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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoHow I Hope to Raise My Children I will raise them to believe in Jesus n the Christian faith n keep the 2 great commandments honor God, love everyone...I will teach them not to lie n do so by not lying to them, Santa is real he is in each of us, the guy in red suit helps us remember what we should b...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoWell Good Day to You All!!! HUGs to U all I hope/pray U are all doing well/better!!! Last nite was Crazy n Cool but I was trying to sleep but kept getting a vision/message in my head just kept going over n over in my head... One part was strange my ex-GF I had a feeling she wasn't doing well ...
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by Rev. Ashley L. McCarterDear friends of the monastery, As you may have or may have not noticed it has been some time since I have been active online. I have been diagnosed with some life changing illnesses. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. I never thought after all my years is be the one in this case. I am ...
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by Anton Constantin7 day tour: Departure from Bucharest, Romania " A Dracula Tour departing from Bucharest, intended to Dracula enthusiasts, Transylvanian lovers, culture and history fans, adventure seekers. The tour includes the most important historical places related with Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) such as: S...
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by Tony VillariNot much has changed since the London of Charles Dickens, December 19, 1843, when he was forced to self-publish A Christmas Carol. His novella was a statement on the times in this city during a period witnessing the birth of an industrial revolution. As with any revolution this one ...
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by Taress ClarkLonely. Lost. Helpless. Hopeless. Afraid. Angry. Out of control. Depressed. These describe how my life was not too long ago. Before I came into a relationship with my God, life was miserable. It was a mess too big for me to fix. It was a constant struggle just to get through. I was unhappy, had a hu...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenThe person, who is always in a state of worry and anxiety, is another phase of selfish blindness to truth is represented by those in anticipation of loss, of misfortune, of accident always on the verge of some calamity that will surely come if he is faithful with his fears. What is being done is put...
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by Rev. T. Tucker Forensic Psychologist (Ret.)The world is much larger than many of us realize It is larger than the end of one’s nose Larger than one’s own backyard; Larger than our neighborhoods Larger than our own states and countries, So to assume “everyone” thinks like one’s own self; has the same life ad...
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by Tony VillariWhere do we come off presuming to judge in God's name? Just a few long winded thoughts... To read this post please follow the link to my blog, "The Path," at The Hypocrisy of Acceptance?
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by Scott BrunoOn honing ones intuative nature:Intuition is the act of primal instinct based decision making. It is making a decision prior to any other creativity being added to the original idea (Flash Point). The flash point describes the short span of time one has in order to execute the process successf...
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by Scott BrunoOur Combined Calling to the Conscious evolution of Spirit. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges is in simplifying this indescribable, amazing, yet potentially catastrophic and even heaven sent moment in time we and our humanity are experiencing. How do you place it all into a simple, easily recog...
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by Scott BrunoWe indeed are the creators we once thought we were not. Through the ages of the past 6000 years we have recorded a good few avatars (prophets). Any time we go through an age change the seers and sages go on high alert as they await the coming of the next prophet. And so the seers have been ke...
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by Tony VillariTired of being the wallflower? Do you judge the "life of the party" as they dance around with the lampshade on their head? Ever want to just start dancing in the aisles? Maybe, with all going on in the world, this Christmas is time to cut loose! Check out my Sunday Th...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoI had a cool appointment with my counselor 1st talk some about roommates but then talked about the issue last week that upset me greatly n N & that got me talking about my beliefs n understandings of religions n faith n space n the universe n life n everything n the more I talked about the more my...
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by Tony VillariGod sat you down at the table of life and you've seen the cards you've been dealt. You can't win if you don't play, right? So you are faced with a choice. Bet on the come and hope for greener pastures just around the next bend, or get up from the table. What we can't for...
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by Luminary Eddie StarrIn my prior post, I reference this article. Except for churches, their integrated auxiliaries, and public charities whose annual gross receipts are normally less than $5,000, organizations will not be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) unless they notify the IRS that they are applying ...
