Posted by Patrick Mahoney
Historically, Christians have rarely if ever seen eye to eye on all points. Our understanding of God, Christ, Salvation and other subjects were not laid out in a systematic manner for several centuries after Christ gathered that first small band of followers together. So Christian...
Posted by Deleted Member
Everyone you meet is your mirror. - Ken Keyes Jr. EVERY MORNING MOST OF US TAKE AT LEAST ONE GLANCE INTO THE MIRROR. But what would happen if suddenly one morning you literally saw nothing at all. Suppose you had just plain disappeared from sight?! It would be a littl...
Posted by Dr. Ramon G. Rivera
An answer to the extent of knowledge another may have: Thank you Gentlemen; There is more....even what is considered inconceivable... and also found in scripture and due to fear left out of our own learning as directed by others in the same human condition and sentence: it is appo...
Posted by Serpent Rising
-Thanks Charles- p. 85 CORPUS HERMETICUM IV. (V.) THE CUP OF MONAD OF HERMES TO TAT (Text: P. 34-40; Pat. 26b-27.) 1. Hermes. With Reason (Logos), not with hands, did the World-maker 1 make the universal World 2; so that thou thus shouldst think of Him as everywhere and ev...
Posted by Serpent Rising
Loving Your Enemies November 17 1957 I am forced to preach under something of a handicap this morning. In fact, I had the doctor before coming to church. And he said that it would be best for me to stay in the bed this morning. And I insisted ...
Posted by Deleted Member
An elephant bell clanged. Through the gate the big beast lumbered, thud, thud, right up to Dr. Rambo's work table. Its mahout (driver) climbed down. Rambo greeted him. "Give us your name and tell us what is your trouble." "Nahin, no, Doctor Sahib. Not I. Look at my elephant. She is sick. Ai-oh, see...
Posted by Deleted Member
SACRED VIRTUES OF THE ELEPHANT Sacred Virtue #1: STRENGTH & POWER The Elephant is the largest and most powerful animal to walk the Earth - its strength gives it the ability to remove obstacles - it can lift a mighty tree with its powerful trunk. Think of all the times when you ...
Posted by Yvette Bobb
Being imperfect doesn't disqualify us from serving God; it just emphasizes our dependence on his mercy.
Posted by radar pangaean
For my fellows here:I just completed a required gen ed course for my degree at the college i am attending. I took a course on the Bible, since i have previous studies there already and figured i'd have a relatively easy time. One of the requirements of the course was to write a paper on any of the p...
Posted by Deleted Member
Remembering the Triangle Fire Joshua Freeman On March 25, 1911, a fire that broke out in a bin holding scraps of fabric at the Triangle Waist Company, just down the block from New York City’s Washington Square Park, quickly spread, fed by cotton garments, tissue paper and wooden fi...
Posted by radar pangaean
Michael, i love you too, but i disagree with your underlying thesis. I just read your blog post, which is both scholarly and logical. For those who use the Bible as their source, it may be quite persuasive that they can stop hating and still be OK :-).But i will also say a few things here since *i* ...
Posted by Bishop Michael Collins-Windsor, Ph.D.
I have stayed away from this topic, due to the fact, I didn't want to cause any controversy in the ULC. However, it seems there has been an increase in the number of posts and comments made by my fellow Christians. Well boys and girls, pull up a chair, Uncle Mikey is going to let you in on a f...
Posted by Reverend Doctor John Reuling Sr. of The NCO
A Maneuver of dubious legality to approve a "budget repair" bill and strip teachers, nurses, city workers and other public employees of collective bargaining rights, while imposing deep cuts in their take-home pay. The new law is part of a nationwide attack on public employees being carried out by b...
Posted by Deleted Member
NEVER GIVE UP No matter what is going on Never give up Develop the heart Too much energy in your country is spent developing the mind instead of the heart Develop the heart Be compassionate Not just to your friends but to everyone Be compassionate Work for peace in your heart and in the...
Posted by Rama StrongBear
Sharing with you a Native Concept of Spiritual Awakeness MNI WICONI Reinvigorates Stagnant Life Cycles Do you feel stuck? If you do, then you are.&nbs...
Posted by Norma Ranese
Ahh.. The infamous Married ro Maiden name. Some debate about if the name should even be changed after marriage. Most female MD's never change their names because of legal and tax purposes, nevermind the complication of changing all Licensing, Certification, and other Diploma related item...
