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  • Three Treasures

    Posted September 27, 2009 by Brian Percival

    I have three treasures, which I hold fast and watch closely.  The first is mercy. The second is frugality. The third is humility. From mercy comes courage. From frugality comes generosity. From humility comes leadership. Now if one were bold but had no mercy, If one were broad b...

  • This is what it's all about!

    Posted September 27, 2009 by Rev. Dennis Ables

    This says it all, please check it out.   Cover Fridays: One Love - Bob Marley's MySpace Blog |

  • Needing Some Prayers!!!

    Posted September 27, 2009 by Mitchell Moore

    Had to rejoin to be a ordained minister. I have a very sick friend in the hospital right now and trying to get her to come to. This all started Wednesday. If at all possible can i ask that you all send her some healing prayers? She too was a minister here but may not be on the record anymore. Her na...

  • Back to the Beginning

    Posted September 27, 2009 by Apostolic Emissary Clifford Crate

    It looks as if I am not the only one, which is reassuring. God has placed it on my heart to begin the rebuilding of His basic Church with apostolic foundings. Have you noticed how much mans doctrines have taken over control of churches? When you look at my title (whcih I did not choisose...its too w...

  • How Children Learn

    Posted September 26, 2009 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

    I first read this in a doctors office years ago, and sence then I have always kept a copy hanging in our dojo / school. Many of you may have already seen it.  But I'm going to share it anyway.   CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE If a child lives with criticism, He learns to condemn. If...

  • Lesson 4 Wiccan Beliefs

    Posted September 25, 2009 by Rev. Jennifer Ollice, LMP

    Lesson 4 Wiccan Beliefs The Egyptians had many different practices, as did the Greeks and the Romans and the Celts. Wicca is one of the many that exist today and within Wicca there are many different traditions, all with slightly different practices and spiritual focus. All Wiccans do however sha...

  • PLEASE VISIT THIS SITE AND SHARE

    Posted September 25, 2009 by Reverend Larry Goodin

      HEY FOLKS,PLEASE VISIT FIRSTADAMBOMB.WEBS.COM AND REGISTER TO THE SITE.AFTER YOU HAVE REGISTERED PLEASE GO TO THE FORUM AND SHARE YOUR STORIES.WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY MAY CHANGE LIVES.THIS IS A CALL OUT TO ALL CLERGY.I JUST STARTED THIS ORGANIZATION AND I NEED SOME HELP TO GET IT GOING.PEACE AN...

  • Judy Daniels 07-22-1947 to 09-25-2009

    Posted September 25, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    Hello again my Brothers and Sisters,   This morning, Friday September 25, 2009, Mrs Judy Daniels traveled home to be with our Lord in ever lasting life. Thank you for all your prayers, thoughtful comments and continous emotional and spiritual support for the Daniels Family. A brief service f...

  • Question of the Rapture

    Posted September 25, 2009 by Rev Robert Fuller

    Rev Robert Fuller 9/25/2009 1:43 PM I think two things are important to note here: When discussing the rapture we are not really trying to figure out when the Lord returns. No one knows this not even the Son. The second is that I think its important to note that no where in the scripture does the ...

  • Realize

    Posted September 25, 2009 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

    Changing the outside, Will not fix the inside. Ven.Wuling

  • Friendship

    Posted September 24, 2009 by Rev. Shelli Schwengler

    Today I was reflecting on the many people in my life that I had referred to as friends and realized that most had been nothing more than mere acquaintances, that I had used the word to lightly. A true friend is someone who stands by you through all times, the good and bad, through all decision...

  • A simple question or one that is not to be answered?

    Posted September 24, 2009 by Rev. John Ferrario

    When I was in college many years ago, I took a class in Philosophy where the professor was not all that much older than those in the class.  Yes there was a text that was rarely used and maybe one test other than the final.  When the final exam came at the end of the semester, there wa...

  • Our Calling

    Posted September 24, 2009 by Seer Ashlamaz

     Namaste`  Our calling is to BE, Conscious, and help others who are embracing our Spiritual Evolution, back to our first state, The Divine. There has never been a more crucial time for God's Speakers of Truth to BE as prevailing as we Are, in such a day and age. By accepting uncertai...

