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  • Why is it so hard to belive that someone can change.

    Posted October 12, 2010 by Pastor Timothy Harris

     I get asked almost everyday " Your a Minister " . Yes I have done things in the past that will make it hard to belive. But I look at everything that I used to do and I can use that to help others that might be in my past. Where I thought that I had it all only to find that I really had nothing...

  • OUR DAY OF THE NEW RACE: October 12th

    Posted October 12, 2010 by Deleted Member

    OUR FAMILY is multiracial, multilingual and multicultural.  ON OCTOBER 12 WE CELEBRATE:  EL DIA DE LA RAZA NUEVA. We know that it is possible to synthesize all contributions that each culture has to offer in the human family without being destructive.  HERE'S TO CELEBRATING&#...

  • Preparations

    Posted October 12, 2010 by Joshua Howie

    Well, I have a lot of work to do today.  Tomorrow I perform a wedding ceremony for my cousin and his fiance.  Wish me well!

  • Columbus Day

    Posted October 11, 2010 by Bishop Roger Mansfield, D.Div., D.PC., OSM

     To all my native brothers and sisters, I too mourn this day in which our language, culture, history and spirituality were taken and beaten out of us to make us "civilized and white".  We are on the mend but must keep the old traditions alive or they will die as some of the nations of tur...

  • ERASERS

    Posted October 11, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Fr. Leslie & I have noticed that there seem to be mysterious erasers appearing recently which have removed several of our comments during the past week.  If people find our comments offensive for some reason we would appreciate knowing why they have been removed.  It is unlawful to rem...

  • Poop Cookies and Wonder Dog

    Posted October 11, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

     It would seem that my cute little four legged kid took over writing for me for a couple of days.  Apparently, he does a pretty good job.  So, I thought now that he has introduced himself to all of you, that you might enjoy his "real" story from my perspective as mom and the Alpha in ...

  • Ready --> Set --> Manifest!!

    Posted October 10, 2010 by Kathaleen Groomes

    Ready --> Set --> Manifest!!   Manifestation = the art of creation. We all co-create our own lives, with every thought, every action, reaction, and intention. Where we stand in this minute is the sum of every decision we have made so far along our path. A lot of people have troub...

  • Love Energy

    Posted October 9, 2010 by Kathaleen Groomes

    Love is the strongest force in the Universe. It is our essence, our natural rhythm, and our purpose. Our natural state of being is one of Love and wonder: when children are brought into the world, they are innocent, and Love everyone and everything without question. It is not until the adult...

  • Inspired by Disney...

    Posted October 9, 2010 by Kathaleen Groomes

      The inspiration for this blog came to me while watching Disney's “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” with my children. It made me reflect upon the many movies that touch on New Age thought. Healing crystals, love energy, lost civilizations, the divine feminine energy; the list goes on. I...

  • Do you have control of your Monastery FB page?

    Posted October 8, 2010 by Ron Goodright

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seattle-WA/Universal-Life-Church-Monastery/152452528747 Have you at Monastery here got control of this facebook page?????? If you do NOT have control of this page you need to contact facebook & take it back... Ron...

  • Happines is one Smile Away

    Posted October 8, 2010 by Rev. Sir Patrick Shinkle

    And so it is and so is Laughter.  Try it.  Make eye contact and smile.  You will have a happy day.  So let's comment on the results.

  • FIRE, FIRE: Chicago 1871

    Posted October 8, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Today marks the beginning of FIRE PREVENTION WEEK (Oct. 8-14, 2010) commemorating the GREAT CHICAGO FIRE of 1871 which left over 100,000 homeless, killed hundreds and burned much of the real estate in the city.   With wooden bridges and wooden structures the fire spread rapidly and panic s...

  • BLOCKING AND REPORTING

    Posted October 7, 2010 by Deleted Member

    GENERAL REMINDER:  When you receive any message on or off site that relates to your membership here or is of an offensive or repugnant nature here are several ways in which you can deal with it.  Remember that you have rights IF you stand up for them.  There are ways to do so.  T...

