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  • I Know My Purpose

    Posted April 24, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    from Practicing Self-Revealization AcceptanceWeek 1I Know My PurposeI realize the magnificence of my life and I am thrilled knowing that I can revel in the knowledge that it all makes sense to me. No longer do I consider erroneous alternatives for my existence. No longer do I wonder at the so-calle...

  • Understanding Gender

    Posted April 24, 2014 by Jennifer Hinch

    DISCLAIMER - this research speaks of gender, sexuality issues.  If you view this type of medical research offensive, please do NOT read this blog?       One day I'll figure out how to work the links.   I am still finding my way on my path.  My truth is, I am draw...

  • Communication

    Posted April 23, 2014 by Jennifer Hinch

    There are so many ways to communicate, Email, Hangouts, Instant messenger, Text, Phone. None of these are face-to-face which I find preferable so I can see expressions and body reactions.  Since I am a sensory type person....I need to see these expressions and body languages to assist me in det...

  • The Buddha Replies to the Deva

    Posted April 23, 2014 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

      On a certain day when the Blessed Onedwelt at Jetavana, the garden of Anathapindika,a celestial deva came to him in the shape of a Brahmanenlightened and wearing clothing as white as snow. The deva asked, What is the sharpest sword?What is the deadliest poison?What is the fiercest fir...

  • Yesterday's Tomorrow

    Posted April 22, 2014 by Pastor Mary Stephenson O.M

    Not many people (just close friends and my family) know that I am a published author of poetry,songs, short stories and that I have a novel in progress. I used to write daily for years. My mom (who died in October 2007 of cancer) was my biggest supporter and fan. I found that after she died I no lon...

  • Ponderings Of My Mind

    Posted April 21, 2014 by Pastor Mary Stephenson O.M

    I have been pondering some things in my mind about this site and the discord that I see almost daily here. I have many friends from all around the word that have many different ideas about religion, spirituality, and ideals. With that being said, I personally believe in The Holy Trinity. Having been...

  • Finding the right church for you

    Posted April 20, 2014 by Michael Foster

    When you are searching for the right church for you ask five important questions. Those questions are:   (1.) What church should you attend?   Christians do spend a lot of time trying to find the "right" church. Throughout the history of churches, this method does not work.   On...

  • Blessing For Passover & Easter

    Posted April 19, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Every year, as Passover and Easter approach, it's my custom and honor and joy to wish Passover and Easter blessings to all my Jewish and Christian readers. This year, I'm including three very different blessings about the same holidays. One is for all my readers who celebrate Passover, one for ...

  • Did Christians really ‘steal’ Easter from the pagans?

    Posted April 19, 2014 by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG

      (CNN) — It’s that time of year again: the time when chocolate comes in pastels, cherry blossoms start to bloom and well-marketed religion exposés are released to the world. In other words, it’s Easter.     Among the rash of sensationalist stories we can...

  • Ministry 101: Red Flag Spotting

    Posted April 18, 2014 by +Bro Karl Buchanan, OE

    The Church, Congregation and Clergy, like everybody else, are targets all too often selected by people that can really do some harm. Here is a basic checklist of traits that, if one has very many checks on at all can reflect a higher risk personality. Bear in mind that people are far from perfec...

  • What is Passover April 14-22nd

    Posted April 18, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    What Is Passover? The holiday’s history and observance 18     The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan. It commemorates th...

  • My observations

    Posted April 16, 2014 by Taress Clark

    It might be just me, because I am new and recently ordained but, it seems to me that there is alot of judgement and criticism here. Not calling anyone in particular out on the subject. I'm just speaking on my experience, thusfar, on the site. First off, I want to say that in no way am...

  • Adjusting to Zero

    Posted April 16, 2014 by +Bro Karl Buchanan, OE

    The really hopeless victims of mental illness are to be found among those who appear to be most normal. "Many of them are normal because they are so well adjusted to our mode of existence, because their human voice has been silenced so early in their lives, that they do not even struggle or suffer...

  • CHARITY

    Posted April 15, 2014 by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAA

    1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (Holy Bible ) Surat Al-Baqarah 2:271 If you disclose your charitable expenditures, they are good; but if you conceal them and give them to the poor, it is better for you, and He will remove ...

