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  • Good and Evil in Asatru

    Posted June 11, 2012 by Gothi Marcus Fernstrom

    Good and Evil is a big topic, too big to cover in a small simple blogpost, but I'd like to write a few words about it.   Let's start with some basics, Asatru does not have two extremes of good and evil, or a heaven and hell.   The land of the dead is known as Hel or Helhem, but isn't i...

  • Lolcat Full Moon Ceremony

    Posted June 11, 2012 by Sandra Palmer

    This was written by Goddess Butterfly and MyValenwind.  It's too funny not to pass on.   ~LOLcat Full Moon ritul~   plz to has airs of kittehs of teh east com meow to us dis nite. grate elementul cat, we beconz u forth to helpz celebrate teh moon of ful. plz to has kittehs firez...

  • Asatru "borrowing" from other religions

    Posted June 11, 2012 by Gothi Marcus Fernstrom

    I've seen this a number of times, mostly with those coming from other religions and trying to take with them parts of their old faith and bring it into their new faith.   Let's take an example, there are some Asatru who will "Create a circle" and call on a whole horde of Gods and beings durin...

  • Asatruar and viking-esque names; Don't do it.

    Posted June 11, 2012 by Gothi Marcus Fernstrom

    I've always been amused when I see an Asatru decide to take a fake viking-esque sounding name.   First off; Asatru is not 'The viking religion', it's been around for thousands of years and the viking age was a thousand years ago.   Second off; Part of this idea comes from Wicca, where ...

  • Entitlement

    Posted June 11, 2012 by Tammie, Rev Wonder

    Entitlement We live in a world where up is down, left is right, and right is wrong.  A place where all the rules have been tossed out, and those that play by the old rules are considered fools. I find that it can pretty much be described as entitlement.  We are born with 4 basic emotio...

  • A Stone to Cast Chapter One

    Posted June 11, 2012 by Reverend Deborah Gilbreath

    This book is lovingly written for those who have been through the 12 Step process of recovery from some sort of addiction or life-controlling problem, with a sponsor or mentor. Clear instructions for how to work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are given on pages 63-71 of the book ‘Alcoho...

  • Just because he is black!

    Posted June 8, 2012 by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician

    Just because he is black!   A white man asked his black friend, 'Are you voting for Barack Obama just because he's black?' The black man responded by saying, 'Why not? Hell, in this country men are pulled over every day just because they're black; passed over for promotions just because...

  • Need Assistance

    Posted June 8, 2012 by Kaylin Somavia

    Good Morning and Blessed Be. Fellow Clergy, I need some assistance from those who have been in the ULC longer than I. I need to contact ULC to get clarification on some things. What is the best way to do this? May the day bring you all things wonderful.

  • Why are spammers posting?

    Posted June 5, 2012 by Betty Outlaw

    Why do spammers post here? It makes no sense to me. I am here to learn and share in the spiritual life of a group of like minded people. I do not understand what sales people think they will gain here. If I want to buy a pair of shoes, I either go to the shoe store or use an online search to get wha...

  • A Spiritual Re-Awakening.

    Posted June 5, 2012 by Ryan Morton

       My own Faith journey and spiritual re-awakening began many years ago. I grew up Catholic but I always feared death and kept researching for ways to know the Afterlife existed. I became fascinated with ghosts and while I was told to "leave that alone" or it's "bad" The research gave me c...

  • Let Go Your Fear

    Posted June 5, 2012 by Daniel Paden

    Let go your fear by Religious Outlaw on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 1:22pm ·   Daughter I have heard you say and seen your posts on facebook so many times; Theres nothing in Oil City, Oil City is boaring, theres no work here, I cant wait to leave. I...

  • Stronger than the Coffee

    Posted June 4, 2012 by Fr. Douglas Grohne

    Stronger Than The Coffee On my way to bed last nightI caught a reflection of the face I used to be.That fearless, penniless, adventurerWho would never grow up to be me.As I checked for my keys on the hook by the doorFilled and set the Mr. Coffee for morning,I fell into nostalgia about my life then,...

  • Ministering is Ministering

    Posted June 4, 2012 by Rev. Victor Jay Davidson

    Recently I blogged about the emptiness of the Churches.  Now I am adding to that .  I have recently decided to quit the church that I was attending.  It hurts me to do so.  But I cannot be a part of a community that does not accept any and all who believe in the Lord.   Yo...

