Posted by Reverend Deborah Gilbreath
In the process of interacting within a group that is comprised of very diverse membership, conflicts are bound to happen. They will, however, happen much less frequently and be much less severe if we can keep positive and loving thoughts in mind toward our fellow ministers. This is a devotional on...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Lord, I thank you for the many times you gave me help, always listening when I called. In my darkest moments, when all seemed to be lost, there you were, at my side. The Lord always listens and has pity; the Lord always comes to our help. Our mourning you change into danc...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
One Sunday, while counting the money in the weekly offering, the pastor of a small church found a pink envelope containing $1,000. This continued week after week and the pastor finally spotted an elderly lady handing over another of those "pink envelopes." After the service, the pastor went up to th...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
I come from a place That none of you may know It’s just my past Those experiences I have lived You don’t understand me? It is not surprising I am not you I did not live your life I lived my own I don’t have your fears I have my own I do not have your expectations I have...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Morning Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful song. Know that the Lord is God; he made us, his we are; his people, the flock he tends. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise; Give thanks to him; bless his na...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge; of whom should I be afraid? One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: To dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord and contemp...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Morning Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live. . . Psalm 146 Praise the Lord, my mind and memory, my thoughts and deeds of this day. I will praise the Lord wherever I go; I will sing praise, for the Lord i...
Posted by Jeff Austin
Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R. STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Lord, as this day ends, soul and body, I am tired. And all I have done: is it worthwhile? I need you, Lord, where can I turn, except to you? O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor are my eyes haughty; I busy not myself with great things too sublime for me. Nay rather, I hav...
Posted by Pharoh Ahaya
Do you know your body as well as you know your car? Or, are you left without a true clue when it comes to either? It is our duty and obligation to know our bodies, especially when we consult a professional whether mechanic or doctor. A person unlearned in his/her own anatomy, like a driver clu...
Posted by Reverend Deborah Gilbreath
Affirming God's heart for the lost: He is not willing for anyone to perish (2 Pet. 3:1-9), He wants all men be saved (1 Tim. 2:13), Jesus gave Himself as a ransom for all men (1 Tim 2:5-6). Acknowledging what we know to be true of the lost: They will not seek after God on their own (Rom. ...
Posted by Pharoh Ahaya
I received an email yesterday asking me what exactly is Holistic Living Ministry. The main goal is teaching. Teaching health and wellness and healing is our objective. This month and next, I am holding a few classes on planting organic green vegetables, small fruiting plants, herb plants, and ...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Father in heaven, I lift my eyes to you and wait for your help. I am your servant, entrusted with your gifts; I am yours alone. I lift my eyes to you who dwell in heaven. Like a faithful servant, I wish to do your bidding. As the eyes of a good servant are on the master, so...
Posted by Deleted Member
We are not God. God asks us to do the right thing. We are given free will and continue to harm others and try to blame God for what we do wrong. SAD fact . When Father Leslie had an accident over 10 years ago God was not working for the Water Department in P...
Posted by Deleted Member
All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum - an excerpt from the book, All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten http://www.kalimunro.com/learned_in_kindergarten.html All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten. ALL I REALLY NEED T...
Posted by Deleted Member
BEING A POSITIVE WITNESS Over the past year here at the Universal Life Church Monastery certain members have challenged and debated one another from time to time and risked the integrity of ALL our ordinations by bearing false witness against other ministers. How can we ALL work at BEIN...
Posted by Bishop Michael Collins-Windsor, Ph.D.
Every day in my office I have a regular routine when I arrive. I always thank the Lord for my many blessings and for blessing our Church and ministry, my family and and friends and our home and businesses. I am then briefed by my personal assistant as to what is going on business wise and in th...
Posted by Bishop Michael Collins-Windsor, Ph.D.
I have read the many posts and blogs concerning this same question here on the ULC and on other sites. To be honest I did not want to even post on the subject until I read something sent to me just before Christmas. Last year, in response to the growing number of Christians who celebr...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Morning Praise the Lord, all you nations, glorify God, all you peoples! For steadfast is God's kindness toward us and the fidelity of the Lord endures forever. . . Psalm 117 Praise the Lord, faraway space, glorify God, every home and family! For God has brought us to the beginning of thi...
Posted by radar pangaean
One of our members recently advised another member that those who read the bible own one already, can read it for themselves, and don't need to have it quoted a verse at a time here. The original poster claimed that he was seeking discussion, and (implicitly) that he made the posts of verses that ha...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
Wild Empath Chronicles – RIP Pheobe Its 10:30 Wednesday night, I let the dogs out one more time to pee. Phoebe has a bladder the size of a peanut and gets me up in the night to let her out. I am tired and want a good night’s sleep so I let them out one more time.&nbs...
Posted by radar pangaean
Someone here posted a comment about a recent (?) Kate Perry video "The One that Got Away". I am not too hip on modern pop culture, but i know who she is, and i have seen some of her other work and liked it, so i checked it out. OUCH. MANY years ago, after my first divorce, the first woman w...