  • JOY

    Posted April 15, 2014 by Cheryl Schuster

    Where is JOY?    (yes, all caps)   There is a place deep within us that holds the key to JOY.  Our everyday experiences take up so much of our focus that we forget completely about that special place within.   Perhaps we’ve lived experiencing mostly hurt and d...

  • Help desperatly needed

    Posted April 13, 2014 by Justin Reddick

    Tomorrow ameren is going to shut our electricity off. We somehow have amassed a 1580.00 bill. I cannot fathom how because our small house, according to their energy usage report, we use around 220-250.00 a month in electric. We paid 800 two months ago, and 285 last month. We are desperate for help a...

  • I AM Here

    Posted April 12, 2014 by Carolyn Maloney

    Have you ever asked yourself the questions...what is the mark I want to leave on the world? What is the legacy that I will leave behind? At some stage I think most of us have.   Now I have new questions that I ask myself... Why do I want to leave a mark behind? What is my need for a legacy of...

  • How to Intervene When You Witness a Wrong

    Posted April 12, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Sitting in a restaurant in New York City, I noticed a family eating at a table next to me. "How sweet," I thought, "a nice couple taking out their three children on a beautiful night." Until I noticed something very disturbing: The father was berating his young child, maybe 9-10 year old, and sudden...

  • Good vs. Evil

    Posted April 10, 2014 by Chad Spawr

    I've thought often about the difference between good and evil, and have in the past wondered why a loving omnipresent and omnipotent God would allow evil; that allowing evil is as much a gift from God as is good.   What God gives us is the freedom to make our own selections between good and e...

  • Be Blessed

    Posted April 10, 2014 by Paul Germana

    The Great Mantra is offered to all. It sings hope to the soul that sings it, by destroying the 16 envelopments into which one is more than likely to become entangled. The sixteen kalas are the subtle aspects of the spirit soul, who is living in this natural body. They are: Life Force, Faith, Ether, ...

  • The End of the Search

    Posted April 8, 2014 by Martin (Mah_Tyn) Davis

    WHERE DO WE GO FROM NOT-HERE?                                     Labyrinth     The apparent precursor to realization of non-dual reality is to grasp at the concept that any effort to ...

  • Through the blood of Christ

    Posted April 8, 2014 by Taress Clark

    Through the blood of Christ, we are forgiven. Through the blood of Christ, we are healed. Through the blood of Christ, we are made new. Through the blood of Christ, we have been reconciled to God. Through the blood of Christ, we can receive God's love. Through the blood of Christ, we have been ...

  • Facebook Liking

    Posted April 5, 2014 by Pharoh Ahaya

    Greetings fellow Ministers Do you have facebook too?  Let's trade likes and fellowship.  Looking forward to reading more about you and sharing the wisdom. https://www.facebook.com/PharohsHouse

  • Seek the point of view of God

    Posted April 4, 2014 by Paul Germana

    Four friends once started dealing in cotton. They had a godown (warehouse) for the storage of the bales; finding that the cottonseeds attracted rats to the godown, a cat was introduced by them to scare the rodent throng. They tied jingles to her feet and since they loved it much, the jingles were go...

  • Poems Pt. 2

    Posted April 2, 2014 by Taress Clark

    Life would not be the same without you in my life I need you even in my best moments, especially during times of strife   Just because you exist, I can face any challenge that comes my way Because of your unfailing love for me, all my hurts and fears can fall away   You're the center...

  • Poems

    Posted April 2, 2014 by Taress Clark

    Lord, there's never a moment you're not with me, so there's never a time to fear I may not be able to see you, but I can be sure you're always near   Because you're always faithful, I can fully put my trust in you I know you'll never lead me astray and your love for me will always rema...

  • Lord, empty me of me

    Posted April 2, 2014 by Taress Clark

    Lord, empty me of me so I can be filled with you Lord, empty me of me so you can shine through   Lord, empty me of me and all that is wrong Empty me of me, so I can sing a new song   Lord, empty me of me of bitterness, anger, and strife Lord empty me of me, so through you I can...

  • God's Lament

    Posted April 2, 2014 by Vincent Stransky

    God’s Lament At The Death Of Man   While I sleep. While I dream of them. The laughter and sorrow. Their souls sing out at life. I love them. They love no more. Cold in my solitude. The silence crushes me. Despair rends me. I am abandoned. I am defeated. I am complete.   I am d...

  • God is my everything. Is He yours?