  • Faith

    Posted June 4, 2012 by Tammie, Rev Wonder

    I have studied, I am confident.  I am so ready for this.  I hear the plane humming; it’s a roar in my ears.  My chute is buckled and my helmet is mashed firmly on my head.  I take a big swallow and head for the door.    Wait my guide says.  You won’t...

  • "This is a terrible drug (bath salts)

    Posted June 4, 2012 by REV. ANDRE G. DENIS D.D.

    Authorities said they suspected the attacker was under the influence of bath salts. "This is a terrible drug because it takes a combination of methamphetamine, and the paranoia and the aggressiveness, and LSD, the hallucinations, and PCP, the extreme paranoia that you get, combines it into one, an...

  • Working

    Posted June 3, 2012 by Dr. Anissa Bender

    Well, I'm working, third 12hr night shift, one more then off for 2 days. Have a wedding this weekend as well. News story about a church in my state, and how they have a video on youtube of the kids singing a song, that gay bashes, not cool. I think we should all be a bit more respectful of one anoth...

  • the reason all evil in this world

    Posted June 3, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a blog to the people of the internet, greetings and salutations I am writing to exsplain why there is so many evil or demons in the world, satan rules this world and well I see it that when Jesus Christ died for our sins people said in my life time Christ will come, but he didn’t come ...

  • Makeing Great Stew or Great People

    Posted June 2, 2012 by Daniel Paden

    One of my clients while at an AA meeting stated that he felt that the reason GOD had waited so long to bring him out of his troubles in life and bring him to the program was that GOD had waited because he ( my client ) was stupid. No one at the meeting chalenged his statement and the statement it'...

  • on 'Fair'

    Posted June 2, 2012 by Sojourner Robert Hess

    Sarah - "That's not fair!" Jareth - "You say that so often, one wonders what your basis for comparison is!"   --Jim Hensons "Labyrinth"   I was watching this movie recently and it got me thinking about the many uses of the word "Fair" in todays society and whether or not that word is ...

  • Greed and the church

    Posted June 1, 2012 by Rev. Allan Dunn, (OCSM)

    I was interested in becoming a member of a Unitarian church near me last year and I was put off by how to become a member I had to make a financial pledge for the upcoming year, below is what the requirements are to be a member of the church. Becoming a Member Once you have a chance to get to kno...

  • Operating under the Divine Favour

    Posted June 1, 2012 by Rev Awele Awele

    Operating under the Divine Favour   Bless His holy name, let's give Him all glory, let's give Him all honors, let's give Him all adoration.   He is worthy to be praised, He is worthy to be adored, bless Him, magnify His holy name, He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords, He is th...

  • Knowledge

    Posted June 1, 2012 by RICK WORTHAM

    I can appreciate a good education,a degree,and even a sheepskin to certify it all. But as a country boy with country boy logic I got a workingmans PHD.The holy bible is my book of true knowledge there aint a thang in there that cant be answered or commented on I dont care what your situation is ther...

  • The Verse That Saved Her

    Posted June 1, 2012 by Pastor Sal Gregory

    There once was a young woman who tried all her life to please her parents. She felt their love and acceptance as long as she followed their expectations for her. She also felt their punishment and rejection for not conforming to their wishes. The more she tried to be what they wanted her to be, t...

  • Instructions for Paper Bag Flooring

    Posted May 31, 2012 by Gloria Kuhstos

    Use crumpled paper bags (to create a faux leather floor) or a roll of brown Kraft paper from the postal supply aisle ( you can cut this in strips to mimic hardwood floors ) Things You'll Need Floor patch, wood filler or vinyl grout Sandpaper, medium-grit Soap Preparation   Use paper...

  • Green Ribbon Campaign For Dastan Trant

    Posted May 31, 2012 by Rev. Christopher D Savin

    Blessed day everyone! This is something that I'd like each of us to begin in our own communities. Its purpose is to draw attention to and further the cause of organ donation to save lives. It is named for 18 month old Dastan Trant who died suddenly recently and who lives on in the lives of others wh...

  • R E S P E C T

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Sojourner Robert Hess

    We have a diverse forum, that is something to be cherished. We will likely not all agree most of the time but there comes a point where I feel I must draw a line.   It is one thing do have different opinions, it is quite another to mock or insult someone elses opinion. I will tolerate many th...

