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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...
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by Sharon HooleyWell, the last few days have been very 'not so good'. Just not had enough energy to do more. To explain, I have a spinal injury that got missed diagnosed and when I did get it scanned properly....it was too late to get an operation. Damage was done and now live 24/7 with pain. From being an active w...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,Having been recently married, I found I wanted to make something for my beautiful new Wife, that represented my feelings not only for her, I also wanted to share my feelings about our marriage. Some of you know both myself and my new Bride Cindy from here on the site, what you don't know is...
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by Roger OverwegGive us strength, faith, love, a heart of trust unto God's own. ---strength of Samson ---faith of Abraham ---love of Jesus ---heart of trust as David unto God's own heart
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,Fear, what is it? Well let's see. The Oxford dictionary has many definitions for it, but let's break it down to key words. 1) Unpleasant emotion, 2) Anxiety, 3) Apprehension...and there is more, but I think we all get the drift. We all have experienced it at some point in our lives. As humans it is ...
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by luke demanovich (gothi)Odinism is a is a Monolatristic faith; A microcosm of a larger system of loosely intertwined beliefs referred to as Paganism. More specifically it is a subset of Neo-paganism that falls under the umbrella kn...
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by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG1. Matthew 24:36No one knows about that day or hour, not even the Son, but the Father only.Here Jesus makes a distinction between what he knows and what the Father knows. 2. Matthew 26:39My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me, yet not as I will, but as Thou will.J...
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by Nelson ColarGalaxy Note 3 is a hot popular mobile phone nowadays. As one of the best Android phones, comes with a 5.9-inch Full-HD Super AMOLED screen in 1920*1080 high resolution which is among the best displays so far. It would be great to enjoy DVD movies or music videos on Note 3 during a long travel tips. ...
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by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JGLibrary of Date setters for end of the world! Date Event 44 Theudas declared himself the Messiah, taking 400 people with him into the desert. T beheaded by Roman soldiers. Josephus records this. 53 Even before all the books of the Bible were written, there w...
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by Austin MalcomeI just realized I have no idea what I'm doing.I havent been on this site forever, just reread some of my old blogs.Gag.I am dazed and confused.
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by Minister Judith WrenHi, everyone I was lead hereh by the Lord for 2 years I tryied to not listen to the voice in my head saying GOD wants you to spread his Word. And for a whlie I live what I thought was my life but GOD was there every day asking when will you start your work? Well I listen in February and I am ready t...
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by Lamonte JohnsonThe End of the Matter The Churches of Revelation Part 4 Luke 11:9-10: “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks r...
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by Joseph WolfeWell as it turns out, the path I ended up on back in 2013, was not the path that I was chosen to be on, but I had to get my start somewhere even if I end up on the wrong path. It's all about finding your own way home. As I began, I thought I was called by the Christian God to lead his ministry, but ...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,I woke up early this morning and went outside to watch the Beautiful Canadian Sunrise and saw a Cat walking along the grass line. I could tell right off it was on the hunt. This Cat was obviously someone's pet. It had a flea collar on as well as a leash collar. Not to mention that it was pretty fat,...
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by Nathan PressleyLive and let Live is just one of many philosophies that I live life by day from day. We should live our lives and let other lives theirs cause after all...it is their lives and we have ours. Really,live and let live,and mind your own business. that is the way we all should live our lives.....th...
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by Althaea SebastianiIn the spirit of further sharing and correcting misinformation, I offer this article. As always, I do welcome any questions regarding Paganism and witchcraft, and I do hope this clears up some confusion that anyone may have, but if it adds to it, do feel free to ask questions! :) Wh...
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by Tony T. Williams, MHA, KofC, CAAWe all know what faith is, but why dose it exist??? I was asked this question by a friend and found it very thought provoking. In today's society, faith dose not hold much weight outside of the religious arena. My question to you, my brothers and sisters, why do you think faith exist???