    Posted April 2, 2014 by Taress Clark

    God is my everything. He is my strength. He is my comforter. He is my peace and joy. My life wouldn't be the same without Him. He is my world. He is my best friend. I can always count on His unfailing love and presence. I know I am nothing without Him, yet everything in Him. I know He will never fai...

  • the Truth...

    Posted April 1, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    something I learned a long while ago:When some asks:You like this I made; this dress look good on me; etcmy answer:what do you think about it??? Do You like/love it??? (if they say yes) then my answer is Cool then it is good for you n my opinion is to support you...I say this most of the time to spa...

  • The object of my affection

    Posted April 1, 2014 by Taress Clark

    For many years I searched for someone, anyone who would give me the love, approval, and validation that I so longed for. Each time I would venture into a new "relationship", I always ended up feeling disappointed and hurt. And that void in my heart only grew bigger and bigger. Yet I felt that if onl...

  • Depression Awareness

    Posted March 31, 2014 by Druid Clinton Williams

    Some people are capable of pulling themselves out of depression by their bootstraps alone. These people DO NOT have clinical depression, which results from a chemical imbalance in the brain and is often handed down genetically from generation to generation. It is a medical illness, not merely...

  • Spiritual Beliefs

    Posted March 31, 2014 by Catherine Memale

    I wrote this over 10 years ago and have found that these remain my core beliefs:   Spiritual Outline and Key Beliefs 1.) I believe in love; -in loving thy neighbor -in loving thy enemy *though there have been those who have tried to kill my spirit and crush my dreams, I believe that, if eve...

  • Monogamy, Dating, Commitment

    Posted March 31, 2014 by Jennifer Hinch

      "Lesbians can't stand dating bisexuals you can never be trusted and never can be monogamist" "Don't like bisexuals you are only cowardly lesbians hiding behind males, y'all need to come totally put, DAMN YOU COWARDS" monogamy The custom or condition of having only one mate in an i...

  • The Gossiper & The Priest

    Posted March 30, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Two men asked him for a loan. He gave them both a generous sum on condition that he’d be repaid in a year’s time. A year later the debtors returned. One looked broke. “Unfortunately, I do not have the money to repay you,” he began. “Honestly, it was so liberating t...

  • when i die

    Posted March 30, 2014 by William Or Asian Wil Steele

    ill miss the sex i feel alive the most while iam going through sexual acts the world seems to slow down and iam here just for this moment the scents the tastes the sensations that occur are nothing truths among lies for that second its just about senses

  • weddings

    Posted March 29, 2014 by rose d'alessandro

    looking forward to officiating same sex marriages once legal in Michigan any helpful hints? as far as publicizing , where?  and what do u charge for a ceremony?

  • Items that my mother n I need ASAP!!!...

    Posted March 29, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    Items that my mother n I need ASAP!!!... Here is a List of Items that My HouseHold is Real Need to GetASAP!!! My suffers from MS, crippling body pains that have bound to the living room in her recliner she wears a diaper because she can not move in time to get to the bathroom every movement of...

  • A Childs Eyes

    Posted March 29, 2014 by Vincent Stransky

    A letter to the followers of Christ   The following parable is a form of charades in which a child and an expert describe an object. The task is for you to determine what is being described. The lesson of the parable will be in the form of a question later in this text.   An expert is ...

  • My Beliefs... (note I write as my brain is thinking so some of

    Posted March 28, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    I want to share my views n beliefs about many things, n want to makeit clear these are my views n beliefs n it is in no way has to be yoursor in no way do you have to agree but just understand where I am comingfrom n know I respect you your views n beliefs n think it is ok to agreeto disagree with e...

  • Splinters (A Remebrance)

    Posted March 28, 2014 by Vincent Stransky

    Splinters (A Remembrance).   It begins where it ends.   Something happened yesterday. Something that had happened too many times, and something that had never happened before. A Jew from Nazareth died. He said that he had come to save us all and then we killed him. In my grief, in the ...

  • Self to Self

    Posted March 27, 2014 by Jennifer Hinch

    Disclaimer - This is not my writing.  It is simply something that made me stop and go Hmmmmm.  My response to specific situations does not always come from where it should. While I have no problem standing up for myself, I am learning that emotional responses are not always the best fo...

  • Tax laws

    Posted March 27, 2014 by Christopher Booe

    I have officiated two ceremonies so far and have three planned for the near future. I have just committed to two more ceremonies at a future tba date. Up to this point I have not charged any fee for my services. Most judges (justice of the peace) around here charge $50 or more. I am thinking of char...