  • did any one else get another email

    Posted October 7, 2010 by Rev. Robert Russell

     yesterday i recived an email from the rouge minister.......those of you that have bein fallowing this story by now.....know who he is......and in this email it stated a bunch of claims but one that really stuck with me.....his clam was that the monastery was nothing more than a store house.......

  • Typical Thick Stick Analysis

    Posted October 6, 2010 by Brian Schug

      The following are the typical thick stick analysis for the china printing. You can learn something from it I am sure. The first: gear wheel thick stick. Trouble phenomenon: the whole cover has the thick sticks and the regular one is the ink thick sticks. The reason: the make and installatio...

  • Seeking Advice

    Posted October 6, 2010 by Rev. Stephen Gosciniak

    Hello all. I am newly ordained here in Pennsylvania. I am looging for advice from other Pa Ministers (Spec Carbon County) on who I contact in Jim Thorpe and what documentation they require to be approved to perform weddings. Apparently the people at the country offices can't seem to point me in...

  • My Life As A Dog by Skyler A.

    Posted October 5, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

      Yep, that's me up there in that picture!  I gave Mom the day off and I'm writing this blog today and it's all about what it would be like for you to be my size, less than a foot off the ground and experience the world around you like me - a lovable pint-sized pup.  A...

  • That Button Nose and Little Bow Mouth

    Posted October 5, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

      MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010   That Button Nose and Little Bow Mouth   Twenty-five years ago, my husband and I became parents for the first time.  It was an expected moment that we had 8 hours to prepare for, literally.  We were "next in line" for an adopti...

  • looking for supplies

    Posted October 4, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     with the hopes of starting a solid church i was wondering if any one had ideas on places to find certain items such as bibles in bulk or ideas of stuff i should have on hand. thank you in advance   Rev. Michael Rivera ULC of Watertown   revmichaelrivera@gmail.com

  • FINDING YOUR WAY

    Posted October 3, 2010 by Deleted Member

     FINDING YOUR WAY Recently in my job as a Social Worker, on my way to a visit with a client in their home, I encountered one of the most frustrating things which a visually impaired or blind person can experience. Prior to this visit, I made the usual preparations, remembering the t...

  • THE TRANSITUS (DEATH) OF SAINT FRANCIS

    Posted October 3, 2010 by Brother Joe Speranzella

    THE TRANSITUS (DEATH) OF SAINT FRANCIS Saint Francis died just after sunset on October 3. He recited Psalm 142 and, during the closing verse, he died. This event is solemnly recalled each year by Franciscans to honor their holy Father's entrance into joy. May your day be blessed with peace, ...

  • Do What Works

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Sir Patrick Shinkle

    Does it not make sense to Do What Works and implement the positives?  For instance,  the Modesto Network has two key elements.  The first, is a Photo ID and the second, New visualy attractive Ordination and Title Certificates.  It's simple you Do What Works.  Due to the...

  • THE RIGHT THING: Stand up for Truth

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Deleted Member

    ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH.  If anyone threatens you for telling the truth BE ASSURED THAT GOD WILL PROTECT YOU. We have received threats before.  Each time JUSTICE PREVAILED.  Each time GOD WAS WITH US. Tonight Father Leslie & I attended a function in our neighborhood.  Right ...

  • Planning a Meet n greet Next Sunday for services in Watertown NY

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     Im planing a meet and Greet sunday the 10th in watertown Ny at Thompson Park. if any one else is available and would like to come please feel free to contact me

  • ORDINATIONS VALID

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Deleted Member

    We received the following from HQ on the matter of ordinations: " Thanks, rest assured his allegations are false and your ordination is valid.  [Please] forward any emails he has sent to ulcmonastery@gmail.com?  Thank you.  If you wish to send additional comments or informatio...