  • Forgivness

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Penny Ragan

    Lately my Spirit Guides (I call them Spirit Guides because they are Spirits that Guide my Spirit) have really been teaching me about the art of allowance and letting go. That goes along with the art of forgiveness.   On Tuesday May 22 2012 I got one of those phone calls a mother should neve...

  • Tribute to a friend

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Pastor Sal Gregory

    In the early 80's I found myself newly divorced with two small children. I was frightened for the circumstances and unsure of what would become of us. My life was a real mess! I needed to learn so many life lessons that I felt overwhelmed and attempted to escape in a wreckless night life, searchin...

  • False Prophets

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Epistle Written to the people of the internet, Greetings and Salutations I want to discuss with you the gospels of Jesus Christ in the gospels Jesus Christ said to the Christians, watch out for false prophets, what does that mean? Well when Jesus tought the message he was saying beware of ...

  • my definition of love and same sex marriages

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    Greetings And Salutations, this is a Epistle to the people on the Internet from the Apostle of Jesus Christ Ritalee   I been asked what is love and what is my take on same sex marriages, no where in the bible it says same sex marriages are wrong, the bible stated in the old testmant it was ba...

  • homosexuality, my take on it

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    Greetings And Salutations this is a Epistle from The Lord Jesus Christs Apostle Ritalee, I would like to say I personally do not think the scripture says anything on same sex marriages and I looked into it and got it answered from fellow elders and ministers however if someone wants to take Leviticu...

  • saving peoples souls

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Apistle from the Apostle Jesus Christ to the people of the Internet, Greetings and Salutations , this discusses  praying for peoples souls, now I know some want to save souls if your Christian, problem is you can only save souls if the person wants to be saved otherwise the souls cann...

  • trying to make a name for yourself

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    Greetings and Saluations this is a Epistle to the people on the internet, I am a Apostle of Jesus Christ writing this Epistle to you. This asks why want to be famous or have your name known to the world? I know many who say I need to be published book wise to be known, my life story or I need to le...

  • life in the fast lane, no time for god

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Epistle to the people on the internet by the Apostle Ritalee a Apostle of Jesus Christ, Greetings and salutations this discusses life in the fast lane, lies of the world to the Christians who are Christians and only Christians, now I see the world today and I see people tattooing john 3:16...

  • god provides for you

    Posted May 30, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Apistle to the people on the internet, Greetings and Salutations, I am writing this epistle to you to tell you that god only provides what he thinks you need not what you want, so if you don’t need it you probally wont get it same goes for asking for stuff that you don’t need. ...

  • A time comes in your life when you finally get it...

    Posted May 29, 2012 by Rev. Viola Bergeron

          A time comes in your life when you finally get it... When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere, the voice inside your head cries out - ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying, or struggling to hold on. And, like a child qui...

  • Book of mormon part 3

    Posted May 29, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is about part 3 of my Mormon review the book of Jacob, now I don’t think it was right to post the 12 aka ten commandments and stuff that was posted also in the new testament telling people what to do and how to live onces life. The bible, gospels and the new testament exsplains it all. Al...

  • book of mormon part 2

    Posted May 29, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a review of the book of Mormon part 2, nephi 2, now I find it interesting that they would put in stuff about the book of issiah saying jureselum will fall as well as seering the future of Jesus Christ and talking about tme messianic prophecys. As for me I am more laughing at the face Jesus C...

  • Sodom-ites?

    Posted May 29, 2012 by Sojourner Robert Hess

    Lets take a look at one of the most well known but poorly understood stories in the bible.   Sodom     Some pretext here, Sodom and Gomorrah were towns with a reputation as stated in Genesis 18:20 " Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very gri...

  • Little Brave and Medicine Woman

    Posted May 29, 2012 by Christl Buskohl

    A village of Indians moved out of winter camp and pitched their tents in a circle on high land overlooking a lake. A little way down the declivity was a grave. Choke cherries had grown up, hiding the grave from view. But as the ground had sunk somewhat, the grave was mark...

  • The Feast of Weeks Part 3

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Lamonte Johnson

    A Shadow of Things to Come The Feast of Weeks Part 3   Hebrews 10:11-13: "And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices which can never take away sins. But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand ...

