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  • "I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as serva

    Posted May 19, 2015 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

        Upstarts frequently usurp the highest places, while the truly great pine in obscurity. This is a riddle in providence whose solution will one day gladden the hearts of the upright; but it is so common a fact, that none of us should murmur if it should fall to our own lot. When our ...

  • "Afterward." Hebrews 12:11

    Posted May 18, 2015 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

      How happy are tried Christians, afterwards. No calm more deep than that which succeeds a storm. Who has not rejoiced in clear shinings after rain? Victorious banquets are for well-exercised soldiers. After killing the lion we eat the honey; after climbing the Hill Difficulty, we sit down i...

  • The birth of Christ in human

    Posted May 18, 2015 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    The birth of Christ in human is the bringing to consciousness of the spiritual idea of human the ChristofGod-through the quickening power of the word of Truth. It is the beginning in the inner realms of consciousness of a higher set of faculties that, when grown to full stature, save the whole perso...

  • Holy Grail Located!!!

    Posted May 17, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    The Holy Grail is NOT a cup or chalice that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper, and nor is it that same cup that caught Jesus' blood as he hung from the cross having been speared in the rib by a Roman soldier. Neither is the Holy Grail, as the Da Vinci Code suggested, Jesus' actual bloodline, of ch...

  • Friends

    Posted May 17, 2015 by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULC

    If you send me a friend rerquest, I will expect that you have read a bit about me in my profile and in my blogs.  I hope that if you send me a request because after reading them you find that me have some spiritual value to one another.  I do not expect that anyone embraces my beliefs as t...

  • Unconditional Love

    Posted May 17, 2015 by Rev. Lucinda McCollar

    We have heard so much about unconditional love - love that is freely given without expecting anything in return. It can also be said that unconditional love is associated with terms such as true alturism, or complete love.  But do we really understand this concept?   While on one hand, we...

  • ulc in mexico

    Posted May 17, 2015 by REV: STACY PIFHER

    Is ULC good in Baja Califonua aka Tijauna Mexixo not to marry but to start a Ministry.

  • The Testimony of Sister Diana

    Posted May 17, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Unlike Pastor Niemoller, here we have a Dominican willing to speak out; willing to go on the offensive.  I offer that any government office seeking to silence such testimony is treading, quite obviously, into the realm of "collusion with the enemy."  As a military man, I despise traitors t...

  • "Do Unto Others ..."

    Posted May 13, 2015 by Rev. Elizabeth Hoff, ULC

    When artist/photographer Andres Serrano publicly exhibited a picture of a crucifix soaked in urine back in 1987, Christians all over America were aghast.  Cries of "Sacrilege! Blasphemy!" went up all throughout the land.   The same thing happened again when Sinead O'Connor tore up a pict...

  • last nite I emailed a friend about...

    Posted May 11, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    last nite I emailed a friend about what is going with my ministry n started writing some about what I believe in regards to the topic of sex...Sex is a sensitive topic for many n is what I think that gets many Christians upset with the Gay/Lesbian/Trans n unmarried people; my views on sex are very s...

  • Triquetra

    Posted May 11, 2015 by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULC

    Triquetra (/traɪˈkwɛtrə/; Latin tri- "three" and quetrus "cornered") originally meant "triangle" and was used to refer to various three-cornered shapes. It has come to refer exclusively to a particular more complicated shape formed of three vesicae piscis, sometimes with an added circle in or around...

  • Joining A Monastery

    Posted May 10, 2015 by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer

    A young Catholic priest decided to enter a monastery. He joined one particularly strict sect. The head monk told him, at his indoctrination, that they were sworn to TOTAL silence. They could not speak one word at all. However, every ten years, they would be permitted to speak two words. After 10 yea...

  • The Confusing Path to Salvation

    Posted May 10, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Religion and spirituality is a matter of deep personal choice.  Can you choose poorly?  Well, did the victims of Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple choose poorly?  I think so; after all, they died and Jones shot himself in the head like the true coward he turned out to be.  But, ch...

  • Children's Bibles Fundraiser

    Posted May 7, 2015 by Pastor, Sharon Moore

    Bible Fund Raiser for inner-city youths   Please click the link for more details and to support this worthy cause for our youths.