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by Luminary Eddie StarrHello, members of ULC. I'm a new member, having been ordained 10/27/2014. My passion is my "Help4TheNeedy," as outlined on my blog: Amos Ministries. I received inspiration, in part, from this article. I was interested in learning that churches are automatically tax exempt, and do NOT ne...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPDo not miss the opportunity given to us to pray. Prayer is the gift of God to us to communicate to the Divine. Do not be bothered by time nor space where you can pray. Do not be limited by the formula on how to Pray. The words we speak in prayer does not matter to God. Or the idea of whom to P...
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by Rev Michele McCallisterI have searched for my life's purpose ✨️..... I thought that there was this secret and mystery to my existence. I experienced a relationship with this Heavenly Father that lacked true substance. My desire for truth, my quest for my purpose and that peace and joy that passes all understanding has fin...
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by Tony VillariWhat about that dead end looming ahead of you? What do you do when faced with the proverbial "path to nowhere" in life? The question has been put to me several times. I had to risk falling through my path to find an answer. To read more on this post, please follow t...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenIn Scripture, the divine life combined with divine substance is termed "the Lamb of God." This phrase carries the symbology of the Lamb's purity, innocence, and guilelessness. Its nature is to vivify with perpetual life all things that it touches. It knows only to give, give unceasingly and eternall...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPJust have a good conversation with a workmate about Religion. If your religion is based on knowledge of the book, most people will be deprived of religion. And if all religion will be based on faith, those who are learned will take advantage of the unlearned. If Religion preach about Love, Jo...
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by Rev. Christopher J. Kady, R.M.A.Sermon December 5, 2014 It occurs to me, as a man with such strong ties to medicine and science, that we have to take so much of faith and religion blindly. Without any proof, we tread a fine line between what we know to be true and what we believe. Very often I find myself contemplating th...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco!!! Attention Disclaimers: !!!I Believe in LoveI Believe in Life(was close to death many times in my life n last time doctor told mom to get a casket)I Believe in LaughterI Believe in a GodI Believe in JesusI Believe in Holy Ghost/SpiritI Believe in my Friends/FamilyI Support ALL Faiths ---(Jews, Ch...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenZeal of God that is ego free, this zeal keeps us moving forward in our unfoldment. Keeps us happily balanced in the enjoyment of the Spirit of God. Zeal mixed, joy, and enthusiasm keeps us in the emotions of life itself. Wanting to be. Wanting to serve. Wanting to love. Wanting to ...
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by Tony VillariAre Christmas and Christianity under attack? Will they survive? Follow this link to read this post, The Slow Death of Christmas?
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPFirst of all i want to clear up that i am not a Satanist. I am Pan Pagan Spiritual Universalist believing in One God that has many manifestation. What im about to write here is my point of view with regards to the existence of man, satan and the fallen angels. I believe in the power of God w...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,The season of Advent is the beginning of the Christian Liturgical Year. Thus representing the leading up of and the Birth of Christ. 4th Century France is where this observance began and lasted 4 to 7 weeks. In the 6th Century the Bishop of Rome had set the duration to 4 weeks, and the observance of...
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by Donald HaydenJudging and Casting II Part 2 of 3 (Judging rightly or Righteously) by Dahni © 2014, all rights reserved Time and time again I have heard or heard of many misquoting Matthew. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." and John 8:7b about casting stones. Today, we wi...
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by Donald HaydenJudging and Casting Part 1 of 3 (Judging rightly or Righteously) by Dahni © 2014, all rights reserved Time and time again I have heard or heard of many misquoting Matthew. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." and John 8:7b about casting. Today, we will look at Matt...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoImportant Info About My Notes here:When ever I post/share stuff with notes I want to make it Clear that what I write is my own, the Ideas I write are things I feel I need to share n really weird when I am in the mood/mode to write these notes I feel like being inspired by something more than I...The...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,If There is one thing that I have learned in my 50 + years on this Planet is that there is a broadening Spirituality and Faith, brought on, not only by diversity, but by need. Let's face it, one size does not fit all ! One other thing I have noticed in my studies, teachings and research of my own pa...