Posted by Reverends James and Leticia Burton
Daniel 1:3-8 3 Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, . . . 4 youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the...
Posted by Mark Sweeney
This is a request for help and feedback, and wanting to tap into the collective wisdom of this community. I am open to any approach from any belief system, as far as trying it out without prejudice. It may just be something simple I have overlooked. I do not feel that I am living life t...
Posted by radar pangaean
Greetings, all. This post is for open minded believers ONLY. If you're sure that un-questioned acceptance of counterproductive bronze age ideas is better than a positive self-image, please read no more. I know many people whose faith leads them to acts of unselfishness, and brings ...
Posted by Deleted Member
The following information is being supplied to you at this time with hopes of bringing peace through acceptance of religious cultural differences. This is an excerpt from a response to a new member who recently expressed to us a "concern" for our mental health state and a concern for our "negati...
Posted by Deleted Member
Perhaps you have heard this saying before? Culture eats strategy for lunch. Culture is most commonly defined as the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a group of people. So an organization’s culture of behaviors and beliefs are what shape the decisions people make and resul...
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
I believe in one God; He asks us to look on Him, in Hebrew or Aramaic, as "Abba," "Dear Father," or "Daddy!" This one God is the Creator of the Universe. The Father sent an Incarnation of Himself to Earth in the Son, and became a new and separate being only because of the physical nature He assumed;...
Posted by Norma Ranese
Ok, Charlie Sheen. This man is a legend. He was a once removed part of the 1980's Brat Pack. His brother, Emilio Estevez, was a member of the Brat Pack. Charlie was an icon of the 1990's Party/Drug/Escort scene and was known for paying for hookers, booze, and drugs; high end,...
Posted by Carly Frost
THE ONLY TRUE GUIDING LIGHT INSPIRES ME! EVERY SINGLE THING I WRITE IS FOR THE SOLE/SOUL PURPOSE OF TRUE EQUALITY; FREEDOM FROM OPPRESSION BASED ON ANY PARAMETER OR STEREOTYPE, SOCIAL STATUS OR PIGMENTATION OF ONE'S EPIDERMIS(skin). THE CREATOR OF THIS UNIVERSE AND THE DESIGNER OF THAT WHICH BREEDS ...
Posted by Rev. Joshua Van Valkenberg
» Apostolic Doctrine Apostolic Doctrine It's your responsibility to find out... The Apostle's Doctrine Concerning. . . . . .The Bible The Bible is the inspired Word of God, giving a true history of the creation of heaven, earth, and humanity and containing a correct prophecy o...
Posted by Sister Tracy Seekins
So today I had a short but poignant message conversation with someone who I respect on a spiritual level and quite like too. He complimented me on something I had written and then deleted and asked me why I deleted it. When I explained that I didn't want to offend or further the upsets by my...
Posted by Deleted Member
LEGEND tells that in the city of Gubbio, where St. Francis lived for some time, was a WOLF allegedly " terrifying and ferocious, who devoured men as well as animals". Francis had compassion upon the townsfolk, and went up into the hills to find the wolf. Fear of the wolf had caused ma...
Posted by Rev. Deborah McComb
Greetings everyone, No matter what your feelings are about 2012 one fact remains...that this is an historic event for humanity. This is the first time that us as a human race will be able to comprehend and record the celestial events that will take place. Now is the time to start thinki...
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
Who was man that he would dare to raise his gaze to stars and stare; To question how, or when, or why, or who had fixed them in the sky? When did man first stop to ponder what made time to pass as yonder Setting Sun, in splendor, did inspire him to render thoughts in endless song? Where did man ...
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
Having been educated in the Roman church, I was taught theology right alongside philosophy; it was very troubling to discover, day by day, assignment by assignment, that the philosophy I learned showed the theology to be in error. 50 / 50 is the formula of this world; 50% of it is always illuminated...
Posted by Reverend Doctor John Reuling Sr. of The NCO
Rev. John, categorically opposes military intervention in Libya. This is a drive towards another war, it has nothing to do with the humanitarian pretexts offered up by the super powers. Rather, it represents the violent subjugation of a former colony. The upcoming bombing of Libya by French, Brotish...
Posted by Anthony Archer
WORLD CRISIS The horrific events which have occurred and are still occurring in Japan need not be described by me. Journalism, facts and opinions of this crisis saturate the media. I write to ask a question and offer my views and ministerial counsel. What occurrence, or series thereof, would...