  • Back On Line

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Sir Patrick Shinkle

    Yes, I am back on line.  I have missed the interactions of of the many that have contributed so much.  Sadly,  all the comments and sharing can no longer be viewed and read.  Somehow, they have all been deleted and cannot be found and all that remains are the Titles of Blogs and ...

  • DO YOU 'GREE?

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Deleted Member

    GREED and AGREEMENT are 2 different things.   GREED is ownership by ONE.   AGREEMENT is ownership by ALL.  ~ Mother Nanhi ~ 10-2-2010 

  • The Word...

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Dr. David M. Glenn D.D

    Then these words came from the cloud, "This is my Son, my Chosen one, listen to him." Lk 9:35

  • The Passion of Forgiveness

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Charles Lee, Jr

    Who knew? Even in hind-sight, who would have guessed one man's legend; one man's myth; one man's magic with the hearts and minds of those in Biblical History, would have come into new knowledge and understanding of the health benefits of intagible medicines like "hope", "fa...

  • Passover

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Rev. Ronald Parker

    NIV  and some help  Exodus 12:1-17    1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt,    2 "This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year.      the first not only in order but in estimation. It had formerly been the se...

  • SKIN CELLS BECOME STEM CELLS: A Miracle Discovery!

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Breaking News Alert: Scientists overcome hurdles to stem cell alternatives September 30, 2010 12:08:01 PM ---------------------------------------- Scientists reported Thursday they had developed a technique that can quickly convert ordinary skin cells into cells that are virtually identical to...

  • Prayer to our Father

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Garry Sprigg

      Prayer to our Father Our Father who is innocent and pure, Holy is your name. May Love be seen as all that is. May earth be seen as Heaven is. Nourish this day with your bountiful supply, and allow us to receive as we give that right to others. Restore us from the perils of illusion, an...

  • What is Earth Based Judaism?

    Posted September 30, 2010 by Elisheva Sterling

     A lot of people have asked me what "Earth Based Judaism" means. The fact of the matter is, like lots of things in the Jewish world, it can mean different things to different people. (Stick two Jews in a room with one question for one answer and they'll come out with at least three answers...

  • DO GOD OR THE ANGLES HAVE FLYING SAUCERS OR ADVANCED TCECHNOLOGY SHIPS

    Posted September 30, 2010 by KENDELL SHAW

    DOES GOD HAVE FLYING SAUCERS OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SHIPS IN THE FIRST  CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF EZEIKEL OT DECRIBES A SAUCER SHAPED SHIP THAT THE ANGLES CAME DOWN IN AND TALKED TO HIM AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BIBLE TALK ABOUT TWO OTHERS BEING TOOK UP IN A WHIRL WIND   2Ki 2:11  And i...

  • THE DEVIL AND THE FALLEN ANGLES

    Posted September 30, 2010 by KENDELL SHAW

    TODAY I RELIZED WHAT REALLY MAE THE DEVIL JEALOUS N WHAT MADE HIM TRY TO DESTROY US AND KEEP DOING IT AND HIS FOLLOWING ANGLES IS THAT WE HAVE THE ABILITY OF FREE WILL AND TO CHOSE TO BE  A CHILD OF GOD OR TO DO OUR OWN THING AND OUR ABILITY TO REPRODUCE AND HAVE CHILDREN ANOTHER FEATURE THAT...

  • Believe cuz you Believe

    Posted September 30, 2010 by Joshua Houtchens

      people ask if i believe in god and i tell them yes... but i believe there is no wrong way to god. believe what you believe because you believe it don't no for an answer when it comes to your own personal faith. take anything for granted even though times seem hard. good will alway...

  • OCTOBER 2: International Day of Non-Violence

    Posted September 30, 2010 by Deleted Member

    "There are many causes that I am prepared to die for but no causes that I am prepared to kill for."   Mahatma Gandhi The Story of My Experiments with Truth, 1927   FOR MORE INFORMATION:     http://www.un.org/en/events/nonviolenceday/   What does it mean to...