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by Tony VillariInsanity has taken over in Ferguson and the surrounding area. Like a disease it is spreading to other towns around the nation not involved in the mess. More and more blacks are stepping forward to decry the actions of the people and the race baiters that have inflamed this situation. &nb...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenWhen you seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you Matt 6:33. Wisdom comes from following this Biblical phrase because when we follow our will or our own understanding of love we fail. When we are in Spirit, Spirit teaches us Its&r...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenLove is our original character. Once original love is reached, we can move on in life as we were powered to do. We were given power of the dominion of the earth. When you receive this power which is the Christ Spirit given to you when you reach your original love so that you can co...
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by Joseph MercierIn the many thing i have learned over the years one of the most important things i have come to learn is to always follow your heart in whatever decision is to be made always follow your heart. The heart will lead you thru pain anguish loss torment unbearable sadness and at times love happiness joy ...
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by Tony Villari"Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create." -- Pope John Paul II I wondered what Ferguson says about us as a people, a society, and a nation. Just a few thoughts. To read this post please follow this link: http://congregationforreligious...
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by Donald HaydenJudging and Casting Part I (word for word and in context) by Dahni © 2014, all rights reserved In examining, Matt. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." and John 8:7b"…He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.." let us understand, judging ...
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by Reverend Jim HallAt this time of year we give thanks to what we have received and for our friends and family who are with us and for those who have passed. I offer this prayer for all of us: As we gather for this meal, I would like to offer thanks to all of you for being here and for sharing the joy of this day wit...
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by Althaea SebastianiWicca is a Witchcraft Religion that was created in the 1940’s by a man named Gerald Gardner. In the 1930’s, he had been initiated into a local group of witches, whose practice was much what one would historically expect: folkloric, regional, and influenced by the Grimoire Traditions. In ...
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by Tony VillariIt is the season, as it should be most of the year, to think about the truly needy; those that are hungry, and especially their children. My intended "short post" turned into one of my longest. I tried to keep it interesting but, as this subject is beaten to death by so many, that becomes a tall ord...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoOh Hi Everyone, It is the time of the year where there are holidays happening...Now it puzzles me why people don't care for people like me say "Happy Holidays!!!" Instead of Merry Christmas???Once a long long long time there the true owners of the America's then people came here n took a...
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by Tony VillariHow we give thanks can be as important as... no, actually, giving thanks is probably the most important thing we can do as humans. How we do it is up to each of us. But, find something to be thankful for! THIS is very important to remember. You wake up every morning with renewed opportunities. If yo...
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by Tony VillariWhen are we crippled? Aren't we all handicapped in some way? When do we finally decide it isn't what we are but, rather, who we are that is of importance? And, in this realization, isn't it time to move forward? http://congregationforreligioustolerance.blogspot.com/2014/11/paraplegia.h...
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by Linda RenkowskiI believe that we are all created equal in the eye's of God. As well as being a Certified Reiki Master I am also an Ordained Minister. This allows me to perform both Minister and Reiki Functions. I specialize in a variety of Reiki Blessed Events. Reiki empowers the light of the ceremony so our pray...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoLife - Death n My thoughts... Well I plan on living for another 100 years yup I plan for this body to keep working for another hundred years n hopefully by that time tech will have advanced enough to be able to transfer the mind(n Soul) into another body of flesh or artificial matter... Yup that...
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by Roger OverwegTWENTY TRUTHS TO REMEMBER 1. Faith is the ability to not panic. 2. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you pray, don't worry. 3. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day. 4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. 5. When we get tangled u...
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by Tony VillariOffending opinions can really anger some folks. Have you ever noticed how they either come back for more, or take on the offender like a rabid dog? Opinions can have that effect. Sometimes it is an unintentional consequece of the opinion. Other times it can be a ploy to elici...
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by Pastor Gerry DiamondDear reader, Anne aspired to work in the modeling field. She realized, however, that even if she lost the requisite pounds, she couldn’t grow the necessary inch. Her face, too, while striking and exotic, lacked the symmetry that defined conventional beauty. Sam was a bright b...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPI am who is I am The perfect manifestation of the Great I am The Supreme Divine Creator of the Universe The Giver of Life to both Seen and Unseen. I create my own reality And manifest it in my life. I am Love. I am Joy. I am Peace. With these I create my own Reality and Manifest Through my...