  • None

    Posted May 6, 2015 by Chief Anderson

    I once considered that there was two beings, a Creator and a Life Force, but I can see no reason for there to be more than one, the Life Force. Such a dichotomy would create problems like the trinity. Jews and others see the trinity as paganism. I don’t condemn paganism. They may be right and...

  • United World Vs. Cosmic Unity

    Posted May 4, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    Let's take a perspective from the Christian belief system and specifically look at how things might play out in the future between humanity and the leaders who will fill the worlds -a- stage. The bible tells us that the false prophet will undertake the ideological and religious brainwashing of huma...

  • the Universe n God is there a box to fit either in???

    Posted May 4, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    the Universe n God is there a box to fit either in???I am sitting here after sleeping from 4pm yesterday to about 2:30am this morning...I am thinking about the universe n God n everything, as in topic of God n the universe it is not ease to put either in a box n nor should I try because I think thos...

  • Sunday Morning Reflections

    Posted May 3, 2015 by Rev. Lucinda McCollar

    I love Sunday mornings. The only other souls awake at my house, are the two dogs and the two cats. It is usually so quiet and peaceful, that I am allowed to spend time in quiet reflection.  However; this morning, my youngest dog is full of piss and vinegar and has decided that we don't need to ...

  • Christ personified is the sun

    Posted May 3, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    People love to personify many things, whether it is for the sake of deeper understanding or whether it is for avoidance, personification has gone on for longer than our history has recorded. The reason for most religion is to provide comfort to people in a world that is coldly brutal and hostile.Thi...

  • Fastest method for healing from trauma

    Posted May 2, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    Over the years I developed a rather simple process that helps people heal from trauma at a much faster rate than they would have otherwise. The process begins with a redefining of the word, "psychotherapy" (or, talk therapy). I have found that the fastest possible way to heal from PTSD (Trauma) is t...

  • Is a helping hand your motto

    Posted May 1, 2015 by Rev.Giovanni Guerriero

    Today May 1st 2015,            This is the first of hopefully many blogs about charity and giving all you can and more.  Todays topic is spoken charity. I have seen it many times someone in need and getting a harsh "GET A JOB!" when they are visably poor and can...

  • God and Baltimore

    Posted May 1, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Racism?  In Baltimore?  Not according to the black friends I have that happen to be from there.  They have lost no time throwing the bullpoop card on the events that are unfolding, as they did during the Ferguson riots.  Ladies and gentlemen, let me clarify for our brothers and s...

  • The Single Similarity in ALL Religions

    Posted April 29, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    As I was in college knee deep in the studies of theology I kept coming upon a multitude of poinient differences amongst the different religions. It seemed to be that not only did most of the sacred texts and religions claim some sort of exclusivity upon God, as if their way was the only way, but amo...

  • Just Rambling.....

    Posted April 28, 2015 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

        If you could tell the world one single command or action like: with your finger, point up and every body did, would they point at the same direction?   Not really because the planet earth is round and pointing up would point at different area of space.   Now what abou...

  • "Instant Karma" John Lennon

    Posted April 26, 2015 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

    Instant Karma's gonna get you Gonna knock you right on the headYou better get yourself togetherPretty soon you're gonna be deadWhat in the world you thinking ofLaughing in the face of loveWhat on earth you tryin' to doIt's up to you, yeah youInstant Karma's gonna get youGonna look you right in the ...

  • How proud are you to be Christian?

    Posted April 25, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    Are you proud to be Christian? Do you find yourself often times calling out John 14:6 when in the company of non believers? Perhaps you know a Christian who declares God and heaven as if they are most exclusive to Christians and no other religions? The typical Christian evangelistic message is that:...

  • Love, Light and Power!

    Posted April 25, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    Love, Light and Power. Each of us has The Power of Free Will of Choice, or, the ability to choose. In fact, you choose everything. You chose to read this, you may choose to reply or not reply, but so long as you are not in jail or the military you have chosen your life every step of the way. Your F...

  • Oh, Pooh!

    Posted April 24, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Sometimes I wonder if it's because we have forgotten to expect the best or if we've forgotten what the best looks like so, when we're confronted with mediocrity, we're satisfied. It's the mindset being forced on us where everyone gets a trophy for participating; there are no winners or losers. Is it...