  • THE PRAYER JESUS TAUGHT

    Posted September 30, 2010 by Deleted Member

    THE PRAYER THAT JESUS TAUGHT Abwûn Oh Thou, from whom the breath of life comes, d'bwaschmâja who fills all realms of sound, light and vibration. Nethkâdasch schmach May Your light be experienced in my utmost holiest. Têtê malkuthach. Your Heavenly Domain approaches. Nehwê tzev...

  • A Modern Interpretation of The Lords Prayer

    Posted September 30, 2010 by Gerald Henthorn

    I grew up with The Lords Prayer.  I’ll attach a very long caveat to that statement.  I was borne, and raised in a Jehovahs Witness household.  It was kosher to read The Lords Prayer in passing, as part of the Bible in its entirety.  However, to pray The Lords Prayer, or to contem...

  • Is a person of the cloth able to heal by laying of hands or just our Lord and father ?

    Posted September 30, 2010 by Pastor Richard Kidd

      Is a person of the cloth able to heal by laying of hands or just our Lord and Father             Sept 30th 2010                     ...

  • On the matter of forbidden text.

    Posted September 29, 2010 by Gordon Stevens

    "The Pharisees and the scholars have taken the keys of knowledge and have hidden them. They have not entered nor have they allowed those who want to enter to do so. As for you, be as sly as snakes and as simple as doves." - Gospels of St. Thomas :39 "I am the light that is over all things. I am...

  • Call to Duty / Call to Serve

    Posted September 29, 2010 by Pastor Richard Kidd

    Call to Duty / Call to Serve Sunday Sept. 26th 2010   I read a story about someone in the military and they trained him, along with the other men, to run out of their barracks to their post at the sound of a buzzer. Many times during dinner he had to drop everything and bolt to his post. He had...

  • JESUS LOVES ME!!!

    Posted September 29, 2010 by CHRISTOPHER TANNER

    JESUS LOVES ME" IS PERHAPS THE BEST-KNOWN GOSPEL SONG IN THE WORLD. YOU HAVE PROBABLY SUNG IT MANY TIMES, BUT HAVE YOU EVER PAID ATTENTION TO WHAT IT SAYS? DO YOU BELIEVE IT? HAVE YOU TRUSTED JESUS AS SAVIOUR?   (SINGING) JESUS LOVES ME, THIS I KNOW, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO; LIT...

  • MIRROR, MIRROR

    Posted September 29, 2010 by Deleted Member

    A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world: 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 ...

  • A Time in the Life of....

    Posted September 28, 2010 by Rev. Sean Mazurek

    A Time in the Life of... How Those Around us are finding the Path   Recently in my journey through the Philadelphia "urban jungle", I came across a man who had some fliers and leaflets that he was passing out to people passing by on the street at night. Now I'm not one to usually take a...

  • Visions of an Indigo Elder

    Posted September 28, 2010 by Lisa Bellini

    www.voicesaroundtheworld.net Looking for individuals who would like to be part of a grass roots movement to create a better world for everyone. At this time, everyone’s DNA is changing, the Planet is in Peril, and we all need to raise our vibration.   The time has come to bring God back int...

  • Happy to be home

    Posted September 27, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     well i finaly arrived in Watertown and i have not been this happy in forever im close to my boys and now i can be the father i been wanting to be.   thank you all for your support and prayers.   now i can get started on building the ULC of Watertown and working on helping those i...

  • INVISIBLE AND INDIVISIBLE

    Posted September 27, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Invisible things have more meaning to them than most of what we SEE in this world.  ~ Joyce Sequichie Hifler ~   One nation, under God, indivisible  with liberty and justice for all.   ~ Pledge of Allegiance, USA ~    It's Monday and its ...

  • MUST READ-Best Email I Ever Got- MUST READ

    Posted September 26, 2010 by Arthur Guess

    I don't know who wrote this to give them credit for it but I received this in an email and I had to post it..... Health: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plant...

