesin speak. I have seen a child become a bearWhen at first he had been weak. I have felt the ocean in my veins,The gods within my he...

  • Books by Author Rev. Stephen Kaufman

    Posted June 1, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    HANSHI WARRIOR PRESS BOOKS I have just made it much easier for you to purchase any of my titles directly through me. The complete catalog is viewable at www.hanshi.com/books Simply fill out the contact form on the book page, list the books you want to buy, and I will get back to you immediately wi...

  • was homeless at one time and living on the banks of ohio

    Posted May 31, 2014 by REV. Donald Vulhop Jr.

    I BECAME HOMELESS IN 2008 AND LIVING ON THE BANKS OF THE OHIO RIVER BETWEEN BOTH STADIUMS IN DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI. LIVED THERE FOR 2 YRS THE MOVED OVER BY GEST STREET TIL I MOVED TO MISSOURI IN OCT. OF 2011. LIVED IN A TENT ALL YEAR AROUND AND HAD TROUBLE WITH THE CINCINNATI POLICE THE WHOLE TIME I W...

  • Religion: Islam, Jainism, Jehovahs Witnesses, Juche

    Posted May 31, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    ISLAM- Allah (Almighty God) had with Ibrahim, (Abraham), in 2000 BCE. Since then, Allah established a final covenant through a final prophet Muhammad, born 570 CE. Muslims have in common five practices, known as the Five Pillars of Islam. These are the following: Recitation of the Shahadah, as&...

  • My Testimony

    Posted May 31, 2014 by Brian Woodward

    Where does this come from? What is my testimony? I don't have the story that makes everyone turn to the Creator. That isn't the point for me. It just gives the 'why'.   I come from a family of atheists. My mother took me to a Methodist Sunday school, but once I graduated, that was it. G...

  • To Much Knowledge

    Posted May 31, 2014 by Brian Woodward

    When does one have to much knowledge? I used to answer surveys for an on-line organization, and the final question always asked,was "Does the Internet make to much news available?" I always answered "No".   I love to study. I believe I have more of an open mind, because of my lust for knowled...

  • Not all things are as the appear (Blessings in disguise)

    Posted May 30, 2014 by Joe Bear Gonzales

    Not all things are as the appear (Blessings in disguise)         On October 17th, 2009 Mama Bear and I were so excited as it was our five year anniversary as a couple. Every year on the first weekend of October Mama Bear and I camp out at the Chumash Powwow. This year t...

  • A brothers love; A mothers wisdom

    Posted May 30, 2014 by Joe Bear Gonzales

    A brothers love; A mothers wisdom   He stood there the proud little protector watching over his baby sister. He was about five years old and his family lived in a house full of mice and cockroaches. It was night time and not one mouse or cockroach was going to get to his baby sister. This pro...

  • Thanks God for Love...

    Posted May 29, 2014 by Macarena Richardson

     I got good news for you guys, hope you all will be happy for me becouse I'm really, really happy! Last May 16th/2014 Dion propussed to me! He want us to get marry for my birthday! Wow I was so surprised and happy at the same time! My heart felt like a storm, a happy storm lol. For a whole yea...

  • My Mission

    Posted May 28, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    My mission as a ULC minister, is to lead my ministry into the spiritual battle field where people are depressed, confused, or down on their luck. Whatever the issue may be, my ministry is here to help. Now days, within my own city, Portsmouth, Ohio, there are not that many churches that are willing ...

  • Crazy Thing Called Love

    Posted May 28, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

                My life I dare not live it alone, for living day to day with my wife, my one true love, sharing my life with me, someone I can say, upon this very day, this is the life, that I have hope for, and now she is my queen in whom I shall worsh...

  • Religion in a Nut Shell

    Posted May 27, 2014 by Joseph Wolfe

    For over a year, I have been so deep in religious beliefs that I actually discovered something so shocking. First I began being apart of the Christian faith, till someone mention that Christians celebrate pagan holidays. How could this be? Why are they telling me this? So I began digging for answers...

  • PRAYER FOR MEMORIAL DAY

    Posted May 26, 2014 by Rev. Valerie Gehlen

    Heavenly Father, as our nation pauses today to remember those in the military who have given their lives for freedoms we enjoy, we pray you would have us all look to you for strength, comfort and guidance. Be with all who serve in our Armed Forces. Bless them and their families. Grant your loving pr...

  • Religion: Christanity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Humanism

    Posted May 25, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

     Christianity - Jesus of Nazareth; His death became the last instance of blood sacrifice in the Jewish tradition and is thought to atone for all possible sin, due to the infinite value of the divine human sacrifice. The key concept in Christianity is that there is a protocol by means of which...