  • Adventure of Life

    Posted April 23, 2015 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

    “You are as the yellow leaf.The messengers of death are at hand.You are to travel far away.What will you take with you?You are the lampTo lighten the way.Then hurry, hurry.When your light shinesWithout impurity or desireYou will come into the boundless country.Your life is falling away.Death...

  • The Weekend

    Posted April 22, 2015 by Bear Jason

    The Weekend. The day started with an early morning in Florida with flight to Michigan for a three hour drive home. It was just a quick stop at home to grab the pack and boys, meet some friends and off we went. A nice evening stroll through the woods to a hill over a serine clay lake.  The stop...

  • Listen and Learn

    Posted April 22, 2015 by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DD

    I came across these verses this morning and thought I would share them with you. Job 34:2-4- "Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning. For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food. Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good." I hope y...

  • sharing my thoughts

    Posted April 21, 2015 by Minister Cliff Gonzalez

    I have never written a blog not here or anywhere else, but I felt this was the right place to share my point of view. (You never know this could be the beginning of something new for me) I believe in what I post or share through bible verses, pictures etc. My interpretation is the base of my beli...

  • Second Star to the Right

    Posted April 20, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Sometimes I think that is what most Christians, ministers, and priests do, just say anything that comes into their heads.  Usually that entails quoting the biblical scripture, which entails the listener to have serious faith.  Think of it as a horse race.  The Bible, an hour before po...

  • Name the 7 cardinal sins and virtues

    Posted April 19, 2015 by Father Charlie Ferry UUA, CLF & ULC

    Can you name all seven cardinal virtues and the seven cardinal sins ?

  • The Value of Family

    Posted April 18, 2015 by Tony Villari

    This will probably open a Pandora's Box of differing opinion, primarily due to semantics.  If it does then I have accomplished one of my goals in writing these long winded posts, so here it goes.  Is it "why," or is it "what?"  Isn't what the family exists for, the same...

  • How I got here

    Posted April 17, 2015 by Chaplain Mark Rice

    I've had a spiritual draw most all my life, but finding the niche has always been a challenge.  As a 25 yr Air Force vet, I am strongly involved with the American Legion.  I also belong to the American Legion Riders.  This year I became the Chaplain with the riders.  That set the...

  • You Are Invited

    Posted April 17, 2015 by Pastor, Sharon Moore

    Glory be to God, we are all invited. This is a celebration and that I do not want me or my family to miss! When the time comes, I want to be there, don't you? Reserve A.S.A.P Seats are limited and the Guest of Honor is on His Way!        Cost:  Faith      ...

  • Tolerance or Respect?

    Posted April 17, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I think we all wish this was a perfect world, though we constantly prove, through our own ignorance and prejudices, it isn't.  People will not change overnight.  The best we can hope for, in this world of emotional, cultural, and political extremes, is to find some middle ground where we c...

  • Mountains

    Posted April 16, 2015 by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DD

    Every day when I drive to work, I take Highway 52 going West, towards the Colorado Rockies. There isn't much on Highway 52, a lot of farms, some residential; however, because there isn't much, you have an amazing view of the Colorado Rockies. There is one point in my drive where I drive up...

  • Thought for the day:

    Posted April 16, 2015 by Michael Murdock

    We presume to know the mind of God but fail miserably. We presume to know the creation but fail miserably. We presume to know the bounds of life but fail miserably. God was, is and will be infinitely more than we can ever imagine and to presume anything more than our fallibility in this comprehensio...

  • REV.David A Leisure

    Posted April 16, 2015 by Rev. David Leisure

    I am looking for frineds that love god i'd one day like to start my oun church i have a name for my church the name is OUR FATHERS HEART 

  • Walk In Your Authority

    Posted April 16, 2015 by Pastor, Sharon Moore

    Walk in your God given Authority! Do not relinquish your authority to anyone. FOR WHOMEVER YOU GIVE YOUR AUTHORITY TO YOU ARE IN BONDAGE TO THEM! NO PERSON SHOULD HAVE CONTROL OVER YOUR LIFE! (NIV) Luke 10:19 "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the ...

  • Tax Day

    Posted April 15, 2015 by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DD

    Some of you may know that not only am I an ordained minister, I am also a tax consultant. I help many people resolve their tax debt with the states and the IRS. Now one day, I will transition out of this field and into the ministry full time. But for now, this is where God placed me. So w...