  • The Feast of Weeks part 2

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Lamonte Johnson

    A Shadow of Things to Come The Feast of Weeks Part 2      Hebrews 5:5-6 "Previously saying, 'Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them' (which are offered according to the law), then He said 'Behold, I have come t...

  • The Feast of Weeks Part 1

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Lamonte Johnson

    A Shadow of Things to Come The Feast of Weeks Part 1 Psalms 25:9-10: "The humble He guides in justice, and the humble He teaches the way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenants and His testimonies." This article will be on the next feasted listed in Levit...

  • book of mormon part 1 book of neph 1

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    I decided to write this to say i find the book of mormon to be intresting but the time dates dont match up on the bottom of the page and of course doing research so far from like 60,000 years to 12,500 is when the native americans came over on a land bridge and populated north and south america not ...

  • Covetness

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Apistle from the Apostle Jesus Christ, blessings and Salutations when i see people covetness or want i have to say way, someone says oh i want that woman or hot chick, i say how do you know she isnt married go ask her before you commit adultry, they say nay you go do it. or they say i am n...

  • want and needs

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Epistle from a Apostle of Jesus Christ to the people on the internet, greetings and salutations i am glad i can do these Apistles as i am here to guide you all who want guidance and to learn, now Jesus Christ and god know of the things you want and need, more of the need over want, if you ...

  • Visions and fasting

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a epistle Written from the Apostle Jesus Christ to the people on the internet blessings and salutations, i want to discuss with you fasting and visions some time you can fast 24 to 72 or even longer hour wise and pray for a answer instead you get a vision you dont want, if that happens wait ...

  • Idol Warshipping

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Apistle Written from the Apostle Of Jesus Christ to the people of the internet. :o)   this discusses Idol Warshipping, what is it? its to warship a idol but back then a god was housed in said idol. lets look at modern idol warshipping.   Modern warshipping is around you must ...

  • prayers/ signs from god

    Posted May 27, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Epistle Written by the Apostle Ritalee to speak about prayers,miracles and visions answeing prayers.   the other day i was wondering about a woman who i found to be very attractive and i was curious where she went after the grocery store. when i was going into the store she was comi...

  • A House Blessing

    Posted May 26, 2012 by Tom Asdell

    Merry Meet -  Something to remember when you're doing this for someone else is to talking with them to get all the information you can about the situation instead of shushing them with statements like; "That's not real, you're making it up." or "I already know what this is, I'll deal with it....

  • if you sold everything you owned today for the poor people

    Posted May 26, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Apistle written by the Apostle Ritalee to discuss Poor people and my thoughts on it. So I decided to start my saying the reason so many things happen and Jesus Christ says sell everything and give it to the poor well it’s a good concept back then but today if you did it you would be...

  • what would Jesus Christ do

    Posted May 26, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is a Apistle written from the Apostle Of Jesus Christ Ritalee about what would jesus do. I am glad to write some Apistles to the Christians asking what would Jesus do, well sometimes I see people boast and brag on stuff like yes I got $100k gift or I won the lotto or I got a new car or ect yet...

  • Memorial Day

    Posted May 25, 2012 by Rev. Suzanne Ranu

    Daddy's poem ---------------------- Her hair was up in a pony tail, Her favorite dress tied with a bow.... Today was Daddy's Day at school, And she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, That she probably should stay home. Why the kids might not understand, If she went to school a...

  • what bible quotes i live by as well as how i see the world toda

    Posted May 25, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    The Words I live by and what it means to me. First of all I will post scriptures in the bible but I read these over and over every day to strengthen my faith and believe in my lord and savior Jesus Christ. Exodus 20:3-17 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make u...

  • Grass

    Posted May 25, 2012 by Jay Olson

      Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo. Shovel them under and let me work--          I am the grass; I cover all.And pile them high at GettysburgAnd pile them high at Ypres and Verdun.Shovel them under and let me work.Two years, ...

  • In Flanders Fields

    Posted May 25, 2012 by Jay Olson

    In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fiel...

  • No backing

    Posted May 24, 2012 by Minister Bernard Bradshaw

    I was trying to start my own  ministry. I have no one  that try to help me with the finance, are ever have and idea . leave along.