  • LOVE LIKE GOD LOVES US

    Posted September 24, 2009 by Almarine The Redeemed

    I am seeking to go higher in the Lord. Yes we all need more love. Love never fails. Love is not envious and Love seeketh not it's own. 1 cor. 13: 1- . Also the bible saids, Perfect love cast out fear. So Lord I want this great Love in my life. I seek God for it every day. I have found that I ha...

  • Islamic Spirituality

    Posted September 23, 2009 by Rev. Dr. (Imam) Hanif Koya, D.D.

    It is my opinion that spirituality of Islam is less understood. Often it is confused with Sufism. Because of so much of negativity about this faith, we tend to overlook the spiiritual side of Islam. I would be happy to hear from other friends on this site.   Thanks. Dr. H. Koya www.interfa...

  • VIEW THROUGH A WINDOW

    Posted September 23, 2009 by REVEREND SYNDIA-GREGORIA MORALES-ESCOBAR

    Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talke...

  • Word of the day 23 Sept 09

    Posted September 23, 2009 by Tony Mitchell

    Today's word of the day is:  Steadfast. One must be steadfast against the barrage of those that wish to bend your will to their own.  Stand Tall, stand true and never waiver off course.  Be true to yourself and have an open mind to allow for changes.  Adapt, improvise, Over...

  • Joy and Pain

    Posted September 23, 2009 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

    If we can only realize that the joy of others is our own, that the pain of others is our own. We will then foster only joy, and never again cause pain.

  • Word of the day 22 Sept 09

    Posted September 22, 2009 by Tony Mitchell

     Word of the day:  Intolerance It's kind of funny how our country was founded by those that were persecuted for their religion and in the course of history here in America, there is still religious intolerance to this day. Salem Witch Trials 1692.   Coexist people.  What ...

  • GOD HAS FULFILLED ALL OF HIS PROMISES TO ME.

    Posted September 22, 2009 by Almarine The Redeemed

    Oh I thank God for all the things God has showed to me, has now come to pass. I know it is the will of God because He has promised me so many things. I am thanking God for my new car, a new relatioship, a peaceful life, my best friends so many i can't even count them. Thank God for ...

  • September 21, 2009, Judy Daniels

    Posted September 21, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    My Brothers and Sisters,   Today Monday it has happened again. Judy has taken a turn for the worse. First thing this morning, the hospital found Mrs. Judy with a 98/69 blood pressure, low oxygen count and bluish color to her face. The staff got her stabilized and consulted with the f...

  • When God calls

    Posted September 21, 2009 by Desmond Oconnor

    When God calls you to do something, he enables you to do it. When we let go of fear, only then can we gracefully move from what was into the miracle of what can be. "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from...

  • Our lives are not determined by what happens to us

    Posted September 21, 2009 by Desmond Oconnor

     Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordin...

  • Universal House of Prayer

    Posted September 21, 2009 by Desmond Oconnor

    Many years ago, God spoke to my heart saying, "My people are destroyed for their lack of knowledge. How are they to know unless the Word of God is preached, and how are they to hear unless a preacher is sent? Go and prepare thyself to minister to the people, and then you may teach My people how to r...

  • Judy Daniels Update September 20, 2009

    Posted September 20, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ:  Its time for another update for Mrs Judy. This time I waited a few days to see what was going to happen this time. It seems like every time we get excited because she gets moved from ICU to PCU, she back slides within 5 hours. Well today is Sunday. She ha...

  • Life

    Posted September 20, 2009 by Rev.Timothy Myrick

    The sea is an unforgiving place,for every time you sail out you never know if you're going to make it back to port,but every time you do,you must thank God not only for your safe return,but every thing that you have been given by Him,and when you step ontp that steady shore,you must remember th...

  • Salvation

    Posted September 20, 2009 by Rev.Timothy Myrick

    You can not steal salvation,like a thief in the night.For it is not perfection of life on this earth for which we strive,but perfection of faith.Faith in God will provide us eternal life,faith along is the key that will grant us eternal salvation.

  • Counsel to an Elder

    Posted September 20, 2009 by Rev. Shelli Schwengler

      Counsel to an Elder     If you don’t know who you are by now, Then choose who you desire to be.   Listen much, speak little.   When the teacher is ready to learn, The students will come to teach.   You can affect the lives of others, but in the end, Their...

  • The Love of the Priestess and Priest

    Posted September 20, 2009 by Rev. Shelli Schwengler

      The Love of the Priest and the Priestess     You may come to them for a few moments, then go away and do whatever you will; their love is unchanging.   You may deny them to themselves or to yourself, then curse them to anyone who will listen; their love is unchanging. &#...