Posted by Carly Frost
How many of our Brothers and Sisters in ALL THINGS SIRITUAL are familiar with an obscure gland the resides in between the hemispheres of our brains called Pineal Gland? This gland has most of the characteristics of the eye -rods, cones- except for the lens, iris, pupil, etc. If one has been r...
Posted by Sister Tracy Seekins
In This Together Every day we see it The Poverty is real Can you just imagine How those who struggle feel Do you think they chose this life Living barely day to day Wondering when their next meal may come And for miracles they pray And even if you struggle too Worse it coul...
Posted by Sister Tracy Seekins
It Could Be You Do you think you are special? Are you different than me? In the land of the brave, and the home of the free. Whatever happened To MY American Dream Just because I am different Just what does it all mean Because I am older Or because my body i...
Posted by Philosopher Ellis Reyes
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others. In dangerous valleys and hazardous pathways, he ...
Posted by Cary Giacomini
We often wonder why God sends things our way like wars and tsunamis . But did it ever occur that he uses these tactics to bring us each together as a whole or as a unit. Because only during these crisis situatiuons do we let down our guard to actually be there for one another. God doesnt want ...
Posted by Deleted Member
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may ...
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
My soul is filled with anguish, my God, why is it so; That Mother Nature turned her back on me, that evolution let me go? Did I deserve, from start of time, this punishment of sin? Is it just another consequence of being Adam's kin? An oppressive, hopeless, ancient curse that haunts me every day...
Posted by Rev. Raymond Gossett
I believe that all people should be allowed to marry the one they love. I am gay and my partner and I were married this past August
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
I am in love, there is no doubt; for voices deep within me shoutThe words I've heard before when love came knocking at my door. Inside my chest, my heart takes flutter when, even in silence, His name I utter; Tears well up within my eyes and nothing, nothing can disguise The goose-bumps on my ski...
Posted by Deleted Member
THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed this UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS. PREAMBLE Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human fam...
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
It's best to go early in the morning, while the birds, Still sluggish from their slumber, are spare, Only found here and there, Bathing in the dew, shaking off the night, Amid the dark green carpet on the field... Echoes of their songs bounce, piercing morning light, As they take turns light...
Posted by Reverend Doctor John Reuling Sr. of The NCO
I still would like to see our American society be a more fair and just society. I support marriage equality. I firmly believe same-sex marriage is a matter of civil rights, equal protection and equality. Discrimination is wrong no matter who the victim is. This country can never move towards full hu...
Posted by Deleted Member
ASUS EeePC Series with its stylish design and excellent quality, in the ultra-portable laptop (including laptops under 100 dollars) market, has won a lot of praise. Editor learned from the dealer, the model Asus EeePC 1015PW has been fully upgraded; it has dual-core processor with the memory up to 2...
Posted by "General" Hafeezah
Greetings Family. Please see the Premarital Workbook Set recommended for singles and couples contemplatung marriage YOU DON"T WANT TO GET MARRIED WITHOUT THIS SET! BEFORE YOU SAY< I DO! by GENERAL HAFEEZAH www.generalhafeezah.com 404-441-7686 is a 2 book workbook...
Posted by Deleted Member
WE'LL CALL HIM MR. M. He was only 14 when I met him. I was his Social Worker. He was very bright, got mostly A's, some B's but also rolled the Pizza Man for green dough ($) and broke into warehouses with his gang at night...eventually we caught up with him...discovered his Probatio...
Posted by Deleted Member
On the 40th anniversary of their victory in JUNE OF 2007,Mildred Loving released the following statement : " When my late husband, Richard, and I got married in Washington, DC in 1958, it wasn’t to make a political statement or start a fight. We were in love, and we wanted to be married. ...
Posted by Rev David Wheeler, EIEIO
The worry about fallout in the US from the Nuclear Emergency in Japan is both exagerated and false. You will get more radiation from going to the Dentist than you will from the "Radioactive Cloud" floating to America. The initial radiation being released in the water vapor is extremely short-lived (...
Posted by Serpent Rising
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2008/02/ted_zimbardo?currentPage=1 MONTEREY, California -- Psychologist Philip Zimbardo has seen good people turn evil, and he thinks he knows why. Zimbardo will speak Thursday afternoon at the TED conference, where he plans to illustrate his points b...