  • ABCs of Living

    Posted September 25, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Several years ago we received a marble plaque which now hangs above our bathroom sink.  It helps us to center on the ABCs of living while preparing for our day: ACCEPT DIFFERENCES BE KIND COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS DREAM EXPRESS THANKS FORGIVE GIVE FREELY HARM NO ONE IMAGINE MORE JETTISON ANGER KE...

  • When will things change?

    Posted September 25, 2010 by Kesha Moore

    May all who read this blog be blessed. It has been over a week since my last entry, and what a week it's been.        I still havent found a job, so my situation hasnt changed at all.  I have been so positive through all of this honestly believ...

  • INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR THE DISABLED

    Posted September 24, 2010 by Deleted Member

    HERE IS A COPY OF A LETTER THAT ONE OF OUR HEROES WROTE.  PLEASE CONSIDER WRITING ONE OF YOUR OWN WITH SIMILAR CONTENT.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE LIVES OF THE DISABLED BECOME BETTER N BETTER.  WITHOUT LETTING OUR LEADERS KNOW WHAT IS IMPORTANT THEY MAY MAKE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT OUR NEED ...

  • St. Francis' Interfaith Journey [audio]

    Posted September 24, 2010 by Brother Joe Speranzella

      Friar Canice Connors recounts to us the story of St. Francis of Assisi meeting and eating with Sultan Al Kamil in Egypt. This story illustrates the possibility of interfaith dialogue and a loving approach to other people .   This is from my friends at the Covenential Franciscan Friars.

  • Web site

    Posted September 24, 2010 by Amma Dancing

     Hey all! visit my web site at ammadancing.com Mahalo Amma

  • MEETING MOTHER TERESA

    Posted September 23, 2010 by Deleted Member

    IT WAS JULY 1976 AND THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WAS IN FULL SWING IN THE CITY OF LOVE, PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA.  At the time I was a member of an historic peace church, the Mennonite Church, and I was invited, along with 3 others from our congregation to join with 144 other pers...

  • New Beginnings

    Posted September 23, 2010 by Paul Burba

    Recently I submitted a manuscript of thoughts for publication and this is what I received.

  • randomness

    Posted September 22, 2010 by James Thorpe

    Well since my dog passed of cancer so has my uncle. It has made me ask a lot of questions and i feel like i have recieved a lot of answers. All summed up by saying love each other and be kind. In its simplest form is stronger than we can even imagine.

  • JUST DO IT...ANYWAY

    Posted September 22, 2010 by Deleted Member

    People are often unreasonable, irrational, 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 unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.  Succeed anyway. I...

  • The Multi-Knowledge of God

    Posted September 22, 2010 by Dr. Ramon G. Rivera

    Wisdom, knowledge, and skills in every form have as their source God.  God through Christ the Word has disseminated them to all mankind in the form of ideas. These ideas are equally valid; not one idea is better than any other idea.  Each was designed to produce precisely what emerges from...

  • ANGEL OF MERCY: Pray for Intervention

    Posted September 22, 2010 by Deleted Member

    PRAY FOR OUR NEIGHBOR WHOM WE WILL CALL P.B.J.  HE IS USING DRUGS AND STEALING MONEY FROM HIS MOTHER AND PHYSICALLY ABUSING HIS FATHER WHO HAS TERMINAL CANCER.  THE PARENTS HAVE CALLED THE POLICE WHEN HE DOES THIS AND THEY TAKE A REPORT BUT SINCE HE ACTS LIKE NOTHING IS WRONG WHEN THEY ARR...

  • Personal Theology - Just be Nice.

    Posted September 22, 2010 by Rev. Stephan Bradley

    That's right, just be nice. I expect you were looking for something a bit more substantial, but really this is all we need.  Just be nice.  That is the way I express a concept commonly referred to as the “ethic of reciprocity” found in many religions.   An organization known a...