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoHello Everyone, Recently I got involved in a discussion about a term I do not like 'Inspirational Por#" (I didn't finish the word because I don't like the word)it is a new term that some disabled people have started to use for shock view to get people involved in the topic... The topic is...
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by Chaplain John LaFortuneHello my fellow thinkers and philosophers. It is the time of year here in the United States where children are heading back to school. My prayers go out to all children, parents and teachers, not only for the safety of the physical body, but of the mental and spiritual bodies as well. I pray for pr...
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by Randy FordA difference in grouping the same objects may lead to different viewpoints that may describe the same collection in different ways. That doesn't mean that one viewpoint is superior to the others in general, but some may be better at showing some aspects of the group. Following the Bible, I tend to ...
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by Randy FordIs this a good definition of "a God?" I was recently asked to for my definition of God on another blog. I had been thinking about it already, and thought it was sufficent for the discussion, so I attempted to give a general definition instead of specifically defining all attributes of 'my God.' &nb...
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by James RossThe first chapter of Genesis is one of the most God centered chapters in the Bible. God is mentioned 32 times in 31 verses. Add to that the use of personal pronouns, and He is mentioned no less than 43 times. Genesis 1 is similar to the Babylonian creation epic, however is told w...
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by Benjamin AbajianGenocide In Our Time (The Tragedy Facing Iraq's Christians and Other Religious Minorities) Hello everyone at the ULC monastery! I have recently written an article in regards to the current genocide in Northern Iraq based on first hand experience from my second tour of duty in Mosul, Iraq from...
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by donald VulhopTwo weeks ago I lost a good friend and he went to be with the lord.My friend who is a pastor in the Ohio area was out doing god's work and feeding the homeless and spreading the word of god while is son was home and when he returned home found his 19 year old son dead with a gun shot wound to his st...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,To start I would like to say that I am not posting this to offend anyone. This is my point of view only. This Morning my Wife and I ( Cindy ) had a discussion over coffee @ 0600 UGH..on Sunday .....really? Our discussion was about Christians ( Clergy in point ) but I believe it fits...
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by Rev :Elie Dormezil --Prison & Hospital Ministries,IncMATTHEW 25 V 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 &ldquo...
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by Rev :Elie Dormezil --Prison & Hospital Ministries,IncFrom Prison and Hospital Ministries,Inc James 5:15 - And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Luke 4:18 - The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gos...
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by James Ross"The satan" is simply a member of the divine counsel — one of God's minions whose function it is to investigate affairs on earth and to act as a kind of prosecuting attorney. He has to bring evildoers to justice. And it's only in later Jewish, and especially Christian thought, that the te...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoHello Everyone... I know I haven't an active member so I figured I would say hello n let you know a bit about myself... I was born with brittle bones(oif.org) which I have had over 50/60 broken bones mainly before I was a teenagers... I also over time became super fat got past 360lbs n in 2001 ha...
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by (Brother)Brenten StevensWere building a retreat that will become a trust for all members and associates . Please follow this link it will explain everything . http://www.gofundme.com/d8nfdo We need help getting the word out and I'm working on this daily .
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by Randy FordDo people who commit suicide go to Heaven Immediately? <!-- End of top_header --> Introduction This is an attempt to answer to the question "Do people who commit suicide go to Heaven immediately.” I'm assuming that people who read this are familiar with the Bible, and mos...
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by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULCThe Five Earth Touchings ~ from "Happiness" by Thich Nhat Hanh April 20, 2013 at 1:58am In Plum Village we do a practice called “Touching the Earth” every day. It helps us in many ways. You too could be helped by doing this practice. When you feel restless or lack confidence in ...
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by Bishop Robert M. Paris, D.Min., D.D., ,N.A.C.M., (KT)About the Movie Heaven is for RealThis morning after church we are going to have a meal and a movie, and I have seen the movie, which left me unsatisfied, so I read the book and decided to give a message this morning with a review of the movie and the book, “Heaven Is for Real”. Starting...