  • Tolerance

    Posted April 14, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    Tolerance: (the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with, the capacity to endure continued subjection to something) This word has become quite a trigger button for me. I see all kinds of people, from ev...

  • The Storm

    Posted April 14, 2015 by Tony Villari

    It seems that when our troubles are long legged, when our storms seem to take on a life of their own and set up residence in our lives for the long haul, we tend to forget why the troubles exist. When we forget why our lives are in turmoil, we start to find other targets on which to assign blame for...

  • made this a blog because as a wallpost it cut it short...

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Good Morning Everyone...Was about to write I am well but, my body is doing well took a couple Tylenols that are doing a good job on the aches in my joints...The problem that is concerning me is in my head/mind, feeling very down, depressed, mind is going over things like loneliness, past loves, inco...

  • Speaking Up

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DD

    Message: If you were at the park and you saw a group of kids bulling and picking on another kid, what would you do? Would you speak up and say something to the bullies, or would you do nothing? Right now, I am watching the show, "What Would You Do." If you haven't seen it, it is a show w...

  • A New Day

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    "Stand at the crossroads and look,and ask for the ancient paths,where the good way lies; and walk in it,and find rest for your souls."--Jeremiah 6:16I seem to be having many more light bulb, or "aha", moments these days. I don't believe things are just happening more, but rather the more I become in...

  • Need for space

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    This was yesterday's tarot reading: Following the Hermit's example and shutting yourself away with your thoughts won't exactly provide much reassurance for those around you today, dear Donna! Thanks to the influence of the Moon, your nearest and dearest are plagued by doubts and imaginings and don't...

  • Being Content

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    I had quite the refreshing conversation this morning with someone who had me thinking about my own views of happiness.  He said, and I am paraphrasing here, "I strive to wake up each day content with my life...that would be what I would consider close to happiness."  That took me back a mi...

  • Courage

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    Being courageous is not about having a blind disregard for danger, which is a trait Aristotle often mentions when speaking of the Celts.  (That one always kind of ticked me off)  Being courageous is “standing-strong-in-the-face-of-adversity, alone or with companions. Sometimes Courag...

  • Being Hospitable

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    “So seek me no in far-off places.I am close at hand.Your workbench, office, kitchen.These are your altarswhere you offer love.And I am with you there.” – Clarence EnzlerHospitality is one of the virtues we see expounded on in Celtic lore over and over.  Offering our homes to t...

  • Spirit

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    After various discussions today in some online CR groups, I decided perhaps I should explain my personal views on spirit...ancestors and deities.  Let me first explain that I view my deities, specifically the Tuatha de Danann, as my ancestors.  I believe I am descended from them, not creat...

  • What is Honor?

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    What is honor?  Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines honor as “respect that is given to someone who is admired; good reputation; good quality or character as judged by other people; high moral standards of behavior”. The Urban Dictionary actually gives a better definition, mor...

  • Homecoming

    Posted April 13, 2015 by Rev. Donna Donovan

    The title of my blogspot is "My Homecoming" for a reason.  Home can be defined as many things, but to myself home is where I find the "real" Donna.  That inner part that stays consistent, no matter where this outer shell travels, or what it encounters, or how lost it can appear to be....th...

  • Missing Meanings

    Posted April 11, 2015 by Rev. Tony Weir

    How often do we go looking for meaning, and logic, but miss the best line ever used or read. When we look into our scriptures and texts looking for a phase or passage to shed some light life, I often have to stop and think have i missed it. maybe i should go back and read again, but still not findi...

  • Why do YOU post Here on the ULCM?

    Posted April 11, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    I as well as a great many members of the ULCM post on the main page directly or post in blog format on a very wide range of topics. We also have a wide range of reasons as to why we post here. For some of us, it is because of the interaction with friends we have made during our time here and merely ...

  • Hope

    Posted April 11, 2015 by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DD

    Message: Do you feel like you are stuck? Feel like you don't know what to do or where to go? Many people around the world have this feeling every day. If you have the feeling that you are trapped in a job or relationship or any situation, know that their is a way out. If you have faith and trust in...

  • "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" Brian Adams

    Posted April 11, 2015 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

    "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" To really love a woman To understand her - you gotta know her deep insideHear every thought - see every dream N' give her wings - when she wants to fly Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her armsYa know ya really love a woman When ...