  • The Essence Of Choice

    Posted May 24, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    You have chosen us from all the nations; You loved us and desired us. You raised us above all tongues and sanctified us through Your commandments... (Siddur, mussaf prayer for the festivals)   [Freedom of] choice has been granted to every man... This concept is a fundamental pr...

  • HEALING - For Once and For All

    Posted May 23, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    HEALING - FOR ONCE AND FOR ALL Chapter 17 of Self-Revealization Acceptance - Your Divine Right to Live in Joy and Freedom You can heal any condition that you know of. You can do it for yourself, or you can do it for another. There is no difference between changing the conditions of a mental natu...

  • Religion: Baha, Buddhism, Cao Dai, & Catholicism

    Posted May 22, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    Baha- Bahá'u'lláh is the last in a series of great beings previously associated exclusively with particular religions, including Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and many others. (Most Holy Book), completed 1873; goal is to unify all religious practice...

  • Angelology: A class of Angels: "the Seraphim"

    Posted May 22, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

      Seraphim/Seraph  I. BIBLE*** Isaiah 6:23 Seraphim stood over him. Each one had six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two covered their feet, and with two they were flying. They called out to one another "Holy Holy Holy is Yahweh who commands armies. The whole eart...

  • Angelology: A class of Angels: "the Cherubim"

    Posted May 21, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    Cherubim/Cherubs I. BIBLE*** Genesis: Cherubs were placed on the eastern side of the Garden of Eden to guard the Tree of Life with a flaming sword. Numbers 7:89: Two Cherubs sit atop the Ark of the Covenant. Ezekeil: 1 & 10: Each Cherubim had four faces; the first was the face of a bull, the s...

  • Lord, you make me better

    Posted May 21, 2014 by Taress Clark

    Lord, you are my biggest supporter. You are my advocate, counselor, teacher, best friend even. You make me want to be a better me. You see the potential, promise, and possibilities in me that many times I don't see in myself. You see me as powerful, equipped, well able. You see me as a success. Lord...

  • Shades of Gray

    Posted May 21, 2014 by Karman Warner

      A simple box of four walls; standing through the test of time, the elements of life, and the years successively following. Once, long ago, inside the walls Love ran wild.Listen with your heart and you can almost hear the sound of joy as a new born baby cries, the laughter of children as th...

  • Confessions of a Christian

    Posted May 21, 2014 by Rev. Amanda Lee Ritter

    I was born Christian, but raised in a Roman Catholic Church. I did all the things I was supposed to do in the Catholic church. I was rebaptized at seven years old, did my confirmation, and Sunday school. I remember staring at the cross at my Lord and Savior looking at him. I could feel his eyes watc...

  • Best Friend

    Posted May 20, 2014 by Karman Warner

    Each day is an adventure A new road to explore A life upon which to expand As we travel and learn more Happiness is within us all But times, yet hard to see Yet oft I think we search to long And we really just need to be Look into the glass each day The reflection in which truth lies L...

  • God Loves Uganda, so Upsetting to me...

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

    I started crying tonite while watching a show on PBS part of the Independent Lens series of programs this on titled 'God Loves Uganda', why did this make me sad, mad, upset n made me cry??? Well it hurt me to my core, at 1st it started out about Christians loving n wanting to share their love of Chr...

  • Would it be OK for me to challenge a pastor?

    Posted May 19, 2014 by Monica Tucker

        Sunday church left me fired up and inspired, but not for the reason you may think. I immediately had to find a Starbucks, order a hot chai tea, and sit down to start writing.   Let me preface this by saying that I consider myself a deeply spiritual person, not bound by any one...

  • Angelology: A class of Angels: "the Watchers"

    Posted May 19, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    Who were the Watchers? I. BIBLE*** Daniel 4 "a sacred Watcher came down from heaven." Genesis 4 "those associated with GOD saw that the human women were beautiful and so they took wives for themselves from any they chose... the Nephilim were on the earth in those times." Peter 2 "GOD did not s...

  • In Love Forever - Scripture Reference... Philippians 1:3-11

    Posted May 18, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    Is it possible to be "In Love Forever"? I once received an email from a very dear friend, one I had not communicated with in a while. I grew up with her husband and she was emailing me to invite me to their 23rd wedding anniversary. In today’s times being together 23 year is a rarity. After y...

  • What Is Lag BaOmer?