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by James RossThis story of Abraham brings many questions of faith, and the characteristics of what faith should be. Abraham was the most faithful man of God of his time, someone who preached to the populous of being righteous, and never hurting an innocent, yet God tempted Abraham…and in blind faith, Abra...
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by Rev. Damian PayneI would like to take a moment and introduce myself before I get to my point of this blog. I was born and raised Catholic. I studied to be a Roman Catholic Priest but at the last minute I discerned my life being called to the service of man kind in a different direction so I became a Paramedic and st...
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by Mary McGinnisA good friend recently died & I was asked to officiate over the funeral by her husband. Both privately Wiccan...raised as Catholic... but they lived by the Wiccan Rede and the Threefold Law.I looked into ULC & liked the concept of freedom of all beliefs to belong & sharing without prejudice. A...
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by Jennifer HinchLet go and let God. One day at a time. Suit up, show up. Life, on life's terms. All of these sayings were said and taught to me by my aunt. They seem so simple, yet some days they are the most difficult things to do. When I joined ULC back in February I had one very large and loud questio...
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by Chad BlessingerCan anyone tell me why there is a press pass in the ordination package? I wanted to know in what instances that would come in handy. Thanks
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by Althaea SebastianiThis morning I was asked a question regarding my religious path, and with that minister's permission, I have reproduced that question and my response below, It is my hope that it may offer others insight into Religious Witchcraft and what it is and is not. If there were just one thing you w...
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by Kevin FryWell, I just wanted to say hello to everyone because even though I have been a member since well gosh some time now Years, I have not been active. But I wanted to change that because I do like the Monestary Community and want to become more aquainted with it and hopefully make some new friends her...
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by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULCIt is said that if you have spoken to one UU, well then you have spoken to one UU. Likewise, if you have attended one UU church, you have only attended one UU church. The richness of diversity among our congregrations and among the member of each congregration makes it difficult to expla...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoMe n movie 'Heaven is for Real' I was talking to my mother about the movie n the girl's painting... I was talking about my near death insight n was disappointed by a look I got out of my mother n know she would deny it n she may have not realized she did it, a...
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by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULCPreventative maintenance, if you own a car, or anything mechanical or even a residence, you are probably familiar with term. Preventative maintenance is taking care of something so it will not break down. Oil change on your car, painting your house, maintaining your yard etc are examples of preventa...
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by Rev. Jean Soderquistnight-very dark no stars or moon night too far to see up the sky and the darkness seldom lies feeling manicly depressive wanting to cry and laugh and neitheringly both sit in the middle of my mind wandering newly, wondering oldly and &nbs...
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by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULCI love this sermon by the late Rev Forrest Church, I have read it many times, so I thought I would share it here. ONE LIGHT, MANY WINDOWS by Forrest Church October 6, 2002 I have a question for you. If somebody were to ask "What do you believe?," do you ...
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by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULCPersistence/Patience You feel like a drop in the bucket? Who asked you to fill the bucket-----especially all alone?....persistence depends on patience, on keeping at it when there is little to reassure us. It would be too bad to give up, to sit back, bemoan the sorry ...
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by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULC"This Glass is Already Broken" "This Glass is Already Broken" Stephen & Ondrea Levine an excerpt fromWho Dies?: An Investigationof Conscious Living and Conscious Dying Once someone asked a well-known Thai meditation master, "In this world where everything changes, where nothing remains the sam...
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by Rev. Vernon Campbell ULCCarrying Judgment Two monks were casually walking by a stream. As they passed, a woman standing at its waters edge was struggling to get across. She asked softly if one of them could help her complete her mission (They had vowed not to touch women.) One of the two, without much...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoI love having you all as my friends n enjoy being a part of your lives most of you by means of Fb, n lucky to have a number great people locally I get to interact with inperson n again on here... For my whole life I struggled with my identity as kid my mother made the decision on how I...