Posted by Rev Lord Christopher Macklin
Dear All,I am blessed to inform you that Christopher Macklin Ministries is inviting The "Monetary Blessed Elite" of our community to a "Healing Presentation Dinner on the 28th April at the Keeter Centre, Branson MO. the dinner will be a mouth watering 3 course dinner prepared by the Keeter Centre wh...
Posted by Neil Finch
When I wrote this one evening, I had no idea what it would come to mean to me. The first person I shared this with for the reason it was written was a friend of mine after she was diagnosed with cancer. She passed away from the illness, but she said this poem ment alot to her so I share it now with ...
Posted by Neil Finch
Again just something I wrote one evening. "The sun and moon dance in harmony, and guide all onto what can be, Divine parents that love us all, ready to catch us when we fall, breaking us free from negativities chain, exalting our spirit when they whisper our name, so take the hands of...
Posted by Neil Finch
Something I just wrote one night at a friends house. "I look up to the night sky, I behold a blanket of stars, Each one; a choice made, a choice yet to make, Each one; someone I love, have loved, am yet to love, Each one; a life lived, a life yet to live, Each one a companion on my jou...
Posted by Neil Finch
Ok inspired by things I have heard and read, I have created this simple and basic blessing. "May you find compassion in family and friends, May you find comfort in the arms of angels, May God carry you when your troubles are like broken glass on the ground before you, May the light of the Divine...
Posted by Carly Frost
I am convinced that we -Humanity at Large- are bereft of Real Compassion. I have had conversations with several people through the years that will temporarily convince me we are at least TRYING, but eventually EVERY ONE has proven to be serving self. I am not trying to say I consider myself any bett...
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
I was inspired, by the lack of contemporary books and films about her, to begin my own. How's this for a start? Bloody Mary By Michael Meakin It was dark, it was dangerous to be ...
Posted by Bill Duff
Bright Ray of Hope When darkness fell and broke me Your light & spell awoke me! I came to life amid the death And the sweet smell of your breath! I felt the love and good vibration And knew it was time for celebration For in my heart, eternity grew Because my spirit truly knew, That...
Posted by Juanchellee' Fitch
Why is it that when you go to a new church, people always want you to praise God the way they do? Or if you do not act a certian way, you must not be filled with the Holy Spirit. I have always been taught that how you praise God from your heart. That you do not have to do it the way everyone els...
Posted by Deleted Member
The previous generation of Audi A6, with the shield-type grille shape, it not only leads the aesthetic trend of the motor racing, but also it lays the grand luxury Audi family style atmosphere. Now, the new A6 reappears after seven years apart, people still will not make the mistakes, it presents th...
Posted by Carly Frost
Humanity are about to embark on the Purge. Odd, I just read a blog title by Juanchelee' Fitch that said "Religion Is Evil" and this is Truth -when we Understand the meaning of the term "religion." In a nutshell, religion is one or more people imposing their interpretation of the Universal Message u...
Posted by Juanchellee' Fitch
Many horrible wars have been fought because of religion. Much persecution, misery, and suffering have occurred because of religion. All religion -- whatever it is called -- is evil. Why? Religion is inspired by the evil one, satan, to keep man f...
Posted by Rev Lord Christopher Macklin
Dear All,We are delighted to announce that we are starting our Cancer Support Group which will be every Wednesday from 5pm to 6:30pm, This will commencing from Wednesday 30th March onwards. We ask that everyone who has, or knows someone who as got a condition related to cancer that you invite them a...
Posted by Rev Lord Christopher Macklin
Here is another wonderful testomoni for our ministry: Lisa K.C. I had a problem with my digestive system which caused a jagged red line in my left eye. I went to see an Iridologist who looked at the line on my eye and diagnosed that I have a digestive problem. I visited Christopher and he removed...
Posted by Serpent Rising
An old Grandfather said to his grandson, who came to him with anger at a friend who had done him an injustice, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much, with no sorrow for what they do. But hate wears you down, and does not hurt your enemy...
Posted by Bill Duff
Where am I? Am I in New York? Never mind, let’s not play that game. However, it is a good question. And to understand where I am, I need points of reference. Geographically, humans have progressed to the point where GPS shows us exactly where we stand. But, ...
Posted by Gerald Henthorn
Just a short note on what I've been contemplating all day. Watch your thoughts, for they become words.Watch your words, for they become actions.Watch your actions, for they become habits.Watch your habits, for they become character.Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. Now, lets mov...