  • animals in heaven

    Posted September 20, 2009 by Rev Robert Fuller

    Rev Robert Fuller 9/20/2009 11:24 AM As for a direct answer to your question I can only impart this: in the hebrew, 1611 KJV of the bible, and many other versions of the modern bible; in Genesis 1: 21-27 its states that God created man in his own image, making them male and female. It also states ...

  • Poem, I am a Witch

    Posted September 19, 2009 by Rev. Shelli Schwengler

      I Am A Witch     In darkest night, in forest deep, In broad daylight, awake, asleep. I am a Witch at every hour, Touching magick, wielding power.   I am Goddess, Neverborn; I wear the crescent, wear the horn. I cast the circle, raise the cone And pour the wine when ...

  • Charge of the God

    Posted September 19, 2009 by Rev. Shelli Schwengler

      Charge of the God       Listen to the words of the Great Father, who of old was called Osiris, Adonis, Zeus, Thor, Pan, Cernunnos, and many other names.   My law is Harmony with all things. Mine is the secret that opens the gates of life and Mine is the dist of...

  • Winds Four Quarters

    Posted September 19, 2009 by Rev. Shelli Schwengler

      Wind’s Four Quarters     CH:     Wind’s four quarters, air and fire             Earth and water, hear my desire             Grant my plea who stand...

  • Charge of the Goddess

    Posted September 19, 2009 by Rev. Shelli Schwengler

      Charge of the Goddess   Listen to the words of the great Mother, she who of old was also called among men Artemis, Astarte, Athene, Dione, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Cybele, Isis and by many other names. At her altars the youth of old made due sacrifice.   Whenever ye have need...

  • Lesson 5 The Wiccan Rede

    Posted September 19, 2009 by Rev. Jennifer Ollice, LMP

    Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust. Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give. For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out. To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme. Light of eye and soft of touch, s...

  • My son

    Posted September 19, 2009 by Rev.Jose Morejon

    I have spent 3 days now with my son in and out of the hospital he is 2 years old and has the H1N1 virus its under control now but yesterday he has 104 fever.I haven't been this scared in my whole life can you please keep in in your prayers so he can get better I need all the help I can get than...

  • My new web site

    Posted September 18, 2009 by Rev. Tim Finnemore

    I started a new web site, not sure how to promote it other than telling everyone here. It's not just for the My area, of just for Ministers so tell all your friends about it. It's called Speaking IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) www.SpeakingIMHO.com The great part is its not just my opi...

  • Measure of a Man

    Posted September 18, 2009 by Rev. John Ferrario

    The measure of a man is not what he does in front of people, but what he does when he is alone.

  • Sometimes we understand a message when it is simply illustrated…..

    Posted September 18, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    Sometimes we understand a message when it is simply illustrated…..   ...and you question God - 'why me?'.... always look at the bigger picture..... A day without the Lord - Is a day wasted. God is going to shift things around for you today and let things work in ...

  • Psalm 23: Something to think about

    Posted September 16, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    Psalm 23 A psalm of David.  1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.  2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,        he leads me beside quiet waters,  3 He restores my soul.        He guides me in paths of...

  • FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTED MEN

    Posted September 16, 2009 by Reverend Larry Goodin

    HEY GUYS..MY NAME IS REV. LARRY GOODIN..A LITTLE BACKROUND ..I WAS A MUSICIAN FOR 21 YEARS AND STRUGGLED WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION .TO THE POINT OF OVERDOSING SO BAD AT TIMES MY HEART WOULD STOP.WAKING UP IN I.C.U. IS NO FUN..FEELING THE GUILT OF THIS DISEASE IS DEVASTATING..AND ITS A DISEASE ...

  • Now is what matters

    Posted September 16, 2009 by Tami Kennedy

    There is a huge collection of opinions flying around, as well as many versions of the same truths. Does it matter, in the long run, really.., does it count for something? When it's all said and done, we are all here and doin' it together, aren't we? Maybe that's the magic factor,...

  • Prophets' space

    Posted September 16, 2009 by Seer Ashlamaz

     Namaste` I thank you for visiting and would like you to know, that by coming here you have just made your most important Divine Connection/ Appointment. My Father is Sooo proud of you for remaining on course in Truth with His Divine Plan. I couldn't be happier because, well, I've be...