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by Macarena RichardsonSurrender Jul 22, 2014 Last night I couldn’t sleep…I felt like in a dream… My body was awake screamingfor your skin!My legs tangled in the sheetsmissing holding your hipsagainst me;paddling against the ocean of your bodywild and saltyas your lips!My moan turning you o...
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by Macarena RichardsonJun 2014 Engagement Ring Engagement ring Because your heart is my engagement ring; with you by my side I’m fearless! Your name is the only diamond I want to wear! The only silver my skin wants to feel is the touch of your soul deep inside of me… Because you are my engagem...
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by Tony VillariHave you ever read something in a novel and found you had to go back to read it again because it didn't make sense the first time around? Sometimes it's due to a confusing sentence on the author's part; at times it's due to a preconception on our part as to what we thought was meant due to our...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoOk, now share that dream I had, n think was cool n interesting n a little crazy: The dream starts out with me in my electric wheelchair n a sudden flash light/energy I was standing with no pains or discomfort or any balancing issues n my wheelchair was No-Where in-sight n I was happy n had a sense I...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenIt is because God loves you so much that you are here to experience life and its survival in the Presence with the emotion of joy. Because this emotion is the key….the key….the key …to your law of attraction…and that is why this state of emotion....yes…. joy&...
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by Rev. Vivian Mary GraciolettJesus did not start a religion, man did that. Christianity comes from the word Christian, which was what those who were of "The Way" were called first at Antioch. The original meaning of the word Christian means "The Way" Emperor Constantine created the first “organized” Christian reli...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,What is happening with the Youth of this Generation ? Or better yet, What is with the Parents Raising them ? I ask these to important questions because, Cindy and I were out driving on Monday and happened to be following a School Bus. In the last two seats of the Bus were 3 young girls, by young I...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenMelchizedek, Melkisetek, or Malki Tzedek (/mɛl.ˈkɪz.ə.dɪk/; translated as "my king is righteousness" or was a king and priest who blesses Abram in the 14th chapter of the Book of Genesis. Melechizedek spiritual meaning is the divine will established in man...
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by Yahnnis RiveraThere are over half a million religions (counting sects, communities, etc.), for which humanity strives to teach only one? because humanity is determined to put a face to a God? who are the true atheists? are questions that I sometimes do because I do not understand who determined th...
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by Tony VillariI think we have signs for valid reasons. Sure, some of them really suck, but they are usually there for a darned good reason. I think one of the most important is so God doesn't have to take the rap when you ignore the sign and kill your dumb self. But, I could be wrong. To r...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenSo few people hear the call to their higher self or even act on it. The call to your higher self is always singing out to you. You must act on that call in order to raise your vibrations and become your heaven on earth. To do this you must meditate and bring your physical body where the energy is al...
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by Joshua Ramseya wittness of walking with jesus, I was about 8 year old went my great grandpal died and i stayed with great grandmom after he died for so time . Not long after he died jesus came in the form of him my grandfather, and walk me around the house in all the rooms and said three time every...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenNeighbor! Who is your Neighbor? Luke 10:29 Every single soul that dwells on the face of this earth is your neighbor. We are all connected and there is now such thing as distance. We are all in operation of the Spiritual Law. Divine Law must connect to us, through us and bind...
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by Rev. Korena StatesToday I sit here and wonder how my life has been changed by my many other family members. I am talking about our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits, fish etc. Whatever your pet my be. Have you ever taken the time to really sit down and think how your life would be without them in it? Yes somet...
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by Jon Christopher ParsonsI am sorry to see that most still believe what is written in the major religious texts is the word of God. All 3 major texts are written by man and were written to help in a political power grab at that time, God didn't tell people to kill each other (well at least most of the time he didn't,) man s...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenReligion, at its best, has always spoken to the need for conscious union with our Divine Creator. Many have referred to the joy resulting from such a conscious union. Many have also told of the wonders of redemption and healing which follow. Few, however, have set forth a definite technique, a pract...
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by Tony VillariWhen youj look at the choices you make, do you ask why? And, what does your answer mean? Does it really matter what fork in the road you take, or not? To read this post please folow the attached link: http://congregationforreligioustolerance.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-path-less-trav...