Posted by Carly Frost
Hello and Greetings! It is impossible to tell how intense people really are about The Mission by meeting someone online. (By 'The Mission' I DO NOT mean some kind of bible-thumper, "accept Jesus or you get no food or aid" type ploy.) I mean the Mission of HELPING the person who may be so wrapped up...
Posted by Serpent Rising
Joseph Campbell's work was the foundation for the Matrix, the original Star Wars trilogy and certainly many other works both fictional and non-fictional. "Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth is essential viewing for anyone old enough to appreciate its vital teachings. One of the greatest inte...
Posted by Serpent Rising
Graham Hancock - The Quest for the Lost Civilization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amqlYJsbr54&playnext=1&list=PL288E7533E7CE5EA7 This is a 14-part playlist, I highly recommend it. "This documentary is a breathtaking odyssey, stretching from the pyramids of ancient Egypt to South American ruin...
Posted by REV. FR. NICHOLAS GEROSTERGIOS
Two women - say the more discerning interpreters of the Gospel - anointed the Lord with myrrh; the one, a long time before His Passion; the other, a few days before. One was a harlot and sinner; the other, chaste and virtuous. The Church commemorates this reverent act today. While menti...
Posted by Mark Robinson
Hey, everyone. Sorry to have been away for so long, but, as John Lennon so succicnlty advised, "life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." Over the course of the past eight months or so, I've been subjected to many, many, adverse circumstances which, collectively, allowe...
Posted by Yvette Bobb
'VE GOT A SECRETby Jim Corner I must confess that I really don't have a secret; I was just hoping that the title would catch your attention. What I do have is some really great news! GOD LOVES YOU! I want you to think about that for a minute. The very one who created ...
Posted by Deleted Member
SOME HAVE RECENTLY ASKED ME WHY I used the Title MOTHER or ELDER MOTHER as oppossed to SISTER or no title at all. JUST FOR CONTEXT I think you should know that I spent part of my formative years in a church which preached what I have come to call "false humility". They told p...
Posted by Deleted Member
TITLES OF RESPECT AND RELATIONSHIPS: A REQUEST TO HONOR OTHERS RESPECT and the Titles which often accompany them are used to give honor to our elders, to our peers and to those that come to visit and join our community. The Monastery offers Certificates of Title to honor and encourage the ministers...
Posted by Lady Laura Adams
I personally believe that religion is a personal decision between you and your creator, whoever that may be. Its different for each and everyone because our paths have taken us many different roads. No too people are the same so why would two people's religious choice and personal deity be the same....
Posted by Rev. Dr. Melissa Stanish D.M., SC, RMT, RH
Pennsylvania has amended their marriage laws... here is the new statute § 1503. Persons qualified to solemnize marriages. (a) General rule.--The following are authorized to solemnize marriages betw...
Posted by Serpent Rising
I would like to state the reason for my lack of personally identifying information, such as an image of myself. In my history of internet use, I have found a small level of anonymity helps in eliminating bias, and that any judgments are made solely on what I choose to represent myself. Thank you for...
Posted by Josh Arcarola
I have been a ULC minister for 12 years now. I was sitting at work talking with a friend when he mentioned that he was going to be giving a class in Reiki. I had just seen a documentary on it not long before and was interested. I asked him what it was and he said, "Have you ever h...
Posted by Michael Waymire
So after taking a day off to collect my thoughts and get over some stuff that was going on at work I am back with my fourth installment in my series of Daily Devotionals that are personal and my own thoughts on stuff that I read from The Bible but that I also hope speaks to those who read them as we...
Posted by Reverend Doctor John Reuling Sr. of The NCO
Should we as Christians be concerned about the disposal of the dead? Everyone eventually will have to make a dicision about how to dispose of a deceased loved one. What was once unpopular, even distasteful, is now a quick, inexpensive way to dispose of our dead. My question to you is whether it is r...
Posted by Carly Frost
Hello again, my fellow pursuers of Truth. I have had a stressful past couple days but for now things seem to be Balanced enough for me to write a little. I want to try and speak of the things I have going on around me with as much decorum as possible. That is to say that I really don't want f...
Posted by Nikki Young
Rise up soldier Its time to come to arms You can’t win the battle now With only just your charms Heed my voice and listen now Prepare for what’s to come Wisdom is the key to this Its only just begun You’re weary and your broken You’re wanting to give ...