  • God's Greatest Work

    Posted September 21, 2010 by Rev. Dr. Stephen J. "Chappy" Fuller

    “Masterwork” Question: What is God’s Greatest Work? Philippians 1:6 By: Rev. Stephen J. Fuller Introduction: There is a lovely, chorus that we like to sing to the Lord in church every once in a while called “He who began a good work in you” by Steve Green: He who began a good w...

  • PRAY FOR THE DEPRESSED

    Posted September 21, 2010 by Deleted Member

    PLEASE STAND IN PRAYER WITH US FOR A MALE FRIEND WHO IS GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME RIGHT NOW AND IS TALKING ABOUT ABANDONING HIS FAMILY. HE IS DEPRESSED. IN YOUR PRAYERS YOU MAY REFER TO HIM AS WILL. OH CREATOR YOU ARE THE ONE WHO KNOWS OUR HEARTS AND MINDS. YOU CAN REACH OUR SOULS EVEN WHEN...

  • Please Support this worthy Cause.

    Posted September 20, 2010 by Robert M. Hensel

      Dear Brothers and Sisters,    I was wondering if you would be kind enough to add your name to the follwing petiton urging congress to increase funding towards Spina bifida research and education? Together, we can change the face of Spina bifida, one signature at a time. Below, pl...

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/EcumenicalRecon

    Posted September 20, 2010 by Oracle C.T. Webb

    Please look for our postings on youtube. We will post some as early as next week.

  • Some normal formatting mistakes can ruin your brochure

    Posted September 19, 2010 by Brian Schug

    The first one: lots of font styles. Another common formatting mistake large amounts of people commit is the usage of a lot of font styles to the brochure if they're in china printing. I recognize there presently exists a ton of new and creative font styles to use around. The situation though is...

  • Prayer request for September.

    Posted September 19, 2010 by Oracle C.T. Webb

     Please submit prayer requests here.

  • Couples Counseling

    Posted September 19, 2010 by Oracle C.T. Webb

     This area is for personal counseling services. Please submit questions or comments.

  • Time to Take a Stand

    Posted September 19, 2010 by Patriarch ISAAC

     Allow me a few moments to stand strong on my soap box and vent.  I do not understand why equality on all levels is such a novel concept here in America. We are suppose to be the leaders of the world, but yet we seem to be falling behind in the pack. Other countries already have gays an...

  • Seperation of Church and State

    Posted September 19, 2010 by Apostolic Emissary Clifford Crate

    From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state Use of the phrase: The phrase "separation of church and state" is derived from a private letter written by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 to Baptists from Danbury, Connecticut. In that letter, referencing the First Ame...

  • REACH OUT BUT DON'T TOUCH

    Posted September 19, 2010 by Deleted Member

        I am a visually-impaired person who holds down a full-time job, travels by public transportation without human or canine assistance and yet face the frustration every day surrounding the assumptions which others often make about me. Here are a few examples. When I board a public bus ...

  • Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Commission Meets, Plans Statement on Approaches to Moral Issues

    Posted September 19, 2010 by Brother Joe Speranzella

      WASHINGTON(September 17, 2010)—The Anglican-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the United States held its sixty-eighth meeting in Alexandria, Louisiana, on September 9 and 10. Bishop Ronald P. Herzog of Alexandria, the Catholic co-chairman of the Consultation, hosted the session, whi...

  • Dialogue And Collaboration Among Different Religions

    Posted September 18, 2010 by Brother Joe Speranzella

      VATICAN CITY, 17 SEP 2010 (VIS) - At midday today in St. Mary's University College at Twickenham, the Holy Father met with leaders from the main Christian confessions and from other religions present in the United Kingdom: Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. "The presence of committed be...

  • asking for some help

    Posted September 18, 2010 by William Lathan

    i lost my job about a year ago and was on unemployment and was bearly making it. but my unemployment run out and no i have no money coming in and alot of bills coming into. i start a job pretty soon but it wont pay intell two weeks after i start it. looking for some help from my brothers and sisters...

  • Finding direction in today's world.