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by Rev. Sandra SmithJust because you are saved, that doesn't mean everyone will accept you. It doesn't mean you are exempt from hardships, and it doesn't mean you won't experience emotional pain at times.
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by Rev. Sandra SmithWhen you are walking with God, you don't have to worry about your so called haters. You don't have to worry about those who talk about you behind your back, are jealous of you, envy you, or even hate you. You don't have to fight with anyone. God is the one who defends you.Your response should be, if...
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by SHARNA EBERLEINAs I contemplate the Beauty that surrounds me here on the Big Island of Hawaii... I offer this Treatment to all it will serve.. God Is Divine Intelligence. Spirit Is Divine Intelligence- and Divine Law is the Soul of Spirit. I am of and within Spirit...my Soul is within and of, tha...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,First of all, this blog is my point of view on the topic I chose to write about. I am sure that a lot of folks here will disagree, some might agree, yet that is life as we know it. Like myself, I'm sure that most of us here were told stories of how we came to be. How the Earth came to be spinning ar...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenIn the Art of Meditation, it tells us, “It is not really we who pray or meditate at all; the spirit meditates within us, and we simply open our consciousness to let the Spirit reveal our need and its fulfillment. There within, is the secret. How different that is from doing mental ...
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by Roger OverwegThe maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the s...
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by Rev.Dr.Vickie FothenJesus, of all ancestors before us, demonstrated most completely the perfection of the Indwelling Christ, which he declared to be the true nature of everyone. In attaining his high consciousness, he took certain steps, which Divine Science recognizes as follows: Recognition...
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by Reverend Rania Marsh(Second posting. I lost the majority of this post when I tried to post on the web page). Hello, everyone! I know I don't post very often, life has a way of getting in the way of things we enjoy and do! Well, Spring is on it's way here, and for me, it can't come soon enough! I have a theory t...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPDear Fellow Ministers of Faith, We are all here and been ordained by the Universal Life Church and the Monastery according to our Faith and to the belief system that we are walking to our Path. And the Path we chose to walk is the path of faith and service to mankind. As Minister of faith, ...
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by Deanna ScottI need to have a charity bakesale to help out a few people financially who are quite ill. If anyone has suggestions please let me know. I am among those who need the support. I have been spending a lot of time in the hospital and Emergency room due to things doctors are neglecting ...
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by Benae Ingram1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
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by Benjamin McAvoySo you see, the advancement of our world has been brought about by the diligent effort of those so-called practitioners, the bearers of light in this world - the yogis, the realized ones, the mahatmas, the masters. Those greater ones are more beneficial, are working in a greater dimension. But even ...
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by Rev. David Safford, D.D.Growing up in the south, the majority of the people I met were either Catholic or Baptist, and reconnecting with some of them years later has been... an experience. Occasionally I'll have an enlightening and thought provoking conversation with one of these people, but more often than not I am met wi...
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by Rev. David Safford, D.D.The Creator has blessed my wife and I with a healthy and problem free pregnancy; in about a month my first child, William D.B. Safford, will be joining this world. My wife and I waited nearly 7 years after college before deciding to have children... mainly because of the shape of the USA and the wor...
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by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAAA typical Jew in Jesus' time had only one name, sometimes supplemented with the father's name or the individual's hometown. Thus, in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as "Jesus of Nazareth"[g] (Matthew 26:71), "Joseph's son" (Luke 4:22), and "Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth" (John 1:45). How...
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by Benjamin McAvoyAcceptance of others Once we begin letting go of judging ourselves, we have a chance to begin letting go of judging others. But is that even possible? We seem hardwired by evolution to judge and assess other people. Is this person a threat, a potential competitor, friend, or ally? A poten...
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by Pastor, Don LanierAs you well know, I write a lot on choices. Our lives are based on them, are molded by them and they guide us from one point to the next. Sometimes these choices are initiated not by us but by the external events in our lives such as deaths, births, job losses, marriages and divorces. When things l...