  • Lesson 3 Initiation, Self Dedication & Wicca

    Posted September 16, 2009 by Rev. Jennifer Ollice, LMP

    Lesson 3 Initiation, Self Dedication & Wicca You would already have heard the term "initiation" in lessons 1 & 2. But what exactly does it mean within the context of the Wiccan tradition and how is it applied in the tradition? Traditional "Gardnerian" and "Alexandrian" covens, as well ...

  • Lesson 2 - The Origins of Wicca

    Posted September 16, 2009 by Rev. Jennifer Ollice, LMP

    Lesson 2 - The Origins of Wicca The Origins of Wicca There are many debates about the origins of Wicca. Some say that Gerald Gardner "made it all up" whilst others argue that Gera...

  • Lesson 1 What is Wicca?

    Posted September 16, 2009 by Rev. Jennifer Ollice, LMP

    Lesson 1 What is Wicca? "Wicca encompasses your whole worldview and way of life, and is always there in the way you look at and interact with the world. Wicca is an experiential spiritual system of magick and ceremony that works with the divine as both Goddess and God, and emphasises growt...

  • School books

    Posted September 15, 2009 by Rev. Jennifer Ollice, LMP

    I have recently been going though my old books to refresh my knoledge.  Although I consider myself a wiccan, I have not practiced as diligently as I feel I should.  With a mostly Christian family, I found myself putting my own beliefs on the back burner as to not cause drama in the ranks.&...

  • A flicker of light

    Posted September 15, 2009 by Tami Kennedy

    As my age increases, I find myself becoming more and more hungry to learn. Sometimes, I think we can develop backwards.., lol. The infinite possibilities are there.., the knowledge of a thousand moons...       My new venture has been a slow moving one as I have lots to acco...

  • Amazing Stoles for Sale

    Posted September 15, 2009 by Rev. John Clutter

    If you are looking to purchase some very inexpensive STOLES, there is a woman, fellow Reverend who makes and sells them.  Her business is Season Stoles and the website is www.seasonstoles.com  .    I have no affiliation with her.  Just found her website while shopping a...

  • Exposing the Life-Threatening Dangers of Assumption

    Posted September 15, 2009 by Gregory Dollar

    "Understanding the Destructive Power of Assumption and How to Control It" I HAVE BEEN IMMERSED in work on my new book "Love In The Darkness", which is an aggressive account of my life and all the struggles I have overcome, from a family of physical abuse and drugs to adoption into a new family in m...

  • THE WORD ON BAD LANGUAGE

    Posted September 13, 2009 by Reverend Larry Goodin

    SO I WAS LOOKING THROUGH SCRIPTURE WHEN I FOUND THESE VERSES IN EPHESIANS: EPH.4:29-32 "DON'T USE BAD LANGUAGE.SAY ONLY WHAT IS GOOD AND HELPFUL TO THOSE YOU ARE TALKING TO,AND WHAT WILL GIVE THEM A BLESSING. DON'T CAUSE THE HOLY SPIRIT SORROW BY THE WAY YOU LIVE.REMEMBER,HE IS THE ONE ...

  • UPDATE for Mrs. Judy Daniels

    Posted September 12, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    Hello to all my friends,   I needed to take a few days based on Mrs. Judy's history to compile an update. First I must tell you this: Between all of you fine folks here, and a few church friends around the country, Mrs. Judy Daniels had at least 535 people praying for her recovery. We hav...

  • why i chose to be ordained

    Posted September 9, 2009 by Azri LittleHawk

      i home school my kids via  "online charter schools"   it appears as if  the  ohio state  Board of education Or the particular school i placed my  children in requires a vaccine refusal form to be submitted either  on a "doctors" letterhead, or  the...

  • Rambliings

    Posted September 8, 2009 by Crystal Meriwether

    We all walk many paths in our lives and those paths have many forks.  In the end every choice we make, from white or wheat to do i have children or not, turns us into who we are.  Everyone makes mistakes and decides to do something they regret, then the question is do they learn from it or...

  • www.morningstarranch.org

    Posted September 7, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

      PLEASE help us here at MSRM in our efforts to bring horses like "TLC" back a robust healthy life. You can go to www.morningstarranch.org and click on the donate button or send your tax deductible donation to: MorningStar Ranch Ministries  22101-8 Senior Rd. Von Ormy,...