    Posted September 18, 2010 by Darrell Olson

    There is so much out there to process today. So much that it seems overwhelming for some, maybe even for most. I can't pretend I know any of the answers because the only answers I have speak to the questions that I've asked. We all ask different questions. The end result may be the same ...

  • The rules: Keep it Clean

    Posted September 18, 2010 by Rev. Bill McMillan

    I have not been a member of this site very long, but I have already received more than a dozen solicitations (three just today alone) from women on this site that are sexually oriented.  I have changed my profile to indicate that  am not  "okay" with this.  Am I unique in t...

  • HAPPINESS IN UNEXPECTED PLACES

    Posted September 18, 2010 by Deleted Member

    How many times have you done something kind and had it return to you years later? Yesterday I met a lady in a store who told me she remembered me from several years previous.  She was getting off the bus as I was getting on. I didn't remember her but she said she remembered seeing me abo...

  • THE LORDS PRAYER

    Posted September 18, 2010 by REV. FR. NICHOLAS GEROSTERGIOS

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  • The wrong doings of "religious men"

    Posted September 18, 2010 by Patriarch ISAAC

     The vocational world today is faced with a myriad of issues. When you take the time to actually read an article on Yahoo News, AP, or any other internet news source, regarding religion, the same issue seems to be reoccurring, homosexuality. Homosexuality by no means is a sin. It isn't sta...

  • If you don't believe, then why ask

    Posted September 18, 2010 by Patriarch ISAAC

     If you don't believe in GOD, how and why do you expect GOD to believe in you? When you pray asking for miracles and they aren't answered you get discouraged. You begin to question GOD's existence. You even deny GOD any attention. But why should GOD help you? GOD doesn't ...

  • When There is no Tomorrow

    Posted September 18, 2010 by Patriarch ISAAC

    We must all take action today, because there could be no tomorrow to take action in. Each of us must open our eyes and look around us. Several countries are fighting the same battle, discrimination by color of skin. Here in the U.S. we see a battle ground taking place in Arizona and N...

  • Reconciliation in all religion

    Posted September 17, 2010 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

    "We have to try to discover the inner relationship between these different aspects of Truth and unite them in ourselves. I have to be a Hindu, a Buddhist, a Jain, a Parsee, a Sikh, a Muslim, and a Jew, as well as a Christian, if I am to know the Truth and to find the point of reconciliation in all r...

  • Some new ideas

    Posted September 17, 2010 by Bro. Robert Johnson 32°

          Why does no one read the gospel of Thomas? I think it poses a real answer to most peoples questions about faith. I believe that these lessons are meant to be studdied, so much so that your mind can elevate to a higher plane. Anyway it is not in the traditional cannon, so l...

  • How planning a wedding ritual for friends has reminded me how much I miss being spiritual.

    Posted September 17, 2010 by Jessica Smith

     Friends of mine are getting married and expressed to me that they wanted a Pagan wedding hut were having trouble finding an officiant. I haven't married a couple in over five years, but knew I could and offered my time and participation as a wedding gift. In helping them to plan their...

  • Crossroads

    Posted September 17, 2010 by Kesha Moore

    May the readers of this blog be blessed. This entry is going to take the form of a prayer request.  I am going through some things in my life right now and i just don't know what else I can do at this point.  I've been on my own since I was seventeen.  Ive had alot of rough...

  • YOM KIPPUR OR HAPPY NEW YEAR

    Posted September 17, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Today, one person, making one good resolution, doing one good deed— can change the entire world. This Yom Kippur, you hold the keys to the world's future. Your good deed, your primal cry from the depths of your soul, can penetrate the Gates of Heaven.   FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN ...

  • ACLU to help with teen who wears piercing

    Posted September 16, 2010 by Rev.Corrinna Tracy

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_rel_piercing_church   I found this article interesting and thought I would share it with as many people as possible to show support for this families freedom of religious choice. Please take a moment and read the article and comment for discussion. Love and Fai...

