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  • PTSD: God's Curse?

    Posted March 16, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Is PTSD a curse, or just the end result of overloading our moral circuit breaker?  Is it payment for feelings and emotions we have forgotten how to understand; a penance for our inability to find forgiveness from God for doing what is required to survive against evil in our world?  Perhaps...

  • Letter of Divinity

    Posted March 14, 2015 by Rev. William Southard, D.D

    To the global congregation: Dearest brothers and sisters of faith, I understand and respect that within our Church we may apply for and receive the title "Doctor of Divinity" but I have always felt some peer review would strengthen my resolve. I write to you, to share a brief message of my i...

  • Ok, to let everyone know:

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

    I respect all religions, skin tones, sexes, sexual preferences, ages, ability all levels... as I said above but: I respect all Jewish people in their Faith... I respect all people that are Jewish aka Jewish race... ...but I Do not respect Israel the country... The following is tricky, for 1...

  • Teaching Good Values

    Posted March 13, 2015 by Tony Villari

    The header for this post is a link to a news story.  It is a story of courage, and love, and values we have forgotten, or never were taught.  It is a story of growing up different, of discrimination, and of bullying.  It is a story of an eighth grade basketball team and their ability ...

  • The New Christian Crusades?

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

    By looking at the title of this writing I’ll bet the first thing that pops into your mind is Christians fighting a holy war against Islam right? Well if I were writing about history of religion and present day fighting in the Middle East against Isis, Al Qaeda and the Taliban you would be corr...

  • How "Content" Are You?

    Posted March 10, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I went out to the readers, once again, for ideas to post here on the Congregation blog.  You know, I should be careful what I ask for, especially from friends I rely on, and who usually give me more than I want.  This particular friend has always been a good muse for me, and she, once agai...

  • Tolerance - A Tough Nut to Crack

    Posted March 8, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Why is tolerance such a tough nut to crack?  At the end of the day, we seem content to tacitly accept it as a norm instead of raging against it, or we rage against it without really knowing the target of our discontent.  What makes it so hard for humanity to wrap our feeble minds around it...

  • Smudging...What is it?

    Posted March 8, 2015 by Christylin Desmettre

    Smudging goes back for years, when tribes used it to rid one of disease or disorder.  What smudging is, is the burning of herbs, to rid oneself from any negativity.  This would include your dwelling, shelter, home, plants, animals, etc.  It may also be used to rid and environment from...

  • Spiritual Soul

    Posted March 8, 2015 by Christylin Desmettre

    Have you ever really thought about it… What is a spiritual soul? What's the difference between spirit and soul?In just about every religion on this earth, there is a discussion of some sort of Trinity within the scope of the spirit. Be at the father the son and the Holy Spirit, or in most cas...

  • Why I don't go to church

    Posted March 7, 2015 by Christylin Desmettre

    Since I was younger I was raised a Roman Catholic...However, my family was made up of many different demoninamtions, and well my Grandmother was Prestine (I am a bad speller so bare with me).   My Grandmother, Goddess and God Rest her soul, has taught me that I do not have to go to church ...

  • A Moment of Thanks

    Posted March 6, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I was sitting here at my "desk," having this banana, when it occurred to me that I haven't said thank you in a while.  So, before I go get my big boy pants on, I have a few words...  To read this post, please follow this link to "The Path" for A Moment of Thanks.

  • Time Has No Dominion over Love

    Posted March 6, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Can this be true? Can love be defined as a dimension of its own, or, perhaps, part of a dimension of emotion that can transcend time and space? Why is it some have dreams of love lost with people they have never met, yet, when they awake they feel as if they have known them forever? Why do we bump i...

  • The Questions Why

    Posted March 5, 2015 by Christylin Desmettre

    Do you ever wonder why things happen?Do you ever find yourself asking yourself..."Why Me?"Today I had an individual contact me asking me for help.  This young lady, has been going through, so much and she keeps asking me, will it ever end?  Will it ever get better?  As I have explaine...

  • The Pity Party?

    Posted March 4, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Someone once said, "Misery loves company, but it hates confidence.  Be bold enough to say NO to anyone who invites you to a pity party."  I'm not certain why anybody would throw someone a "pity" party.  What's the point, besides enabling the pitiful to continue to be sad and...

  • Everyone

    Posted March 2, 2015 by Rev .Thomas Briggs

    It is really hard to do the right thing , do it anyway so you have no conflict with yourself !