  • Prayer Request

    Posted September 7, 2009 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    Hello to all my friends,  As many of you know, great things come to those who are in numbers. This includes prayer. I would like to request a few moments of your time for prayer for a very special person: Judy Daniels.   My name is Reverand Scott and I have a very special friend who is i...

  • Christian Forums

    Posted September 5, 2009 by Karin-Rochelle Morris

    My name under Christian forums is: Apsalmistspraise  add me if you like!

  • Rev Robert Fuller

    Posted September 4, 2009 by Rev Robert Fuller

    please everyone pray for Marge Oldman, terminal cancer. remember regardless of denomination, there is but one truth, one light.                             &#...

  • Universal Life Church

    Posted September 4, 2009 by Georgianne Witmer

        I believe women have the same right to be ordained as men do.  I am so glad  that I finally found a church that does ordain women. Now I can perform Weddings in all 50 states.   Thank you very much Universal Life Church.     Reverend  G...

  • My Blog is Posted on another site

    Posted September 1, 2009 by Rev. Carla Holland-Strange

    it is http://earthgoddesscarla.blogspot.com  I update it everyday

  • For those Love to Travel

    Posted August 31, 2009 by Mark Young

    I have been in the Travel bussiness for 10 years and it is incredible to see Gods Amazing creations!   www.myresorts360.com/trips

  • The Mind

    Posted August 30, 2009 by Rev Robinson Gregory

    The mind is like Water. The things we read and do to the mind flows like water in ones life. The power of water is Good but it can be use for bad. if you are not salf with things in ones mind then it will make bad things in life hapen to one self. So Clean the mind and find peace in ones mind. Re...

  • Getting through to the Opening

    Posted August 29, 2009 by Sean Snarr-Jones

         This selection is from the site "The Daily Om". they send out daily thoughts and inspirations via email that anyone can sign up for. This is the one I received yesterday that I would like to share with you. Hope you enjoy it. Sean    August 28, 2009 Going through...

  • living proof

    Posted August 28, 2009 by Rev. Wesley Smith

     

  • Help or forget?!

    Posted August 28, 2009 by Amy Dombrowsky

     But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendet...

  • Daily Zen...Last week of Sep 09

    Posted August 28, 2009 by Dr. Anthony ADRIAN

    I have read your words and they are true Indistinct from the deepest truths At first we mistake this magic gem as rubble Then suddenly we see it is a jewel Ignorance and wisdom aren’t different The ten thousand dharmas are simply so But for those who cling to dualistic views I take out my bru...

  • my thoughts on material possessions

    Posted August 27, 2009 by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee Shotts

    Good Morning, i want to discuss with some of you dreams and material possessions. now let me speak first to tell you this is what i feel and not everyone will be the same. let me exsplain i was born with learning disabilitys,alcohol syndrome so to me things are different to others. now let me get to...

  • ASK GOD FOR FORGIVNESS EVERY DAY.

    Posted August 26, 2009 by Rev. Bruce Veltri

      WE HUMANS ARE FAR FROM PERFECT. WE ARE CONSTANTLY SINNING. IT COULD BE THE SLIGHTEST THING. PUTTING YOURSELF BEFORE OTHERS IS A VERY COMMON SIN. EATING TOO MUCH, WANTING TOO MUCH, WE'RE CONSTANTLY SINNING. WELL LUCKILY WE HAVE A LOVING GOD WHO KNOWS WE ARE SINNERS, BUT HE STILL LOV...

  • New Beginings

    Posted August 26, 2009 by Rev. William E. A. Dorsch

    About a month ago I lost my job. Although I have been a little depressed and frustrated in not being able to find a new job, I beleave God has opened a door for me and my family in a new area of the country. Saturday I leave North Carolina and Journey to North Dakota in search a ...

  • Jesus and Buddha, Two Teachers, Similar Ideas‏

    Posted August 25, 2009 by Paul Jones

    Buddhists and Christians have sometimes, in a search for common ground, pointed out some intriguing parallels between the "life stories" of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, and Siddartha Gautama, the Buddha. Jesus' mother Mary was visited by a divine being, Gabriel, who told her how she, a vir...

  • The purpose of prayer.

    Posted August 25, 2009 by Thomas Metzger

    What is prayer? I would like to take some time to attempt to awnser that question in a way that is relivant to even the most mild of believers. The truth is everybody prays in one way or another. Prayer as I understand it is a fundamental part of being human and is ever so important. when we pray...