  • Hindu Spiritual

    Posted March 26, 2014 by Paul Germana

    One who receives the manra is a Hindu and I am offering it. Merely repeat this mantra 3 times and then add it to your daily prayer and meditation. Krishna WILL reveal Himself: hare krsna hare krsna krsna krsna hare hare hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare

  • Message of Jesus

    Posted March 25, 2014 by Rev. Ralph Coutard

    Jesus has been given the title of The Great Teacher by many people who have studied and applied his teachings throughout history. The surprising thing is that Jesus was not the typical philosopher or preacher that people were used to. Unlike some other people Jesus tried to make his advice understan...

  • The Shift

    Posted March 23, 2014 by Monica Tucker

    You won’t find this blog meaningful…or you will feel a shift from pain and anxiety to spiritual consciousness and awareness. “We are experiencing now an alteration of collective consciousness, centered not in government or science or religion per se. It is center...

  • our church

    Posted March 23, 2014 by Ian son of Watt

    sunday 23/2014.   At the Church a new addition to the staff,  Franklin our youth pastor so far we have had two interviews and will vote this wensday but Franklin is already prepairing for this summers events, I do beleive the vote will be unanimous, and we will all be blessed with our new...

  • A calling?

    Posted March 23, 2014 by Brother Ray Browell

    So I have been struggling with things as of late. HEalth is not great, I need total reconstructive surgery on my spine, and everything in between. Now I am not on the pitty pot, just wondering why is all.   I was also thinking of the night I got ordained. My wife was sleeping on the couch, I ...

  • From Jewish Passover to Christian Eucharist: The Todah

    Posted March 23, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Scholars have often wondered how the practice of Christian Eucharist could have arisen from the Lord’s Supper, which occurred in the context of the Jewish Passover. Since Passover occurs only once a year, how is it that the Christians got the notion that they could celebrate Jesus’ sacri...

  • What is Shabbat?

    Posted March 22, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Shabbat is Rest: Shabbat is an island of tranquility in the maelstrom of work, anxiety, struggle and tribulation that characterizes our daily lives for the other six days of the week. For approximately 25 hours each week, the world literally comes to a halt: the business is closed, the car...

  • our church

    Posted March 22, 2014 by Ian son of Watt

         our church will be starting on easter sunday but we will be having service as soon as Wensday the 26th of March 2014, we have to get some people together for the weekend after to pick up chairs and tables it seems we are picking up members from local towns nearby,  &nb...

  • Truth Never Changes

    Posted March 22, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    Truth never changes, it is the same today as it was yesterday and forever.  It fills the universe with God, therefore all Truth is here and now, and all that is true is eternal. There is no new Truth.  Man may gain new ideas of the Truth, and revelation of God must bring new ideas to us, ...

  • Understanding Selfishness

    Posted March 22, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    From the book Self-Revealization Acceptance - An Introduction by Stephen Kaufman, Founder   Chapter 2 Understanding Selfishness   M any people have problems when they contemplate voluntary change. This is because they fear inconveniencing others for the wrong rea...

  • Grenzbegriff

    Posted March 21, 2014 by Monica Tucker

    “In the present moment you have access to the power of life itself, that which has been traditionally called God. When you stray from that moment, all you’re left with is the concept of God. Even the belief of God is a poor substitute for the reality of God manifesting every mo...

  • Soldiers of Christ Community Outreach

    Posted March 19, 2014 by Rev. Al Smith

    We are calling upon the help of everyone within our community that has the ability to do so. We live in a country rich in resources, love, and compassion, and it is our hope that each of you that feel led by God, allows him to lead you down a path of compassion and love towards our fellow man. "Sold...

  • Soldiers of Christ Community Outreach

    Posted March 19, 2014 by Rev. Al Smith

    I would like to thank you for allowing us to share our vision from God with you. We have started a non-profit organization called "Soldiers of Christ Community Outreach" We believe there is NO EXCUSE that anyone should go through a day or night hungry or without the bare necessities that are require...

  • What Does Judaism Say About Taking Revenge?

    Posted March 19, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Thou shall not take revenge… — Leviticus 19:18 What is taking revenge? Taking revenge is when you ask someone, “Lend me your sickle,” and he says no. The next day he comes to you and asks you “Lend me your hatchet.” You respond, “I am ...