  • Children: The New "Fog of War"

    Posted March 2, 2015 by Tony Villari

    In this new "war" against terrorism, like all other recent conflicts, patriotic people of faith and morality will find themselves up against innocence twisted to the will of immoral monsters and armed with weapons of death and destruction.  We will, once again, find ourselves killing babies for...

  • Personal Exploration and Discovery

    Posted March 1, 2015 by Tony Villari

    We all stress, usually over issues of our own making.  Oh, we blame other people generally because we have a hard time accepting responsibility for our own stupidity but, truth be known, the fault usually lies squarely on our own shoulders.  When I hear someone is at the end of their rope,...

  • Shock Of Life

    Posted February 28, 2015 by Rev. Tony Weir

    Picture if you will, a young man starting life at the age of 17, dropped out of school, due to it being a terrible place and time, I was less keen on learning, and busy chasing girls. A letter came it was an acceptance letter into the Airforce. excitied i embarked to a new life, but a life in sin. ...

  • Easter - Just a Thought

    Posted February 27, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I am sixty-one years old.  If Jesus didn't rise, I don't want to know about it.  What possible good would it serve to know, other than to make the day of radical atheists.  The joke would be on them, though.  They'd have to find something else to constantly bitch about, or give u...

  • Law of Attraction and The Secret from a Christian Perspective

    Posted February 27, 2015 by Rev. Carl Welliver

    With the book and the movie "The Secret" being studied and analyzed by so many there is a key factor that anyone must always consider. The concept of course is that when we focus hard enough and diligently on the things that we want then the "Universe" provides. Like Thoughts attract Like Results. ...

  • Gifted or Cursed?

    Posted February 26, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    Have you ever had that moment when you know you have seen someplace before, though you have never been? Have you looked into a History book, or been surfing the web, and seen a face you could swear that you have seen before, yet think it impossible because the picture is of someone who died 200 year...

  • Being n Teaching being Positive...

    Posted February 24, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I am totally believing in Thinking Positive, Believing In the Positives, n Being Positive will Bring Positive into My Life... I see some coaches, teachers n parents teaching some children that they are great(n yes they are) that they can do great things(again that is great n true) n telling kids t...

  • An Opinion Regarding Gender Binary

    Posted February 24, 2015 by Rev. Dawna Lockhart

    I was born into a Christian home. However, I grew up in a small town where the majority of my fellow Christians used the Bible to justify hate. The remnants of the Old South used the Bible to justofy racism. Nearly everyone I knew used the Bible to justify hatred of gays and lesbians. As a teena...

  • Carpenter's Gothic

    Posted February 23, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I usually find taking a walk clears my mind and helps me focus on the post at hand.  Normally this includes running into situations or people that bear out the message in my post.  Today was no different.  I wandered from the harbor to Bacchus, the restaurant overlooking the shri...

  • 3-D

    Posted February 22, 2015 by terry lay

    I see the world in 3-D: Desacration, Devastation, Desolation. I know, it sounds morbid, pessimistic, depressing. However, I'm not the least bit pessimistic in my feelings about it. It was ordained. I spent the majority of my adult life fretting over man's destuction of the Earth in his lust for powe...

  • A Free Thinking Christian

    Posted February 21, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    When I write blogs I generally write based on my observation and mostly of my opinion. On this one however I am going to write from my point of view. That makes this blog different and much more personal. I do not intend offense to anyone, but merely to put out there what my stance is of my Christia...

  • The New Frontier

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

    The New Frontier The New Frontier, what is it? CHANGE! Parting ways with dogma, intolerance, ignorance,arrogance and non-acceptance. That is a lot to part ways with isn’t it? It is indeed! We need to look at what we are working towards, which for me personally here in this organization is Int...

  • Dance like There's Nobody Watching!

    Posted February 20, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Why don't we make the conscious attempt this Sunday, in church or downtown, to have a moment of dance and laughter?  Let's grab the partner next to us, the wife, stranger, or friend, and dance a little ditty just for the hell of it.  Let's throw caution to the wind and make ourselves look ...

  • More on the Ascended Path

    Posted February 19, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    Like they say, better late than never right? Still need some help with making it all more clear and simplified. Let me know if you are interested in assisting.   The following is a bit scrambled so I ask that you please be patient as this whole knowledge group of information becomes more simp...