  • Day 366

    Posted August 24, 2009 by Anthony Alarcon

     What will we do on Day 366? By Anthony Alarcon                                         &...

  • The Seventh Day of Creation

    Posted August 24, 2009 by Rev. Marilyn J. Hart

      The Seventh Day of Creation- A Picture of Living Above the World   God’s work of creation by His word was complete, and so God rested.  No rest can come until God’s will has been done.   There is also a rest for the people of God, Jesus said, “Come to Me, and you who labo...

  • The Seventh Day of Creation

    Posted August 24, 2009 by Rev. Marilyn J. Hart

      The Seventh Day of Creation- A Picture of Living Above the World   God’s work of creation by His word was complete, and so God rested.  No rest can come until God’s will has been done.   There is also a rest for the people of God, Jesus said, “Come to Me, and you who labo...

  • Jesus Is Lord

    Posted August 23, 2009 by Stefan Craig

    Father In Heaven you are our Lord and God. we praise your Holy and beautiful name. We hank you Father fo dying on the Cross for our sins. We ask that you Father will stop the wars, we pray that all will come to know you as Lord and saviour. We ask this in Jesus name Amen

  • Healing Within - The Amazing Human Body

    Posted August 22, 2009 by Linda Nedilsky

    The last six years have been a learning experience for me in the field of health and wellness. The objective of this blog is to give others the opportunity  to ask questions regarding the best wayd to achieve a heathly human body, that is full of endless energy. Without energy, and ou...

  • Nature Chaplain Channel

    Posted August 22, 2009 by Chris Highland

      Watch the latest two-minute reflection by Chris Highland, the Nature Chaplain.  This long-time interfaith chaplain gets serious and humorous on topics that include "A Church of Nature?," "The Natural Bible," "Prayer," "Jesus was an Atheist," "Jesus and Gays," "Beyond God," "Mo...

  • Partners in Ministry Seeking Retreat Position

    Posted August 22, 2009 by Chris Highland

      We are both seminary-trained ministers (with M.Div degrees) with many years experience as non-profit leaders, teachers, chaplains and social workers.  We are seeking the "next steps" on our journey, with particular interest in managing and teaching in a retreat setting.  Please con...

  • Let's save the sick

    Posted August 22, 2009 by Neil Frisch

      It occurs to me that the death squads, some fools seem to think are eminent, would be an improvement over what we have now. At least then we would be able to prepare for it and know what to expect. Currently we have a system that is design to deny coverage for all but the least expensive cos...

  • Raising money for you non profit.

    Posted August 21, 2009 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

     If you have a non profit organization here is a easy way to bring in a little money. Visit www.freelanthorpy.com  They will set up a google type search with your organizations name that you and your friends can use to google stuff on the net. everytime they or you use it, you earn money. ...

  • Death

    Posted August 20, 2009 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

    The Buddha said of death: Life is a journey. Death is a return to earth. The universe is like an inn. The passing years are like dust. Regard this phantom world As a star at dawn, a bubble in a stream, A flash of lightning in a summer cloud, A flickering lamp - a phantom - and a dream.

  • What 2 do w/ Death

    Posted August 19, 2009 by Rev. Paul Tasciotti II

      YOU! YES YOU are going to DIE. But hey, don’t be bummed out we all share the same fate. For as long as we have been on this planet we have wrestled with this inevitable destiny. Our attempts to explain this certainty of death through mythology, religion, and science are our way of understan...

  • Illness = Spiritual Strenght

    Posted August 19, 2009 by Sean Snarr-Jones

    A little something that came in my email today. Something positive to ponder. ....     "On this day of your life, Sean, I believe God wants you to know... ...that illness is not a sign of spiritual weakness, but of spiritual strength. ...

  • How to let go of someone who don,t want to be held on to

    Posted August 17, 2009 by Evangelist Teagle

    So often as parents we see our children as needing our help and needing our support, what happens if you don,t feel that way you know what your child is capable DOING Great things and of being so much more ,but your child just can,t make or even get the connection, so often i preach and teach l...

  • Love is always the answer...

    Posted August 17, 2009 by Rev. Paul Tasciotti II

      Here we are in an ever expanding universe, on the out skirts of the Milky Way galaxy, on a relatively small planet. We all share this small bubble of atmosphere, and our time here is very short in relation to the wondrous universe that engulfs us. With all of that we find ourselves killing, ...