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by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.It has been widely reported that there is basically $33 trillion in a super fund set up by President Ronald Reagan to end the Cold War with and pay off the national debt with. Leftover money to be paid to the American people. He left Lee Wanta in charge of these funds for America. Crooked pol...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,Why are we here? Perplexing question isn't it? Complicated as well perhaps. If we think about it, we ask this of ouselves this quite often. For example, we get to the grocery, and suddenly.....Why am I here? We go to a party we really didn't want to go to ......and ask Why am I here? That very s...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoHow I Am Feeling Now...In the Bible there are many things that talk about the struggles n challenges that we are bless for going though n I believe in His path for me n us BUT I am ever feeling I am being called do something more n with the amount of dreams n thoughts I have been having about starti...
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by SHARNA EBERLEIN"Man, automatically and according to Law, attracts to himself a correspondance of his inner attitudes. Inner mental attitudes may be induced through right thinking and correct knowing." SOM p. 322 Earnest Holmes TREATMENT: God Is! Universal Law works through me a...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,Mary Magdalene, A female figure in the bible associated with Christ, along with Joanna, Susanna and several others. It is said that the Women provided for them ( the 12) out of their means...I would think that to mean wealth or property. Anyway, Mary Magdalene was supposed to have been driven out of...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPIn my prayer Our Lady of Peace has spoken to my higher self and she said: " Groups are created so that indivual may found a sense of belongingness. Family, School, Church, Community, Nation, Continent and Worlds. Sense of belongingness is a form of Peace where individual share them selves thro...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPBeing a Peace Weaver we are are not excempted to the attack of worry, fear, etc in our life. I my self is also subjected to that situation. I am worried about my personal future and financial standing. But thanks to the Holy Spirit that through prayers we can have Peace. The Message of t...
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by High Priestess Crystal ForestmoonAutumn Enchantments I don't know about you but tis time of the year, Autumn, brings me such a renewed Energy to all aspects in my life. Maybe its the crisp cool air, the scent of fallen leaves, pumpkins, squash, or the many decorations and colors about. Or maybe it's because Samhain is the New Year ...
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by Valerie WoodardI was Ordained in ULC in the spring of 2009. Although I had often considered becoming a Minister… I was never comfortable claiming any particular faith or denomination. I thought maybe if I was ordained… I would become more serious in my path. Although officiating a wedding was a novel...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPExodus 7:1 says that: "the LORD speaks to Moses: See i made you as God to Pharoah, and Aaron your brother shall be your Prophet." God is powerful enough to make Moses to God to Pharoah. And this same thing that happen during the canonization of saints. But we who live right now are the present...
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by Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon OPCPAs i journey in my spirituality and ministry that i found out that most native people are easily to be converted into new dominant religion such as in Christianity and Islam. For example in the Philippines, the Kankaney Ethnic People have originally believe in Kabunyian as their Creator God. B...
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by Rev. Anthony PapillionI was ordained as a ULC minister in December of 2009 but never found the opportunity to do much with it. I live in the middle of one of the most conservative areas of one of the most conservative states in the country and liberalized religions are about as welcomed here as pot smoking hippies. ...
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by Rev. David Safford, D.D.Judge not lest ye be judged. A phrase that rings as true today as it was at it's inception. Being a man of a multifaceted faith presents challenges to me when dealing with particularily zealous people from my past. It never ceases to amaze me when my staunch Catholic friends accuse others of being s...
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by Taress ClarkI'm learning that no matter what goes on in our lives, God is with us. Through the laughter, sadness, pain, hard times, confusing times and all that's in between, God is with us. There's nothing He doesn't see and He cares about every detail of our lives. If it's important to us, it's important...
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by (Brother)Brenten StevensThank you for posting this information . I’ve often placed these facts in the path of so called religious zelots to which I get , well that was a long time ago . I’m not going to dig into our current hatred , judgment , condemnation put forth by political so called Christian Right . I detest any gro...
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by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JGBy Seongcheo The Buddha Sakyamuni isn’t the only one to have given Dharma talks. Everything throughout the universe always speaks the Dharma. Even the huge boulders atop the mountains give Dharma talks hundreds of times greater than the buddhas in the temples. You’r...