  • How Does 'Forgiveness' Work?

    Posted March 18, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Question:   Lately I have been having a lot of confusion trying to figure out if and how G-d can forgive people of their sins. Suppose someone sins by killing another person or setting someone's house on fire, and then that person genuinely repents and desires to do all that he/she ...

  • God the Father: For this is the final period – the final chapte

    Posted March 18, 2014 by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.

      God the Father: For this is the final period – the final chapter in the fulfillment of My Holy Will Thursday, March 13th, 2014 @ 20:45 My dearest daughter, My Protection is extended right now over all of My children in the world who love Me. I do this in abundance, because...

  • My other information

    Posted March 17, 2014 by Edward Dodson

    www.facebook.com/revedwardmdodson www.facebook.com/revcountryboy edodsonbjnm(Twitter)  edodson.bjnm(Skype) Hope to see you all there thanks and maygod bless

  • Torah Reading for Shemini Leviticus 9:1-11:47

    Posted March 16, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Chapter 9 1. And it was on the eighth day, that Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel.     א. וַיְהִי בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁמִינִי קָרָא משֶׁה לְאַהֲרֹן וּלְבָנָיו וּלְזִקְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל: And it was on the eighth day: of the in...

  • Training the Subconscious

    Posted March 16, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    Training the Subconscious Mind to Act in Absolute Time From Extensions of Self-Revealization Acceptance Thought by Reverend Stephen Frederick Kaufman Founder, Self-Revealization Acceptance ™               It is a generally universal...

  • I want you to tell all of My followers that their prayers are b

    Posted March 16, 2014 by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.

      My dearest daughter I want you to tell all of My followers that their prayers are being heard and that many evil events are being mitigated as a result.I also wish it to be known that as a result of your suffering My daughter that I have been able to save four million souls.My Mercy has be...

  • My children, you will always be under my protection when you ca

    Posted March 16, 2014 by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.

      Sunday, March 9th, 2014 @ 17:25My children, you will always be under my protection when you call on me, the Mother of Salvation, throughout this Mission. I am a servant of God and my role is to serve my Son, Jesus Christ, and help Him in His quest for souls, which will cover the whole...

  • I Am All-Merciful. I do not seek revenge

    Posted March 16, 2014 by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.

      I Am All-Merciful. I do not seek revenge Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 @ 21:25 My dearly beloved daughter, remember that God always judges in favour of the oppressed. He will never exalt those who exalt themselves. For every man that is exalted, the lowest of the low in your world will be...

  • Mother of Salvation: They will present a new red book, with the

    Posted March 16, 2014 by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.

      Mother of Salvation: They will present a new red book, with the head of a goat embedded within its cover Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 @ 20:39 My dear child, when I gave birth to my Son, this meant that I not only delivered the Son of man, the Saviour of the world, but also brought about...

  • My Tears will have ceased by then, but My Sadness will be never

    Posted March 16, 2014 by Dr. Tracey Cooke, d.d.

     Print Message My Tears will have ceased by then, but My Sadness will be never ending Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 @ 21:08 My dearly beloved daughter, when a man separates from Me, I follow him to the ends of the Earth to draw him back to Me. He may insult Me, commit terrible atroc...

  • What does it mean to have a relationship with God

    Posted March 16, 2014 by James Ross

    Dear God, I wanted to write a letter to you because I know that you are dissapointed in me, but I wanted to let you know that I am doing everything in my power to seek your approval. I am not perfect, and I know I will never be 100% on top of things, sometimes I want to scream at you for all the th...

  • "We Sing the Body Electric.."

    Posted March 15, 2014 by +Bro Karl Buchanan, OE

    I remember an author who once said "the desert is the locus dei" and I remember laughing not only about the boast, but that the guy looked like a carving of some wind blasted, grinning thing you would buy in one of our tourist shops to stick in the yard. Him, poor thing, I bet would scare off gopher...

  • Spirit of the thing itself

    Posted March 15, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    What the Spirit of the Thing Itself is by Stephen F. Kaufman Founder, Self-Revealization Acceptance™ Spirit of the Thing Itself is the Creative Power of the Universe that expresses desire in manifest form based on the exact definitions of what it is told to demonstrate and it does so ins...

  • What Self-Revealization Acceptance is.