  • a recent thing i been dealing with

    Posted May 24, 2012 by Tiffany lopez

    the other day a somewhat friend messaged all his xbox 360 friends with a suicide note and in detail was explaining how he was gonna do it. thank the lord he didnt go threw with it. the reason he said he was gonna do it was cause everyone kept telling him its a sin and that an ex pastor told hi...

  • Why the Faceless Headscarf?

    Posted May 24, 2012 by Rev. Mtr. Altariel S. (Jo Teeter)

    You may wonder why I use the faceless headscarf / hijab for my profile pic. It's actually quite simple. I use it to honor and represent the faceless women we do not know, who are abused, ridiculed, even killed, all because they cover. There is far too much hate in this world. We need to learn to lov...

  • Slave of People's Approval

    Posted May 24, 2012 by Christl Buskohl

    Another to share...by Daxx Bondoc Are you constantly trying to prove to others that you are “good enough?” We must admit that most of our actions are motivated to win the acceptance and admiration of our peers. There is something about pleasing people that pleases us. Most of the...

  • Substance or Pretense.

    Posted May 24, 2012 by Christl Buskohl

    Another wonderfully written enlightenment.........by Daxx Bondoc Do you value style more than substance? Are you just loud and no melody? Most people these days have devoted their time, energy and money in showing off. Their lives revolve on being someone who they are not. They become so absorbe...

  • empty churches

    Posted May 23, 2012 by Rev. Victor Jay Davidson

    Recently the church that I attend; and I use ATTEND because I am NOT a member of the Church,  has voted agaist making it acceptable for practicing homosexuals to be members or members of the clergy for thier church.  Let me add that this Church is a United Methodist Church.  And the o...

  • Marriages

    Posted May 23, 2012 by Rev. Allan Dunn, (OCSM)

    Does anyone have any trouble with the state where they Officiate concerning their ordanation? I am just wondering because I am hearing all this hype abour the ULC Seminary and ULC Modesto. I just want to make sure I am not going to have to go through a fight when I register someones marriage license...

  • Dummy Needed

    Posted May 23, 2012 by Minister Marty C.

    My name, if you don't know, is Minister Marty C.    My Ministry is two-fold.  My regular preaching and teaching bringin' 'em to Christ Ministry is called the "Circle Of Light Ministry Of Faith".  My music Ministry is called "AngelWing Productionz".    I...

  • 15 things to give up to be happy

    Posted May 23, 2012 by Tammie, Rev Wonder

    Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and ha...

  • Past

    Posted May 22, 2012 by Christl Buskohl

    A wonderful lady wrote this and has allowed me to share.  Written by Jacky Beaney It is so much easier to stay in the past - using those reasons (excuses?) not to live - looking backwards over our shoulders trips us up and steals the present and the future from us - then why do we do it? is...

  • Going Broke!

    Posted May 22, 2012 by Reverend Doctor John Reuling Sr. of The NCO

    I believe no other civilized nation would have tolerated such a scandalous and shameful record of neglect for as long as we have with our nation's health care as it is today. Do you know that 40 million of our fellow citizens who, because of poverty, illness or unemployment, must now live without an...

  • Politically Correct

    Posted May 21, 2012 by Christl Buskohl

    I have seen a number of posts lately, and thought I would have to share a discussion I had with my daughter.  (And yes, I remember that I am guilty of what I am about to discuss).    My oldest daughter is deaf.  She was born that way, genetics the doctors said.  While she ...

  • Incarnation

    Posted May 21, 2012 by Chuck Link

    Among the silence heard in the sound of her voice within me. The silence of the chaos enables me to wrestle with the mystery; If I AM created in the image of a GOD who’s Spirits stirs to me to fear Who’s voice is formed in a shame based religion and its dire history I want to hold the traditio...

  • my thoughts on current day demons

    Posted May 21, 2012 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    This is my blog and I do not intend to insult anyone so please take it with a grain of salt.   My theorys on demons. Therory 1 Theroy one is there is good souls created by god and bad soul aka created by satan and there demons in a human bodys. I see the bad people all the time trying to s...

  • With a View Towards Education: LaVeyan Satanism

    Posted May 20, 2012 by Airie Derwydd Gwas yr Olwyn Arian

    LaVeyan Satanism, often referred to simply as Satanism among most adherents is a religion founded in 1966 by Anton LaVey. Its teachings are based on individualism, self-control and "eye for an eye" morality, drawing influences from the rituals and ceremonies of occultis...