  • The Path We Take

    Posted April 11, 2015 by Tony Villari

    If you have chosen the right path, you will know.  The path will not be a selfish one, and it will lead where all paths ultimately lead.  Your path will be like a stairway with multiple landings, halls, and rooms.  Each landing may represent a different lifetime, each hallway a differ...

  • Treating Others

    Posted April 10, 2015 by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DD

    Message I went to the store just the other day and as I was just about ready to leave, I see these two ladies in an isle arguing. They didn’t look like they were related or even knew each other. They were slinging insults back and forth at each other and talked about going outside to fight. S...

  • Nerves

    Posted April 10, 2015 by Bear Jason

    The nerves are over.  As a person very close to parents, My beliefs are not of the family history. Born and raised catholic even though my parents are not weekly practitioner, it still was all of our upbringing and I know it is in my father’s heart. The nerves of informing my parents of m...

  • Who Do You Trust with Your Soul?

    Posted April 10, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Have you seen the television commercial where the disc jockey masquerades as a financial advisor, asking potential clients if they consider him trustworthy, knowledgeable, and if they'd trust him as their financial advisor?  My view of financial advisors is, if they were any good, why would the...

  • Flying is Nice

    Posted April 9, 2015 by Jay Olson

    In the cool of the evening a winter moon rises slowly into the starlit sky. Shrinking as it rises, casting a shadow, painting a picture before my very eye. This is the glory of winter in its deepest and most power...

  • God's Grace is Sufficient

    Posted April 9, 2015 by Charles Lee

    God’s unconditional love is sufficient for me. All I need is God’s unconditional love. Scholars like to define Grace as unmerited favor. That is really nice and academic. But it still had a connotation of the old not worthy wretch belief. I much prefer unconditional love. This definition...

  • Yom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah - Holocaust and Heroism

    Posted April 9, 2015 by Tony Villari

    As much as some the world would like to see this historic period erased from memory, we cannot.  How do we erase the memory of entire family lines eradicated?  How do we erase the memory of numbered tattoos on the arms of the survivors?  Soon, those tattoos will turn to dust with the ...

  • Anger

    Posted April 9, 2015 by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DD

    Message I have been noticing more and more that people are more prone to anger now a days. I feel that with all the advances in the world today, we have become a society of instant gratification. The down side is when we don't get that instant gratification, we turn to anger. Now don't get me wrong...

  • Life without god...

    Posted April 9, 2015 by John Brown

    Life without god is a life that allows me to live and work and love and dream and aspire to great things and succeed and fail and laugh and cry... Life without god doesn't hinder my ability to decide what is right for my life and the lives of those whom I am responsible.       ...

  • My Blog

    Posted April 8, 2015 by Elizabeth (Elyse) Bontrager

    Hi, my name is Elyse, and I wanted to make known that I keep my own blog. It has poetry, and editorial style articles concerning the challenges of life lived with mental illness. I have a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences, and am a certified QMHP, (qualified mental health provider.) I have worked for many...

  • Did Christ Go to Hell?

    Posted April 8, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I would have to say, as my first blush, I see no reason why Christ would not pay a visit, if for no other reason than to remind Satan about God's omnipotence and dominion.  The Bible skirts the issue, and for good reason in my humble opinion - Jesus never said He visited hell when he reappeared...

  • Cry~

    Posted April 7, 2015 by Pastor, Sharon Moore

    In the midst of the night shadows he lurks almost invisible as he blends in with the darkness that engulfs. Silent tears he cries his soul died long ago and the black bottomless pit is all he knows. His sadness cloaked in a mask shown only in the moonlight which allows only shadows to be seen for he...

  • Our Children

    Posted April 7, 2015 by Pastor, Sharon Moore

    Children are innocent. They are open-minded and they believe what they are told and taught. Let's take a good look in the mirror and think about this. Our children will immulate us. God has trusted us to guide them, teach them, protect them and nurish them, not only with food but with the fullness o...

  • Crop Circles (Alien Tidbits)

    Posted April 6, 2015 by Jay Olson

    You don't need a cannon to kill a deer if it's venison steak you crave. You don't have to use napalm to heat your camp or cave. It doesn't take a machine gun to bring chickens to their knees. We sure don't need a missile to harvest the apple trees. I wish those fo...