  • What do you say to the sick or dying?

    Posted February 18, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I do not color what I say to people that ask me questions or seek advice.  My dad always brought me up to call a spade a spade.  This did not serve me well in the butt kissing world of the military, nor the seriously butt kissing corporate world, but I could always look in the mirror at th...

  • The Power Of Asking

    Posted February 17, 2015 by Rev, Maria Mercades Ricardo

    "The Power Of Asking" It had rained a lot and my window was left opened in my van. So the window wouldn't go up or down. I guess the power motor had broken when the water went inside. I was like oh no... It was goona cost me a couple hundred to get it fixed, and I didnt have the money. So every day ...

  • what my journey has taught me

    Posted February 16, 2015 by Mike Celtic Warrior O'Brien

    What my Journey has taught me: So far my Journey has taught me why I started my Chapter in 2012. At first I thought it was just a way to help and bring awareness to all things under the purple ribbon. I chose the purple ribbon cause my wife was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis and I wanted to bring aware...

  • mojo of a barefootbstreet minister

    Posted February 16, 2015 by REV. Jen Buman

    Most of us here don't look the part of a traditional minister, god knows I surely don't:-D . as long as I've been a minister I take great pride that I can minister anytime, anywhere and most to anyone who I'm lead to. I've ministered to homeless, drug addicts, even with other ministers on greyhound ...

  • one of my favorite places to go to church

    Posted February 15, 2015 by terry lay

    As I sit here on Sunday all alone, thinking everybody's gone to church. I've been invited but I declined. I was told, oh but you need to go to church every Sunday to be with God. I politely declined, and apologized for my obstenance.They said,but if you don't come and repent of your sins you're gonn...

  • Witchy Woman

    Posted February 13, 2015 by Brian Woodward

    Raven hair and ruby lips Sparks fly from her finger tips Echoed voices in the night She's a restless spirit on an endless flight Woo hoo, witchy woman See how high she flies Woo hoo, witchy woman She got the moon in her eyes She held me spellbound in the night Dancing shadows and firelight Crazy l...

  • Rather than on my front page

    Posted February 13, 2015 by Brian Woodward

    He hears the silence howlingAnd catches angels as they fallAnd the all time winnerHas got him by the ballsOh, he picks up Gideon's BibleOpen at page oneI thank God, he stole the handleAnd the train, it won't stop goingNo way to slow down

  • Look into the mirror

    Posted February 11, 2015 by Diane Russell

    As I've said before, when I become deep in thought words seem to come together for me and inspire me to write poetry... He walked out of the shadowsand said to me with a smile,"Come take my hand and walk with me a while"He looked deep into my eyesand said, "Don't be afraidyou've suffered long enoug...

  • It was just a dream

    Posted February 11, 2015 by Diane Russell

    When I become deep in thought, words just seem to come to me and from there I turn those words into a poem... I sit alone in a room A candle the only lightthe winds cold chill haunts meas it cuts through the darkness of another night.Visions of the past flash before meEach one playing a haunti...

  • Charity Begins at Home

    Posted February 11, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I think we should give because it is the right thing to do, the moral and the humane thing to do.  It is what Jesus would do, right?  The question, for most of us and our government, is really how to go about giving.  I think Jefferson and Gates have eyes solidly on target.  It i...

  • Fading into Memory

    Posted February 10, 2015 by Tony Villari

    As we get older, are we fading into memory?  Are we doomed to be hauled off to rot on some forgotten corner of land, ourselves to be forgotten in the course of time?  What of our lives and adventures, lost loves and love found?  Does a lifetime of success boil down to a retirement hom...

  • My opinion about the Term Converting...

    Posted February 9, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I have been thinking about the term 'converting' when used in talking about converting others in to a faith like often used by fellow Christians,I really don't like the idea of converting anyone in to anything... I really don't feel right about the idea of converting... So guess U are wondering why ...

  • Another Band of Brothers

    Posted February 9, 2015 by Tony Villari

    If you ever have the opportunity to witness a "band of brothers" at your local watering hole, wander on over and listen.  I'll just bet you'll be able to feel it.  "It" is a pride, knowledge that you have actually been that part of something greater than yourself, a love of family and coun...

  • My Belief about My Faith n How I Feel I Should Share It....