  • The Move back to NY

    Posted September 16, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     well i been going thru boxes of stuff and trying to figure out what im taking with me and what im going to have shipped to me later.   im going thru a hard time trying to raise the money for the bus trip.   so far rased $40. of the 170 i need for the ticket.   i just pray ...

  • I Got a Sign.

    Posted September 16, 2010 by Kesha Moore

      I pray that the readers of this blog will be blessed by the words that come forth. Suggested Text: Romans 11:22-32, I Timothy4:9-16                          ...

  • A Blessed Confrontation

    Posted September 15, 2010 by Kesha Moore

    I am thankful for the opportunity to minister. I hope that someone will be blessed. Recently I found myself in a somewhat upsetting situation.  I came face to face some of my demons.  Now most of the time your personal demons are abstract, but sometimes your demons attack through peple.&#...

  • experienced officiants in maryland?

    Posted September 14, 2010 by Robert Layte

    I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of exactly what is required as an officiant to perform a mariage in Maryland. My best friend asked me to perform his mariage next month and i want to get everything in order that i need A.S.A.P. When looking up MD laws for officiants i can't find anyt...

  • the link to my individual ministry

    Posted September 14, 2010 by Rev. Robert Russell

    http://interfaithandchristianservices.webs.com/      look it over,leave a comment and let me know what you think.......constructive critisiam is always welcome

  • LOVE SERVICE AND LIGHT WORKERS

    Posted September 14, 2010 by Rev. Isabella Abood

      We are Happy to announce the opening of  ' Dancing in the light Community '       Location :  3348 Chaucer Ave   ST . Ann MO 63074                ...

  • Frustration

    Posted September 13, 2010 by Rev., Jacqueline Bosse

    Ah we all feel it. Like Doug would say in the tv show King of Queens "frustratiiioooooonnnnnn".  Sometimes we get frustrated because we didn't eat or rest enough, sometimes it's because we ate and rested too much. Sometimes it's because we're caught off guard ...

  • Life

    Posted September 13, 2010 by Rev., Jacqueline Bosse

    Life is the most wonderful gift. It's my opinion that we have had a life since creation and that this realm we now live in is an experience we volunteered for either by curiosity, duty or grand design.  Things will happen, good and not so good all life long.  Thoughts will come i...

  • Cordella

    Posted September 12, 2010 by Keisha Merchant

      a starter to a novella, enjoy!   Cordella Jewel of the sea, daughter of the sea In the dedication to my girlfriend, Kita, love you! "Forgive them for they know not what they do, but save the victims, my Lord Breathe immortality in their veins.  Show the little ones that ...

  • Visual Guide to the 20 Spiritual Chakras

    Posted September 12, 2010 by Ki'Dasa Durga

    I discovered the concept of 20 Spiritual Chakras in New Chakra Healing by Cyndi Dale, this list is based on her Chakra work.   These are the Soul's first anchor to the material Plane they are: Yin: Feminine energy. Dark, receptive and negative. Yang: Masculine energy. Bright, pro...

  • A new year for me

    Posted September 11, 2010 by Apostolic Emissary Clifford Crate

    (I started this mesage almost 3 hrs ago on FB as a 'note'. It is a bit longer and not exactly what I had planned to write. Read on to find out more.)  It was one year ago today that I finally accpeted God's calling and became ordained. At the time I didn't really pay atte...

  • From the book "Law of Attraction, The Bigger Picture" by Aine Belton 2007

    Posted September 11, 2010 by Rev., Jacqueline Bosse

    To manifest is to bring into form. It is the physical realization of your thoughts, feelings, eliefs, attitudes, choices and decisions. You are manifesting all of the time whether you are conscious of it or not. The concept of reality creation is by no means new. The wisest of mystics, quantum phys...

  • Mindset, where's yours?

    Posted September 11, 2010 by Rev., Jacqueline Bosse

    We are amazing creatures. Able to become magnets for the things we think about the most and those things that bring out the most passion within us (good or bad) so choose your mindset carefully friends because you alone make all the difference.  No one does anything to you or can say anyti...