  • Reparation?

    Posted May 20, 2012 by Christl Buskohl

    My most humble opinion:  No one alive today is morally or legally responsible for  slavery.  The United States is a nation of immigrants. Many of the ancestors of those here today were not even in the country during the period of slavery (yes, there could be exceptions). What is ...

  • A theory on Demons.

    Posted May 19, 2012 by Aaron Whitehouse

    This is a thought, an idea, a possibility perhaps. Is it true, maybe, maybe not. Do I believe in the theory I am writing? No, I rather believe all souls are at the beginning good, and all lost souls can become good again. So why do I write this? I write this because I wish to know what others think,...

  • Jehovah Deceiver

    Posted May 19, 2012 by Vernon McClanahan

    Random Bible Lesson: More evidence to support my claim that Jehovah is who Jesus was referring to as "The Devil" and not the One True God...  l Samuel 24 >>New Living Translation David Takes a Census 1 Once again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he caused David to ...

  • Compassion? HA!!

    Posted May 18, 2012 by Christl Buskohl

    I wonder if anyone could truly understand me.  I know from experience that very few tolerate, let alone accept me.  You see, I come from an extremely diverse lineage, that no one could ever comprehend.  I have a great-something grandpappy, Thomas Guthrie Moore, who was part of the Ame...

  • Do Elephants Ever Forget?

    Posted May 17, 2012 by Jay Olson

       In 1972,  Joe Miller was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Tulsa Junior  College .On a hike  through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with  one leg raised in the air.    The elephant  seemed distressed, so Joe a...

  • America on Homosexuality and Gay Marriage

    Posted May 15, 2012 by Rev. David Blakeley

    So over the last week a few things have been annoying me, and it is mainly the view's of many Americans on the topic of Homosexuality and Gay Marriage. Which in turn then leads to the topic of North Carolina's Amendment one and the speech President Obama made for his support of Gay Marriage...

  • a weekly chuckle

    Posted May 15, 2012 by Sojourner Robert Hess

    A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespas...

  • a new awareness

    Posted May 14, 2012 by Tammie, Rev Wonder

    We had our last class in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy last Friday night. The topic was domestic abuse.  The speaker was a lovely well-spoken woman, with a keen sense of humor and a way of grabbing your emotions from high to low in light speed.    But it wasn’t her eloquence tha...

  • what is

    Posted May 13, 2012 by William Or Asian Wil Steele

    so i have a question what is religion? & what is spirituality? is it the same is it different? which is better?

  • Mother's Day...

    Posted May 13, 2012 by Rev. Suzanne Ranu

    A mother gives birth and know the pains and joys of bringing our children into this world.  Mothers teach their children, watch them grow, worry about them and protect them. She blesses each one of her children to be all that they can be.  A mother's wish is to be as perfect and dedicated ...

  • inner scale

    Posted May 13, 2012 by William Or Asian Wil Steele

    i need no book to tell me what is right or wrong. in my self i have a guide   if its right the self will be fine & if its wrong my self will know & the body will also tell me through guilt fear and anxiety

  • Morning Verse

    Posted May 13, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5 Christian! If thou art in a night of trial, think of the morrow; cheer up thy heart with the thought of the coming of thy Lord. Be patient, for   "Lo! He comes with clouds descending."   Be patient! The Husban...

  • God Will Help Us

    Posted May 13, 2012 by Reverend Deborah Gilbreath

    "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." Isaiah 41:13   God is our loving Father and He wants us to be healthy, happy and fruitful both physically and spiritually. He is there to strengthen us and to provide for us, to teach us and to ...

  • Evening Verse

    Posted May 12, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "Fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation: I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again." Genesis 46:3,4Jacob must have shuddered at the thought of leaving the land of his father's sojourning, and dwelling among heathen strangers...

  • Rest Before Labor

    Posted May 12, 2012 by Gary Chomiak

    A long time ago I read that rest is what one takes before labor.  That certainly doesn't fit the traditional Protestant work ethic.  Why would one rest before labor?  Wouldn't it make more sense to rest after labor?  Perhaps.  Here are thoughts I have regarding rest before l...