    Posted February 8, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    My Belief about My Faith n How I Feel I Should Share It....I am a believe of a God, His Son Jesus, n His Gift of the Holy Ghost/Spirit...I also believe in the Bible as the teachings of God n of His Son Jesus given to Humans by the inspirations of the Holy Ghost/Spirit...I also believe the Bible is i...

  • A God Given Artistic Ability

    Posted February 8, 2015 by Tony Villari

    God imbues us all with an artistic ability.  It is how we develop and move forward.  It is how we survive, define beauty, and learn to appreciate that which reflects our imaginings of God's infinite abilities.  It is our ability to create something from nothing; to take the branch we ...

  • Rewriting Religion, or Reinterpreting

    Posted February 5, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I think God gives us instructions to save the "herd" from destruction, but outside influences, translations, mistakes, and parables created in an attempt to clarify meaning, have distanced the intent of the "word of God" from what the voice actually said.  And that, for me, is the danger we fac...

  • Self Care

    Posted February 3, 2015 by Danielle Andrewson

    I found myself thinking of these things recently, self care while in the service of the Lord, first and foremost I feel that our father would want what any good father wants and that is to take care of ourselves and to be happy in life. We throw ourselves into the service of others and take their so...

  • Only on Sunday

    Posted February 2, 2015 by Brian Woodward

    Why do some feel obligated to go to their worship on Sunday (or whatever day it is they worship) but ignore their religion the rest of the time?  What is the point?  The feeling I get from loving the Lord, is not something I would want just once a week.  I can only imagine it is the s...

  • Valentine's Day

    Posted February 1, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Regardless of how it came about, the day has become a celebration of love, and for lining competing gangsters up against garage walls and machine gunning them to death. Ah, those were the good old days of Al Capone and "Bugs" Moran, and of course, Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow. I...

  • Secular Family Values

    Posted January 30, 2015 by Tony Villari

      I have no doubt that the majority of secularists in the world are practicing good moral life philosophies.  I do have to question a conclusion that abolishing the death penalty has any bearing on murder rates decreasing.  What they're saying is, murder only occurs if a person knows...

  • Returning

    Posted January 30, 2015 by Brian Woodward

    Sorry I've been gone so long.  Six months or so.  The body may not be working properly, but the spirit is thriving.  I missed the interaction, among other things. The latest issue is falling asleep.  To much of it.  I even nod off, in front of my computer, at work.  And...

  • Is there Room in Deism for Mysticism

    Posted January 29, 2015 by Jack Spirko

    I think this has a lot to do with how you define the word mysticism.  The dictionary does so as…   1:  the experience of mystical union or direct communion with ultimate reality reported by mystics 2:  the belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultim...

  • Mississippi State Book...the Bible?

    Posted January 27, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I have been told Mississippi has probably produced more authors, secular and Christian, than any other state in the Union.  Yet, this state seems to have forgotten to designate a state book.  59% of Mississippi residents consider themselves "very religious," so it comes as no surprise that...

  • No Dragon Stays Within The Mold!

    Posted January 24, 2015 by Thaenrathi Druat-Ti Jim (Athauliz Dragons Eye Firestorm), Tol-Ensha, sal Da DruatTi, zhae Mata-an, Sahr-thae-Sha, Zhan sathe Nae

    So what does it mean when I say, "Dragons do not stay within the societal molds"? Well. There are so many references and "assumptions" that you've seen one dragon, you've seen them all. Oh REALLY ?!?! Seems to me that individuality and that personality uniqueness has escaped the dragons? - Somehow,...

  • Is Pope Francis a Socialist?

    Posted January 24, 2015 by Tony Villari

    So, is Pope Francis a socialist?  I don't think so.  The pope just wants what Jesus wanted, and why wouldn't he?  Like Jesus he is a man of Christian faith and follows the precepts of scripture.  To accuse him of following his faith would be like accusing a quarterback of playing...

  • Criticism

    Posted January 23, 2015 by Tony Villari

    There are times when you need to dig deeper whether you want to or not; politics, religion, and law all come to mind. Of course these would be the three taboo subjects for any friendly "debate," primarily because the criticism can be emotionally charged because everyone thinks they're right. These a...

  • You're Already There

    Posted January 23, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I say these three simple words to people and they seem to do a mental shutdown.  It's like they look at the issues in their life and wonder how any of it could possibly equate to happiness.  They build walls around themselves then wonder why nobody is visiting.  They sink into a pit o...