    Posted March 14, 2014 by Stephen Kaufman

    What Self-Revealization Acceptance™ is by Stephen Kaufman             Self-revealization acceptance brings into functional and tangible form ALL the creative energy of the universe as it is instructed to reveal itself as. Self-revealiza...

  • Daily Thelim-Psalms CH:66-68

    Posted March 14, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

  • Daily Thelim Chapters 66-68

    Posted March 14, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Chapter 66 This psalm describes the praises and awe-inspiring prayers that we will offer God upon the ingathering of the exiles. 1. For the Conductor, a song, a psalm. Raise your voices in jubilation to God, all the earth!2. Sing the glory of His Name; make glorious His praise.3....

  • What is Purim?

    Posted March 14, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    The festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old,...

  • Complaining constructively

    Posted March 13, 2014 by Margaret Agee

    In my job, I see a lot of customer compliments and complaints.  My goal is to solve the problems.  I'm really, really good at it, but sometimes, the customers themselves put up the biggest obstacles.  If you're having a problem with a company, here are a few tips to get the best help....

  • Grief- Your Terms

    Posted March 13, 2014 by Rev. Corenia Breum

         I personally have not lost a child unexpectedly or due to sickness. I have, however lost grandparents and a parent. The following was published on Facebook 3-13-14 by Kay Warren , and I believe it can help many. Peace and Blessings.   https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ka...

  • the not so secret book of shadows

    Posted March 13, 2014 by rev. brandon shy

    PROTECTION AND COOURAGE SACHET: 3 LARGE WHOLE ALLSPICE, 5WHOLE 1 PINCH THYME, 1/2 PRT BLESSED THESTLE, 1PINCH VALERIAN ROOT, 1 PINCH VERVAIN, A FEW DROPS COMANING OIL.  TAKE A 2IN X 2IN  SQUARE OF RED FELT AND FOLD IT ITO A TRIANGALSEW ALMOST SHUT FILL WITH HERBS PLACE CORD IN FLAP A...

  • the not so secret book of shadows

    Posted March 9, 2014 by rev. brandon shy

    fire of AZREAEL  2prt sandalwood, 1 prt cedar, 1/2 prt juniper buner for scrying

  • What Does it Mean to “Believe in G‑d”?

    Posted March 9, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

      Even the honest atheist will agree that a first cause, an original being, must have preceded the universe. This original cause or source is what so humbled Einstein, although he incorrectly described it as a religious experience. The questions of faith begin with how we understand ...

  • When Searching the Cosmos for Direction

    Posted March 8, 2014 by Linette Gomillion-Ellis

    Life is filled with many avenues and turns, sometimes we get caught up going with the flow, enjoying the ride. But what happens when your spirit starts giving you signals that it's time to stop and take stock? It's then you find yourself at the famous cross roads of life. You think to yourself th...

  • Daily Tehillim - Psalms Chapters 35-38

    Posted March 8, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    Chapter 35 This psalm is an awe-inspiring and wondrous prayer about David's enemies-that they be as chaff before the wind, chased by the angel of God. It also declares that everything comes about through God's help. 1. By David. Fight my antagonists, O Lord, battle those who battle against...

  • Daily Tehillim - Psalms Chapters 35-38

    Posted March 8, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

  • Lose the ego

    Posted March 7, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    It seems like in this world people are working on achieving more and more and looking for the best in everything.  The kingdom of heaven is not name brand clothes, beauty salons, no reconstructive surgeries, shoes, jewelry, car, nor physical mansions.  While it seems everyone is striving f...

  • Change is Essential

    Posted March 6, 2014 by Linette Gomillion-Ellis

    Change should be more than just an adjustment to the pillows on the couch, change should take you to places you have never been before. Change should give you wings, and topple warn out ideas that are no longer relevant. (This is from my blog at : blog.allinreach.com ) please check it out and subscr...

  • Don't Tell Me To Cheer Up!

    Posted March 5, 2014 by Pastor Gerry Diamond

    You are walking down the street when you pass an old friend whose head is down, a deep frown etched on her face. You instinctively say to her, “Cheer up,” hoping to lift her spirits. Well, it won’t. It will, however, make her angry, frustrated and more depressed. You are being an ...

  • Climbing the Mountain

    Posted March 4, 2014 by Kelly Gregory

       I wrote this awhile back....Climbing the Mountain Everyone climbs the mountain As I climb I look back over all the rocks, ledges, and trees that I have over come. You see I will never get to the top of the mountain, No one will. For it is not getting to the top that is important...