  • Evening Verse

    Posted May 11, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "Only be thou strong and very courageous." Joshua 1:7Our God's tender love for His servants makes Him concerned for the state of their inward feelings. He desires them to be of good courage. Some esteem it a small thing for a believer to be vexed with doubts and fears, but God thinks not so. From th...

  • Morning Verse

    Posted May 11, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "I am with you alway." Matthew 28:20 It is well there is One who is ever the same, and who is ever with us. It is well there is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life. O my soul, set not thine affections upon rusting, moth-eaten, decaying treasures, but set thine heart upon Him who a...

  • Evening Verse

    Posted May 10, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "The only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14 Believer, YOU can bear your testimony that Christ is the only begotten of the Father, as well as the first begotten from the dead. You can say, "He is divine to me, if He be human to all the world beside. He has done that for me ...

  • Morning Verse

    Posted May 10, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "But now is Christ risen from the dead." 1Corinthians 15:20 The whole system of Christianity rests upon the fact that "Christ is risen from the dead;" for, "If Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain: ye are yet in your sins." The divinity of Christ finds its su...

  • Evening Verse

    Posted May 9, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field... let us see if the vine flourish." Song 7:11,12 The church was about to engage in earnest labour, and desired her Lord's company in it. She does not say, "I will go," but "let us go." It is blessed working when Jesus is at our side! It is the busi...

  • Come Lay your Head

    Posted May 9, 2012 by Tammie, Rev Wonder

    Come lay your head Ease the burdens you carry I will take them for you   Don’t worry about those you love I will keep their spirit strong Together we will take care of them   Don’t worry about finances I will make sure your work will be rewarded Spread My word, I will...

  • Addressing An Issue With Honesty

    Posted May 8, 2012 by Rev. Lisa Taylor

    I guess I will take the time to address these issues a member of ULC has so inclined to bring to our attention about secret facebook groups and false accusation so lets just put a little light on the subject. There is listings for ULC community page, ULC Upper Crust, ULC Seminary, UL...

  • working on a blog give me your opinion..subject is trans men an

    Posted May 8, 2012 by Tiffany lopez

    this is a blog im starting on.  if u are trans or someone who has a good topic on the subject comment. this is just a small peace of what i am working on so its a bit all over the place    the ups and downs a trans individual goes threw.lately ppl have been giving me opinions on how...

  • A Dream Within A Dream

    Posted May 8, 2012 by Jay Olson

    Take this kiss upon the brow!And, in parting from you now,Thus much let me avow--You are not wrong, who deemThat my days have been a dream;Yet if hope has flown awayIn a night, or in a day,In a vision, or in none,Is it therefore the less gone?All that we see or seemIs but a dream within a dream.I st...

  • All Good Things Come From Above

    Posted May 8, 2012 by RICK WORTHAM

    Everything that has ever been given comes from above and all are blessings we didnt have until God chose to bless us. He still blesses us everyday because we are his creation and he knows our needs and meets them. Before there was money there was blessings which had more value than money. Money was...

  • Lighten up Buttercup

    Posted May 8, 2012 by Jay Olson

    Too many people take themselves and their lives so seriously that they refuse to recognize the absurdity of much of what they do. Not that everything in life is a laughing matter. But have you ever encountered a person,or group, who had a chip on their shoulder? They spend much of their time com...

  • Morning Verse

    Posted May 8, 2012 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    "She that was healed wist not who it was." John 5:13 Years are short to the happy and healthy; but thirty-eight years of disease must have dragged a very weary length along the life of the poor impotent man. When Jesus, therefore, healed him by a word, while he lay at the pool of Bethesda, he was d...

  • Forgiveness Vs. Repentance

    Posted May 7, 2012 by Aaron Whitehouse

    There are many ways to Pray, some may Pray in thanks, others for well being, but one of the most talked about is Praying for Forgiveness of our Sins. First it is important to establish what the basics of a prayer and how it should be done.   Matthew says it best in (6:5-8) “And when you...

  • Ten things i see should be heeded by my fellow Juggalos

    Posted May 7, 2012 by Rev. Christopher Sears

    1. Be kind and generous to the people. Protect the weak, heal the sick, and give aid to the needy. 2. Honor the earth, its creatures, and the spirits, living and dead. Guard and tend the bounties of the mortal world, and do not profane the spirits of the dead. 3. Honor your parents,...