    Posted May 18, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

      Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of theOmer count—this year, Sunday, May 18, 2014—is a festive day on theJewish calendar. It is celebrated with outings (on which the children traditionally play with bows and arrows), bonfires, and other joyous events. Many visit the resting place ...

  • What is the Kaddish? ...and why is it so important?

    Posted May 18, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Just when His great masterpiece of heaven and earth was finally up and running, G_d realized there was something missing: The autograph. Without an autograph, the creatures of this world might take life, beauty, pleasure and all the other amenities of existence for granted. They could f...

  • The Many Forms of God

    Posted May 17, 2014 by stephanie westbrook

    As I look back on my childhood teaching of God, things were written in stone. God was out to punish for every miss step you made. And there was only one true path to God and Heaven. Most others were damned. You might be saved if you never heard the correct way. As I grew I blamed God for my Handicap...

  • ~BLUE JAY

    Posted May 17, 2014 by Rev. Amanda Lee Ritter

    Blue Jay~   I saw you today. Your colors bold and beautiful, so bright and so blue.   I fear to come too close, I need every moment to spend with you.   A smile comes across my face, my heart begins to flutter.   Dad, thanks for coming to see me today, your love is l...

  • The Vatican and the Knights Templar (الفاتيكان وفرسان)

    Posted May 17, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    The reality of the saga of the Knights Templar is almost as amazing as the myths that embellish it.In OCT 2007, the Vatican  added another colorful chapter when it publishes a long-misplaced, 699-year-old papal report on the medieval holy warriors. Vatican publisher Scrinium will offer 799 ...

  • My thoughts and Observations About This Site

    Posted May 16, 2014 by Pastor Mary Stephenson O.M

    The day I became ordained here and joined this site was a wonderful day for me! Over the last few months I have sat back and observed. Everything stated here is my own opinion based upon my own observations! This ministry site has a few "secrets" and secrets are not any good. If anyone has to keep s...

  • Red Tide of Revelations

    Posted May 16, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    Over the last 20 years, Red Tides have grown in occurrence and size. They can and have caused waters to turn red in color and kills marine life in large numbers. The appearance is red water with dead animals on the beach...   Red tide is a common name for a phenomenon more correctly known as ...

  • Challenges God's Gift to Us

    Posted May 16, 2014 by stephanie westbrook

    As I get older I look back on the challenges that I believed were life enders. When in reality they opened so many new doors for me. And each new door held and still holds so many positive advantages. Compared to my twin, who has had life a whole lot smoother and easier than me. Recently told me she...

  • 1500 Year Old Bible BS

    Posted May 16, 2014 by Donald Hayden

    The Monastery.org's posted 5/14/14 'Was Jesus Christ Really Crucified?' This article was for the most part, 'Copy and Paste,' from someone, somewhere.       "Just a few days ago, an ancient Bible that suggests Jesus Christ was not crucified captured the public’s attention onc...

  • All About Jewish Names

    Posted May 15, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Names are more than convenient labels; going by your Jewish name is a statement of pride in your Jewish heritage. The Jews of ancient Egypt, tradition tells us, kept their Jewish names. That’s one of the ways they remained a cohesive people and merited redemption.   There’s more: ...

  • Zen Transmission of MInd

    Posted May 15, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    HANSHI FORUM & NEW AMERICAN EAGLEFriday, July 30, 2004, Vol. 1 #27                                       ...

  • My dream

    Posted May 14, 2014 by Christopher Coulson

    It has been a dream of mine for several years to be a minister but thought it would never become reality until God placed a friend in my path that told me about geting it online. About 5 years ago I had the privalage of seeing my dream partly come to pass by haveing done some preaching in a tent me...

  • Thoughts Aloud

    Posted May 14, 2014 by Pastor Scott Harper, DD

    After my weekend at Liberty University and finally walking to receive my masters, I felt euphoric but at the same time everything was so surreal. I never dreamed that I would get my masters and I sure didn't expect to ever becoming ordained. I'm anxious to see what God has planned for me as I cont...

  • Are we entering the sixth major extinction on Earth?

    Posted May 14, 2014 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

        If you could travel back 65 million years ago, you would be able to witness the fifth mass extinction on Earth. It was at that time that a major event -- likely the impact from a comet or giant meteor-- wiped out more than half of all life on Earth [source:Ch...

  • Charge of the Goddess by Doreen Valiente

    Posted May 13, 2014 by Druid Clinton Williams

    The Charge of the Goddess Whenever ye have need of any thing, once in the month, and better it be when the moon is full, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of She, who is Queen of all witches. There shall ye assemble, ye who are fain to learn all sorcery, yet have ...