  • I Pray You Enough

    Posted March 4, 2014 by Rev. T. Tucker Forensic Psychologist (Ret.)

    A recommended read for all; I was lucky enough to have read this back in 2004. It touched my soul as I am sure it will touch yours.  The Author anonymous.   I Pray You ENOUGH: Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced t...

  • Experiencing Life

    Posted March 3, 2014 by Kelly Gregory

    We all are so different and I for one like the comfort of it most of the time. But as all things we forget that some things one might be experiencing is major to them, at the same time it is a minor issue to another that is going through the same type of thing. We all have so many levels of unders...

  • the not so secret book of shadows

    Posted March 2, 2014 by rev. brandon shy

                          CRUCIBLE OF COURAGE                         &nb...

  • Original Sin

    Posted March 1, 2014 by Rev.Dr.Vickie Fothen

    The theory of Adam’s sin is that by living apart from the Presence of God it seemed he took the easier of paths by his choice rather than repenting and staying with God because he was ashamed of what he did.  Looking at myself I can see this happens to all humankind, yet we are able to re...

  • WICA Corp.

    Posted February 28, 2014 by Priestess Faeryie door

    Sending a call out to everyone to start a new non-profit called tentatively World Witch Amnesty, Priest/ess Corp., or WICA Corp.  Looking for a Secretary, and volunteers and persons with special abilities or skills.  One does not need to be wiccan to join WICA means only a wise person in t...

  • Soul Haven

    Posted February 26, 2014 by Reverend George Hoppes

    Soul Haven is a domestic violence program that helps folks in a domestically violent situation to get out. We are not a shelter but work with them. We are a Sanctuary from violence. We go places and do things that many shelters and such will not or can not go. If you are in need of assistence please...

  • St Phanarius' mum

    Posted February 26, 2014 by eddie street

    "Little is known of the holy Martyr Phanurius, except that which is depicted concerning his martyrdom on his holy icon, which was discovered in the year 1500 among the ruins of an ancient church on Rhodes, when the Moslems ruled there. Thus he is called "the Newly-Revealed." The faithful pray to...

  • Hurt feelings

    Posted February 24, 2014 by Deanna Scott

    Right now I am dealing with hurt feelings by a woman who is supposed to be a powerful healing woman of God who spoke at the church I attend.  She spent so much time with others but when she came to me said NOTHING, spoke in tongues and walked away.  I felt the holy spirit wash over me but ...

  • Angels Among us

    Posted February 23, 2014 by stephanie westbrook

    How many of you out there have had a perfect friend appear in your life when times were really rough. Only to find that friend seemed to conviently disapear when the trama drama ended. Now I don't mean that they faded into the walls and disapeared. But they seemed to go away silently, or without muc...

  • Bill Hicks- The World is a Ride

    Posted February 21, 2014 by Druid Clinton Williams

      “The world is like a ride at an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it, you think it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round; it has thrills and chills and it's very brightly colored and it's very loud and it's fun......

  • Legal human trafficing?

    Posted February 21, 2014 by Rev. Larry Chamberlain

    funny how some churches can hold high thier standards in the santuary, but in lie to thier congregation about what they do behind closed doors. even though the Lutheran socal services claim no aquaintance with the church, the church still pay these people to take children from families and trade the...

  • HUGs to all that Follow His Teaching n Love!!!

    Posted February 18, 2014 by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' Fusco

    HUGs to all that Follow His Teaching n Love!!!   WARNING MY OPINION BEING EXPRESSED!!!Gay n Lesbian getting married angers many, many say they are Christians n they are just keeping to what the Bible says...Ok... Question(S)/Points!!!Yes old testament of Bible says something like:"Man laying...

  • Rainy-Day Magick

    Posted February 17, 2014 by High Priestess Crystal Forestmoon

            Rainy Day Magick, by Melanie Marquis     Like plants of the Earth, through the rain, we thrive. A rainy day presents a great opportunity to connect with nature and work fast acting, life-enhancing magic. Rain is both a part of nature&rsq...

  • Untitled

    Posted February 16, 2014 by Austin Malcome

    For the downtrodden, the lonely, the humble souls sickened by hypocrisy,the sick,the angry-for every one of us that needs peace,and a tranquil heart,let us first pray for unparalleled calm,then pray for guidance,and strength,that we might seek out others that are also in pain and in need.Through our...