  • Thought my Laptop died but after many hours of work I rested n.

    Posted January 22, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Thinking Again... :-D Something We Should do n share with others n even with kids: When we are doing something a project, homework, working on a model, working on a movie, writing a report, write a story or book, repair a car or a computer and we can't figure what to next, writers block, ran out...

  • Open Your Mind

    Posted January 22, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Opening your mind doesn't only mean to be open to other ideas and to change. You can also open your mind. You can sit in your car and view the pristine setting in the woods, the wildflowers, pine trees, and the steam flowing through it, or you can get out of the car and open your...

  • Don't Look Back?

    Posted January 22, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Our past is etched into our skin and our minds, the scars we give no mind to until they are seen, then we remember, then we move on.  But if we pick at the wound, worry over it, it will never heal.  Our scars are our proof of life, our story, and our past.  Our scars remind us of thin...

  • ISSL , Islam and Peace?

    Posted January 22, 2015 by Catharina Hosseini Damabi

    I was very shocked to read some harsh judging comments on Islam and ISSL and decided to write this blog for clarification.  I realize that there is a lack of information, regarding Islam itself. First of all In many islamic counties is a lack of education means many people can not read or writ...

  • The Ascended Path

    Posted January 21, 2015 by Scott Bruno

    A new route for humanity to complete the pathway to full ascension is unfolding right now at this very moment. It is the culmination of many good works by both humanity and the divine, works that have spanned the entire course of our combined existence and which date back to the beginning of time an...

  • Memorial prayer for a wedding

    Posted January 18, 2015 by Christopher Booe

    I have an upcoming wedding on valentines day. This couple has suffered two deaths in the family (Bride's dad and Groom's mom) in the last year and have asked for an opening prayer in the wedding while including a brief mention of the deceased (in memorium).. Any ideas on how to go about this? Thank...

  • "Eve Of Destruction"

    Posted January 18, 2015 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

      "Eve Of Destruction"   BARRY MCGUIRE Lyrics The eastern world it is explodingViolence flarin', bullets loadin'You're old enough to kill but not for votin'You don't believe in war but whats that gun you're totin'?And even the Jordan River has bodies floatin'But you tell meOver an...

  • Revisiting "Why Do I Keep Doing This?"

    Posted January 16, 2015 by Tony Villari

    While transcribing a verse from my Bible today, I was reminded of one of the reasons I continue doing what I do on this blog, week after week.  I cherish this Bible as much as the positive e-mails, comments, gratitude for renewed faith and so much more which I have been graced with since I star...

  • A "Personal" Universe of Peace

    Posted January 16, 2015 by Tony Villari

    The most basic problem with mankind is that we let our ego get in our line of vision; we cannot see the forest for the trees; we try too damned hard to accomplish that which is already done, to find that which is already found, and to be that which we already are. http://congregationforreligioustol...

  • I Am Not Afraid of My God

    Posted January 15, 2015 by Tony Villari

    I have a real problem with the concept that God put us here to satisfy some dark sadistic need to have a specie cower in fear, throughout their existence, at the very thought of him. I would rather think that we would spend our time wanting to make our Father proud than to worry about angering a sup...

  • Teenage Transgender Suicide

    Posted January 14, 2015 by Tony Villari

    These stories break my heart, and those that read my posts probably know why; my young friends that endured their own struggles at a time in our history when society lacked understanding, the gay community was just beginning to "come out" of the shadows, and AIDS was the up and coming news of the er...

  • Cat Faith

    Posted January 13, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Do cats really land on their feet? I think it depends on the height and the landing surface. Either one might render the answer a moot point.  But, that's the confidence of a cat.  Cat "faith," if you will. To read this post, please follow this link to "The Path": Cat Faith  

  • Interfaith Ministry, Are We up to the Task?

    Posted January 12, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    This blog is sure to anger a good many people, though its not my intention to do so, though, I will face the fact of that reality. Two evenings ago here on this site was a cold reminder that in this Interfaith Ministry, there is much work to be done. As in any other Community, we are faced with the ...

  • The Downhill Slide

    Posted January 12, 2015 by Tony Villari

    It is an unfortunate fact of life.  It comes after taxes begin and before death of old age.  Everything we have worked for seemingly begins to slip inexorably through our arthritic fingers.  We become tired as the body begins to give up the health of youth; our lifestyle slims down to...