  • Easter Sunday

    Posted April 3, 2015 by Tammie, Rev Wonder

    Easter Sunday This time of year means so many things to so many people. Spring has sprung, the earth wakes back up and plants start growing, flowers pop out and show their brightly colored addition to the green of the grass and the brown of the earth. There is a sense of joy that bides it’s t...

  • Eve, Thank You

    Posted April 3, 2015 by terry lay

    I posted a blog, "Adam and Eve and Ego", in which I elaborated on scientific, religious, and "personal Christian" findings on the subject. That was all Adam. None of Eve, for reasons: Do to the fact that man, of mankind, has written that Eve, the WOman of man kind, "SINNED," and caused Adam to "SIN"...

  • Good Friday Morning All!

    Posted April 3, 2015 by terry lay

      Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: other wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.                                               &...

  • What's going on with Leadership?

    Posted April 3, 2015 by (Brother)Brenten Stevens

    (Brother)Brenten Stevens It's been a strange weird year in Arkansas , I'm certain many have been keeping up with new religous restoration laws . I'm shocked at the leadership of puopordly christian individuals with out mentioning names choose to be so hate filled rants against many other groups . I ...

  • Holocaust Remembrance Day

    Posted April 3, 2015 by Tony Villari

    What will it take for people of faith to become righteous?  What more do you think God owes you before you speak out and take action against atrocities?  We will all be judged for our inaction in protecting the weak and helpless.  In the end, we will all have to st...

  • Harsh Laws to Discriminate

    Posted April 2, 2015 by Joseph Campbell

    The new bill here in Indiana gives businesses the right to refuse people based on the owers religious beliefs so they are banning he LGBT community from a business and I think its Wrong. People may have a MORAL dillema with the way people choose to live thier life and say it is thier relgious right....

  • Easter 2015

    Posted April 2, 2015 by Tony Villari

    There is nothing more we can ask of one that has given everything, for there is no greater love than to give up one's life for your fellow man.  We can ask Hid forgiveness for our weaknesses.  We can offer up our love and respect for His sacrifice.  We can recognize, through His risin...

  • Am I wrong?

    Posted April 1, 2015 by Rev. Brian Wayman

    Good evening Let me start by saying I'm glad im a part of this site. Ok here goes I have think lady that is 66 years of age and she has her grandchildren there 9 & 7 the children mother is a junkie the grandmother don't have much to live she wants to marry me so I can get the children so they won...

  • Adam and Eve and Ego

    Posted April 1, 2015 by terry lay

      The orgins of mankind of today, have been highly, and heatedly debated by everyone from the science communities to religious communities. The science community have gotten as far back as, circa 30,000 years ago, a more " inteligent" form of mankind surfaced. As yet, no origins found. However ...

  • Memories and Love Lost - Part 2

    Posted March 31, 2015 by Tony Villari

    So, what of the love lost?  Was it never meant to be, or was it, perhaps, that what was meant to be was fulfilled?  Or, does it really matter in the first place?  What was, was, and are memories. What is, is, and... now are memories. What will be, will be, and is what we make, or don'...

  • Praise God... Always?

    Posted March 30, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I think we need to ask ourselves, why our God would want to be praised all the time.  This is a question that strikes to the very bone of Abrahamic faith.  Psychologically, why do we want praise?  We are usually after a stroking of our ego through acceptance, reassurance, co...

  • Memories and Love Lost

    Posted March 29, 2015 by Tony Villari

      You loved for a reason, or it wasn't love.  If it wasn't love it was probably lust.  If it wasn't lust, it was probably stupidity, and you really can't cure stupid.  But, you can try to learn from the mistakes without dwelling on them.  If you must dwell on some part of a...

  • Bullies and Jealousy

    Posted March 27, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Bullies.  They're all over the news today.  The reasons they bully are nothing but excuses for parental and societal shortcomings.  These excuses do not give the bully a free pass from taking ownership of their own pitiful egos and trying to be more than the sorry excuse for humanity ...

  • Credo

    Posted March 27, 2015 by Bent Myggen

    The way I see it is that all of life is a miracle, and as I study what scientists come up with, every detail of our natural universe bears witness of an intelligence so vast our brains are no match to comprehend even the coattails of it. We are mortals with abilities tailored to see a particular per...