Posted by Mystic Angel
I have been reading alot about the 2012 thing and I can feel the mixed emotions that seem to come with it. Some view this as a time of the end of the world, other's view it as a new beginning, I view it as simply a time of change. Moving from fall into winter. The earth moves in cycles, we see this...
Posted by Prophetic Zodiac Ministries®
http://www.facebook.com/notes/prophetic-zodiac-ministries/the-season-of-joseph-the-season-of-restoration-the-season-of-the-flaming-sword-t/348625125152017 Maurice Saunders IT IS A TIME of great wealth for MY people--FAITH people, LOVE of GOD people--who keep their eyes on MY W...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Father in heaven, I lift my eyes to you and wait for your help. I am your servant, entrusted with your gifts; I am yours alone. I lift my eyes to you who dwell in heaven. Like a faithful servant, I wish to do your bidding. As the eyes of a good servant are on the master, so...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose. Beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk in the dark valle...
Posted by Reverend Rosemarie Mohr
Thunder rumbles in the mountain passes... And lightning rattles the eaves of our houses.Flood waters await us in our avenues.Snow falls upon snow, falls upon snow to avalancheOver unprotected villages.The sky slips low and grey and threatening.We question ourselves.What have we done to so affront na...
Posted by Charles Winstead
Greetings. In paraphrase to the words of Buddha, "May all sent to eat beans know peas during this insufferable time of the year." ` If, in my current incarnation, I were cut from the cloth of an organizational religious stereotypology, I'd feel compelled to refer to this post as my "Holida...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord, hear my voice. . . Psalm 130 From my fears, failures and sins, I cry to you. Lord, hear my voice. From the depths of my heart I cry to you, from the darkness of myself. Fom life's shadow I cry to you. Lord, hear my voice. For you ar...
Posted by Vernon McClanahan
Feeling Guilty? I am a firm believer that there are things that people should indeed feel guilt for. An example of this is hurting someone we love, using our resources for selfish means such as spending money on something we think we want instead of using it to take care of someone who need...
Posted by radar pangaean
I continue to see assorted rants about the 'true meaning of Xmas'. Last evening, i made the grievous error of inserting some historical facts into yet another person's post on the "meaning of Xmas", and i really should have heeded my own recent conclusion about inserting facts into any discussion th...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Lord, I thank you for the many times you gave me help, always listening when I called. In my darkest moments, when all seemed to be lost, there you were, at my side. The Lord always listens and has pity; the Lord always comes to our help. Our mourning ...
Posted by Gerald Henthorn
We have a new year coming at us, and it will be here shortly. Think of all the possibilities. Think of all the good things waiting for you. Think of all the things you’re going to accomplish over the next twelve months. I’m sure you have a list of resolutions already prepared. All too o...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
I have heard all my life Of a wondrous sight It happens at midnight Christmas Eve night The animals have voices In a language you can hear I decided I would eavesdrop My time is this year So I walked to the barn I made no sound In the darkness I listened And here is what I...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
Christmas tree Yule log Love your brother Special togs Santa Claus Old Saint Nick Show your love Make your pick Winter solstice Giving thanks Time for love And close the ranks. Jesus Christ Setting sun Bring the love To everyone Call it what you will This fine short day Know that l...
Posted by The.P.A.R. Institute®
It is the mind that really sees, tastes, smells, hears and feels. When you begin to think of the picture of Lord Jesus with closed eyes, it is through the mind's eye that you see the picture. A (devotee), being one with (the Lord God), sees directly with the eye of God (with the eye of seed-...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Lord, as this day ends, soul and body, I am tired. And all I have done: is it worthwhile? I need you, Lord, where can I turn, except to you? O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor are my eyes haughty; I busy not myself with great things too sublime for me. Nay rather, I have sti...
Posted by Deleted Member
We often hear critics of the war in Iraq claim that "it's all about the oil." We will refrain from commenting on the substance of this argument, but we would like to note that there is a precedent to going to war over oil. In fact, perhaps the first war waged over oil was the war fought by the Macca...
Posted by Deleted Member
I was recently told my tax returns were not "valid" for a certain time period when I was the sole wage earner following my hubby's accident 10 years ago as I had listed my own name first as the "primary" wage earner for that period instead of my hubby. I was also told it was "wrong" to hyphenate my ...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
It has come to my attention that people are being blocked from use of everything except the main page because someone has blocked them for no reason other than not agreeing with what the one party said or might have said. Now when we signed up on this site we had to agree to post an...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Morning I call upon you, O Lord. In the morning you hear me; in the morning I offer you my prayer, watching and waiting. . .Psalm 5 I lift my heart to you, O Lord, to be strengthened for this day. Be with me in all I do, my God; guide me in all my ways. I will...