  • time management

    Posted January 11, 2015 by Roger Overweg

      TIME MANAGEMENT One day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachiever s he said, “Okay, time for a quiz”...

  • a christians way to reduce stress

    Posted January 11, 2015 by Roger Overweg

      A CHRISTIAN’S WAY TO REDUCE STRESS An Angel says, “Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.” 1. Pray 2. Go to bed on time. 3. Get up ...

  • How Dare God...

    Posted January 10, 2015 by Tony Villari

    If God doesn't exist, ask yourself this question, "To whom should we assign fault for all the pain and suffering in the world?"  If you're hearing the "Jeopardy" tune in your head, you're trying way too hard to answer.  The only other scapegoat is us, hence why we assign it somew...

  • Prayer in School

    Posted January 9, 2015 by Tony Villari

    If this country was to be based on Christian laws and values in perpetuity, then the founding fathers would have ensured that language was included clearly in our Constitution.  It was not.  They wanted this country to enjoy a broader spectrum of freedoms.  As intelligent an...

  • Is it What It Is?

    Posted January 7, 2015 by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,

    Is it What It It? or I should say, Is this site what it claims to be? In my Observation over the past year, I have come to think that fellow Member Ophi Ophiuchus sums it up in his greetings to new members. " Welcome to our Merry band of Misfits" Now please, don't misconstrue or misunderstand my mea...

  • On the Feeling of Immortality in youth

    Posted January 6, 2015 by kralko Svetlana

    No young man believes he shall ever die. It was a saying of my brother’s, and a fine one. There is a feeling of Eternity in youth, which makes us amend for everything. To fifa 15 coins be young is to be as one of the Immortal Gods. One half of time indeed is flown-the other half remains i...

  • Why?

    Posted January 5, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Those that survive to adulthood may find the answer to why they were born.  The sad reality is, many will simply go about their daily grind trying to better their situation or just "keep up with the Joneses."  These people may never find an answer to why they are here, if they ever conside...

  • Hello Everyone..

    Posted January 5, 2015 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I am doing very well, luckily I took my meds earlier including tylenols n a muscle relaxer because when I was in the restroom noticed sticky stuff in a carrying bag so decided well I am here at the sink I will take everything off n wash it down from misc drips n drops of soda n food n etc, it took a...

  • Companionship of Books

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Kaitlyn Davis

    A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and fifa 15 coins one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the sa...

  • The Churches of Revelations Part 5

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Lamonte Johnson

    The End of the Matter The Churches of Revelation Part 5     Judges 2:20-22: Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel and said, “Because this nation has violated the covenant I ordained for their ancestors and has not listened to me, I will no longer...

  • Time with our creator

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Rev. Tony Weir

    Time with our creator In these modern times, the common saying going around is '' I would go to church more, but I don't have time''. In this time of age I think we seem to put celebration of our Lord to the bottom of the life list, as I walk around town I ask people the meaning of some of our reli...

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Destruction of a Dream

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Tony Villari

    January 19 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  How about we do something novel and actually discuss what he was all about?  How about we try practicing some of what he preached?  How about we talk to our children and get them involved on the computer?  How about having them pul...

  • New Year - New Habits

    Posted January 4, 2015 by Jessy Schaffer

    On the first Sunday of 2015, January 4th, I thought it would be a good idea to start writing down my thoughts and start to "practice" so to speak, an attempt to flesh out.  First a little background to start off. I grew up in southeastern PA, between Philadelphia and Lancaster. I was raised in...

  • An Excuse for Godlessness?

    Posted January 3, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Albert Einstein was said to be an atheist, yet never used the word to describe his own thoughts on religion.  He viewed God as a word used by people to describe a concept which was beyond man's grasp and their descriptions as a collection of childish stories.  But was this an admission of ...

  • 2015? Be Colorful in Life!

    Posted January 1, 2015 by Tony Villari

    Are you living life to the fullest?  Maybe we can give up resolutions to do what we should be doingfor ourselves anyway, and try squeezing the most out of life for a change. Try being flamboyant and colorful, this might be your last chance.   Be Colorful In Life!

  • Happy New Years to Everyone!!!

    Posted December 31, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I was thinking a lot of people use New Years to try to change things in their life like a diet, saving money or stop swearing (I feel most fail to realize changing the Fword to fudge or frac isn't stopping U swear in your mind U know U are still swearing so have to change your think as well on that ...