Posted by Deleted Member
I hear it and read it every day here at Universal Studios...oops I mean Universal Life...whatever...point is. WHY ASK? WELL, because you wanted to and you are allowed to ask. WELL now its MY TURN. WHY ARE YOU HERE? CHANCES ARE that every Christian you have met thus far...
Posted by Curtis Thompson
This is not really an article about faith, but it is an item from the heart. This kinda flowed out of me about a year ago, right after I lost the best pet ever. I wrote this with no thought, it was just there. I NEVER write in a poetic form, but for some reason this came out. I don't know that...
Posted by Nikki Young
Surrender You're dancing with the darkness You know not what you say Hiding within the shadows Fearing the light of day Easier to say its pointless Than to admit the wrong that’s done Safer to bury the heartache and pain Than to confront the damaging One ...
Posted by Chaplain Dale Edleman
Five years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was told it was in an advanced stage. Because of my age and other health condtions, surgery was out of the question. Therefore, I was going to have to go through fourtyfive radiation treatments. To do this, meant having to drive to the closest h...
Posted by Jerry Cofer
It's interesting to me that we have to come from the Cross and Heaven, only to then direct our attentions to the subilty that is found in the "Paper" process's of our Church Keep. It's crazy to me for example, that here I came from Heaven to the Earth by the resurrection power unto t...
Posted by The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak
Fury of Angels She was a bright star, in the sky over me A protector in my times of need Everlasting peace, there... or so I believed until I saw her rage against the coming of the night She'll rip you apart, you don't want to stand there That is not a safe place ...
Posted by Rev. Dave "Mully" Muhleman
First and foremost, I apologize for having to Blog this as I tried numerous times to post it to no avail. Response: I make so much as a Union Employee that is in Ohio that I have had to take on 2 part time jobs and had to declare bankruptcy last year.Add to that my heart attack with no prevailing ...
Posted by Michael Waymire
So this is my third installment in my ongoing series of Daily Devotionals that I have been doing. I just finished this one so I am typing it up for all of you to read and I hope that you like it and maybe learn a little something along the way as well. Please feel free to express any thoughts or fee...
Posted by Mark Sweeney
Here is a wonderful video about external validation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao Obviously, validation is a wonderful thing as it makes us feel good, however, one can not always remain centered in their being if they depend upon external validation for their good feelings, because s...
Posted by Bill Duff
Today I would like to address the Homosexuality Issue or Gay Bashing movement by the Enlightened Christians of the World and others who have heard directly from their God that this is the right thing to do. I would like to start off by stating that since I have been on this planet, I have rece...
Posted by Norma Ranese
Ok, I have to Blog about this, since it has officially affected my life, my child's life, and my family's life. I will lay out some background for all of you so you understand why I have to file this issue and why, as I continue on, I am so frustrated with the Government, both City, State, and...
Posted by Michael Waymire
This is my second daily devotional. Today I read and wrote from Mark Chapter 14 verses 34-36. Please read with an open heart and an open mind and maybe even say a small prayer because you never know when God might speak to your heart. I'm not saying that my writing is God inspired or anything, but G...
Posted by Sarah Robison
Hello everyone, my name is Sarah Robison. I'm a 33 year old wife and mother living near the Ozarks of Missouri. I have a wonderful husband and 2 gloriously rowdy boys ages 11 and 6. I just wanted to post this blog to kinda introduce myself and my beliefs. I do not belong to any denomination ...
Posted by Rick Bailly, RMT
Greetings, This post is actually a request for insights on a topic I am usually familiar with. I need to qualify it before I actually ask any questions, so I thank you for your patience. When I was growing up I would hang around most with my 2 older sisters. They were both deathly afraid of dogs f...
Posted by James Spencer
Actually the grass is greener in someone else’s yard. That is a fact. In fact my neighbor’s grass is greener than the 28 different kinds of weeds I call a lawn. No matter how hard you work someone will have a greener, fuller lawn than you. They will have a full...
Posted by Carly Frost
Hello from The Buckle! I think a good place to start would be to tell whoever wants to know, where, exactly "The Buckle" is; I write to you from Central Alabama; almost 30 miles north of Birmingham -- ...
Posted by Reverend Wendy Christine Allen
I was reading blog posts today and found one I wanted to post a comment to, however, the site appears to still be suffering from it's bug that is not allowing comments at the moment, so I decided to respond to the blog post with another blog post and send it to the writer or that post instead. &nbs...