  • The Fifth Day of Creation

    Posted August 17, 2009 by Rev. Marilyn J. Hart

      The Fifth Day of Creation- A Picture of Fruitfulness and Authority   We see that all of nature is to be fruitful and to multiply according to its kind.  To man is given the added command to subdue the earth and to have dominion over every living thing.  We see that man utte...

  • Daily Zen...Aug 17

    Posted August 17, 2009 by Dr. Anthony ADRIAN

    Buddha’s Satori +++++++++++++ For six years sitting alone Still as a snake In a stalk of bamboo With no family but the ice On the snow mountain. One night, seeing the empty sky Fly into pieces, he shook The morning star awake And kept it in his eyes. - Muso Soseki (1275-1351)

  • Who knows what's good or bad?

    Posted August 16, 2009 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

      We often think that by taking up a spiritual practice it  will produce good actions as opposed to bad. The buddha-dharma however,says this is completely beside the point. The point is that we become aware of when we act out of our intent. By that I mean,  we are trying to bring abou...

  • Michiana Area - Northern Indiana - Kitchen Club

    Posted August 16, 2009 by Mark Todd

    Hello.  I am looking for other people who would like to meet and share thoughts and insights about theology and it's relationship to their life.

  • Spritual Growth

    Posted August 16, 2009 by Sean Snarr-Jones

    Skip Jennings is a Reiki Master and Spiritual advisor that I have met on a Soul Garden Collective. I receive his inspiring thoughts each day in my morning email. Thought provoking, moving, and helpful to me in getting my feet on the ground in the right direction for moving out into a world that som...

  • Free Will

    Posted August 16, 2009 by Jizo Hodo Thompson

    "A free will and a will subject to moral laws are one and the same."                                       &#...

  • Life

    Posted August 14, 2009 by Connie Seaman

      Life is not what is supposed to be..It is the way it is. It's how you cope with it that makes the difference.

  • First wedding gitters

    Posted August 14, 2009 by Amy Dombrowsky

    So I have my first wedding to preform coming up this weekend and I am a nervous wreck. My stomach is already in knots and I feel like I am going to pass out just thinking about it. I am so worried that something is going to go wrong or that I will do something to ruin everything. It reminds me ...

  • Thoughts About Karma

    Posted August 14, 2009 by Sean Snarr-Jones

     This is a blog from a friend of mine that I would like to share. I find it quite thought provoking. Hope you enjoy it. Let me know what it brings up for you. Cheers.   "There seems to be a lot of bulletins etc going around that explain why karma doesn’t exist and the reason given is...

  • Daily Zen...

    Posted August 14, 2009 by Dr. Anthony ADRIAN

    "Keep your heart clear and transparent And you will never be bound. A single disturbed thought, though, Creates ten thousand distractions. Let myriad things captivate you And you'll go further and further astray. How painful to see people All wrapped up in themselves."  &#...

  • THANK YOU FOR SURROUNDING ME WITH YOUR LOVE

    Posted August 14, 2009 by Almarine The Redeemed

    By this shall all men know that you are my diciples, if you have love one for the other. I find in the church sometimes, the love is lacking.  people need love and if they can't find it in the church and in christians, then where will they go? People are not strong enough to go to God...

  • Evanglise

    Posted August 13, 2009 by Mark McLaughlin

    http://madmacs.yolasite.com/ http://www.OneHeartbeatAway.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VA2b_s6yaI http://www.markcahill.org http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=41689&U=358281&M=6425 http://www.pocketpower.org/?sponsorcd=284983 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kq2xbMHcOw  Luke 1...

  • The Fourth Day of Creation

    Posted August 13, 2009 by Rev. Marilyn J. Hart

      The Fourth Day of Creation- A Picture of Living Above the World   To complete our redemption, Jesus not only had to be raised from the dead, but He also needed to enter “into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us” (Hebrews 9:24b). On the fourth day of creation, o...

  • Any advice for new church?

    Posted August 13, 2009 by Robin Harris

    I am in the process of buying my church.  I was wondering if anyone had any information I need to know as these days are crowded with new information.  Any legalaties and so forth.  I put in a bid, I am fund raising, applied for a grant.

  • Third Day of creation

    Posted August 12, 2009 by Rev. Marilyn J. Hart

      The Third Day of Creation- A Picture of Resurrection Life   On the third day of creation dry land appeared, bringing forth living plants.  Jesus once likened Himself to the seed of a living plant.  “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; b...