  • Palm Sunday

    Posted March 26, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Daily we are tasked to carry our Lord, and by him we are graced with palms before our feet as we trod our path into the Holy land, which is His kingdom.  Who are we to ask for more, or to place ourselves higher than those around us due to the honor of the task we have undertaken?  We do th...

  • The Metaphysical Corner

    Posted March 26, 2015 by Charles Lee

    Metaphysical CornerI am starting this little series of writings to express my inner beliefs. My intention is to periodically write a metaphysical interpretation of a Bible passage here. Let me start by saying I do not take the Bible literally. I also do not believe it is the undisputed Word of God. ...

  • Proof vs Faith

    Posted March 26, 2015 by Rev. David Safford, D.D.

    I recently debated with an Atheist relative who used a variation of the "Russel's Teapot" argument to illistrate the lunacy of believing in a diety. He took it a step farther, postulating a "Stegosaurus in a space ship orbiting Neptune".... to which I responded "I can't prove or disprove that. I don...

  • The Narrow Path

    Posted March 25, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Sometimes we tend to narrow our path forward as we search for some illusive sense of beauty and "perfection" in our lives.  At times perfection is necessary in order to meet certain parameters required for efficiency.  But, beauty, per the examples Wells uses, is not necessary for this eff...

  • 3 Free Ways to upload songs to iPhone iPod iPad without iTunes

    Posted March 24, 2015 by Nelson Colar

    Sometimes, iTunes can't recognize your iPhone, iPod and iPad, and you can't upload songs to enjoy on your device. Don't worry, here is a guide show you 3 free alternative ways to add songs to iOS device without iTunes. You can choose the right one according to your situation.  Method A. Upload...

  • Pup Tent Ministries

    Posted March 24, 2015 by terry lay

    I recieved my creditials the other day! Never would I have thought I would ever be titled, as I've had no official training. However, I've had a life time of hands on training. From the dryest deserts, to the plushest forrests, from the loneliest highways, to the deepest darkest steets, of the bigge...

  • On Being Human

    Posted March 24, 2015 by Tony Villari

    If we really want to know what makes us human we need to answer the question of why we are.  Why are we here?  Why do we exist?  Why were we brought into being as the weakest, yet most intelligent being on this planet?  Why were we endowed with this intelligence th...

  • Don't Drink the Fruit Punch

    Posted March 23, 2015 by Tony Villari

    It doesn't take much to declare yourself a minister.  You can do it simply by stating the fact and choosing a lofty title.  The next step is to have a congregation which, according to the bible, means at least one other person needs to buy into your message.  If you want to perform a ...

  • Why I am a Christian Who Supports Same Sex Marriage

    Posted March 22, 2015 by Chaplain Tommy Ledet

      Wait, what? Did you read that right? Go ahead, read it again. Yes, yes you did read that right. Surprised? Shocked? Read on. Yes, I am a Christian. As a Christian, my views on sexuality are quite unpopular. But within my community of Christians, my views on same sex marriage are equally un...

  • The Borders of Peace

    Posted March 20, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    My wife and I watched a program on the television tonight that really opened my eyes to a situation that has been a powder keg for 2000 + years now. The show was called “Breaking Borders” and was aired on the Travel Channel (US) and on DTour (Canada). In brief the program takes place and...

  • At Harmony with Contrarian Thought

    Posted March 19, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Why bother arguing when you know it is pointless?  If you aren't involved in governmental politics, then why bother?  And, even then, why bother?  It isn't as though they ever accomplish anything.  Those that know me also know my question of choice is "why?"  To read more of...

  • Why We Need Omnism More Than Ever

    Posted March 18, 2015 by Joseph Hall

       Hello fellow ULC members and anyone who happened to stumble upon this. I've spent the majority of my life in the bible belt of the US, in the great state of North Carolina. I never really put much thought in the acceptance of other people. I just held fast to my own beliefs and never sh...

  • Proving Faith: At What Cost Ministry?

    Posted March 17, 2015 by Tony Villari

      Prove to me that you're a minister, before I train you on how to be one, and then pay me for the privilege of learning from me what God intended for me to give you freely - knowledge of the love of God and Jesus Christ. Come again? What sense does this make? Did God really intend for men, ap...