  • Do We Take Our Faith for Granted?

    Posted December 30, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Some rambling on a subject that has been preoccupying me for some weeks. I finally got a chance to put pen to paper while watching the Saints pull their fat from the fire. It is a bit long winded, but I hope it makes some sense.  To read it, please follow this link: Taking Faith for Granted&nbs...

  • So you say you don;t want a New World Order?

    Posted December 30, 2014 by Scott Bruno

    New World Order So you say you don’t want a New World Order? So this would suggest that you are fine and dandy with the world the way it is. What type of vision comes to mind when I say these words, “New World Order”? Do you see visions of a planet policed by UN blue helmets, where...

  • Another New Year's Resolution, Chubby?

    Posted December 29, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Thinking about a diet for the coming year?  Again?  Or, have you just thrown up your hands in despair and sat back down on the couch with the "family size" bag of puffed cheese snack?  Instead of beating yourself to death with a diet, unless your health is in danger, how about trying ...

  • Suicide Is Painless?

    Posted December 27, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Unless you're in intense pain from dying anyway, suicide is the only chance in a lifetime where, if everything goes right, you have one, last, irrevocable opportunity to prove to everyone what you really think about yourself.  I have a better idea...  prove you wrong!  To read this ...

  • Ooops I have been thinking again... :-)

    Posted December 26, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Ooops I have been thinking again... :-)I have seen a few posts by friends over time (not just during the holidays) getting upset by other people talking bad about them, or complaining about them, talking behind their backs, n judging them; I have also experienced this in the past mainly before my st...

  • Inner Sanctum Occult Research Guild

    Posted December 26, 2014 by Rev. J.T. Metts: Elder Therion

    Go check me out on tumblr as well!  http://eldertherion.tumblr.com Inner Sanctum Occult Research Guild/O.S.S. International Fraternal Order ossorg@outlook.com Online Occult Supply: Secret City Occult Emporium Blessings! Elder Therion eldertherion@live.com

  • Ordo Sanctum Sanctorum: International Fraternal Order

    Posted December 26, 2014 by Rev. J.T. Metts: Elder Therion

    Ordo Sanctum Sanctorum International   Created and Ministered by Rev. Elder Therion The O.S.S. is an international Fraternal Order offering course studies in progressive "High Magick" practices with the universal goal of promoting human spiritual evolution. Our traditional nine grade ...

  • The "Autumn" of the Christ?

    Posted December 24, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Let's try this again.  I published this under the title "The "Fall" of the Christ" which probably was misunderstood as having a negative connotation.  This has to do with seasons, not reasons; my apologies to those readers keeping me honest.   The dates for the birth of Jesus are all...

  • PROOF OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN?

    Posted December 23, 2014 by Scott Bruno

        The Fibonacci sequence is quite a strong example of how something highly intelligent must have created the universe as we know it. Just have a look at this geometry based foundation for all life structures.  It is this Fibonacci Geo Sequence that ensures a plant grows with propo...

  • Challenge Bravery

    Posted December 23, 2014 by Scott Bruno

      True bravery is in one's testing of the creative places in which we've not yet been or advanceed to. Following a "normal" process that has been set in stone for ages is like the definition of insanity. To continue to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different outcome r...

  • Wise men

    Posted December 23, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    The Wise Men of the East who came to visit the baby Jesus may be likened to the stored-up resources of the soul that rise to the surface when its depths are stirred by a great spiritual revelation. In scriptural symbology East always means the within. The gold, frankincense, and myrrh that the Wise...

  • The Car Industry and the Buyers

    Posted December 22, 2014 by wilmer wesley

    It is known to all that the cars have been a sign of identity and wealth. More and more people at various ages purchase cars. So in order to feed people's vanity, each year the car industry across the whole world produces array of different models, designed to appeal to every age, to every tast...

  • Pope Francis: Like a Bull into 2015

    Posted December 22, 2014 by Tony Villari

    Like a bull in a china shop.  Is he unstoppable?  I sure hope so.  You just gotta love this guy! To read this post follow the link: Pope Francis: Like a Bull into 2015

  • When Enough Is Enough

    Posted December 22, 2014 by Tony Villari

    When do you determine that your conversation has turned into a "braying contest with a jackass" and you would be well-served to step aside?  This was a question put to me recently, my own fault really, as I use the adage occasionally in my posts.  Sometimes people are better left in God's ...