Posted by Deleted Member
DECEMBER 18, 1777 The new United States celebrates its first national day of thanksgiving on Thursday, December 18, 1777, commemorating the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga after the surrender of General John Burgoyne and 5,000 British troops in October 1777. In proclaiming the...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord, hear my voice. . . Psalm 130 From my fears, failures and sins, I cry to you. Lord, hear my voice. From the depths of my heart I cry to you, from the darkness of myself. Fom life's shadow I cry to you. Lord, hear my voice. For you ar...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Morning Praise the Lord, all you nations, glorify God, all you peoples! For steadfast is God's kindness toward us and the fidelity of the Lord endures forever. . . Psalm 117 Praise the Lord, faraway space, glorify God, every home and family! For God has brought us ...
Posted by Deleted Member
SAY A PINKY PRAYER The children in our area are often seen locking pinky fingers and heard proclaiming, “Pinky Swear”…indicating a promise to be kept and fulfilled. Recently, despite my being in my mid-50’s, I decided to exercise child-like faith and invited my co...
Posted by Deleted Member
The Spirit gives life John 6:63 Breathing is of the lungs, the heart and mostly from THE WILL TO LIVE. How often have we heard in every religious practice and spiritual path about having a DESIRE to continue our lives, to do the right thing?! TODAY IS THE DAY… begin ANE...
Posted by Bishop Michael Collins-Windsor, Ph.D.
A few days ago, I received a telephone call from a dear sweet soul who is a member here in the ULC. She explained to me that her life has become increasingly difficult and it seems that both in her daily and spiritual "path" life, things are happening that can not be explained more and more, each an...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening My God, every day I praise you, my voice blending with the prayer of every generation. You are good and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is faithful in all his words and holy in all his works. The Lord lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who a...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Morning Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your h...
Posted by Tom Asdell
This is my favoite Christmas Story, it shows why, as a Wiccan, I still observe Christmas. - I post it in a lot of places every holiday season, if you've read it before, it won't hurt a bit to read it again... ;-> Visions of Sugarplums by Margaret...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
You may not want to think about this until its too late but, cremation uses fuel and releases green house gasses, caskets use trees, and embalming fluids are just full of all kinds of nasty stuff. And you thought dieing was the last of your problems. A Swedish company, Promessa Organic AB, has ...
Posted by Vivian Schubert
its cristmas /yule again ! merry christmas or yultide to you ! all i want for yule this year is the same any mother would want for any liveing person a healthy happy life for one and all.... ,please read threw this and think about those you typicaly ignore threw the holladays in this case for me my ...
Posted by Priest Cliff Northup Jr
I am on a quest. The quest is to find some kind of spiritual wholeness. I have not believed in the “one true god” ever since I can remember. I had some kind of communion with the Lord and Lady, but this too has been at a loss for me for some time now. There has to be something relevant i...
Posted by Deleted Member
THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY THROUGH BUT NEVER A WAY OUT… Running away. Many of us thought about it at least once as a child when the situation seemed unfair. We also entertain these thoughts from time to time as adults. But in the end there really is no way to run away…from ourselves...
Posted by Tom Asdell
Another Week, another post shared from the series I'm doing for another site. As always, if you're not interested in the Wicca thing, skip this - if you are interested, feel free to read and comment... Week 4 - Power of Words and Names / Working Solitary or in a GroupWell, it 'might' ...
Posted by Aliya Trinity
I have learned that I am happier when I listen to my heart instead of my mind. My mind keeps me a slave to a stream of never ending thoughts. Regretting the past, anxieties about the future, judging my failures. In truth, my mind tortures me far worse than anyone else could. On the other hand, my he...
Posted by Philosopher Ellis Reyes
Kabbalah teaches that human creativity works very much like the Divine energy that created the Universe. First there is Will - the desire to create. Next, Emanation, the emergence of the idea. After that, Creation, the beginning of a plan. Then, Formation, the construction of the product. Finally, M...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Father in heaven, I lift my eyes to you and wait for your help. I am your servant, entrusted with your gifts; I am yours alone. I lift my eyes to you who dwell in heaven. Like a faithful servant, I wish to do your bidding. As the eyes of a good servant ar...
Posted by High Priest Silver Owl
This is a spell to help draw your pet back to you. Pets are tuned in psychically to their owners and will respond to an invisable call even from a distance. Place some food and milk/water in the pets familiar bowls. Light a blue candle next to them, and say: "My fair beauty gone astray, please come...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
My Christmas Wish For You One day you will wake up to a world Where is what you do, Not who you screw That matters One day you will wake up in a world Where its not where you get your inspiration But what you do with it That matters One day you will wake up in a world, Wher...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
A lot of people would say doubt. But that won’t do. There is, for sure, a kind of doubt that is entirely negative, which puts faith in jeopardy. But I suspect the main kind of doubt with which we are familiar is the kind that asks questions – and that won’t be fobbed off with uncon...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
It seems as we continue to expand our gifts, and knowledge of those things unseen, many are getting more into the spiritual realms. They are seeking other avenues of healing, "seeing" and the knowing. We want to connect to The Source... to learn all we can. But one thing I have noticed,...
Posted by Therasa-Ann Reich
I became ordained as a minister because I believe that two people should be able to marry legally, regardless of their sex, spiritual beliefs, culture, etc. The reason that I joined the Directory was for personal growth. I want to expose myself to beliefs, ideas, cultures, and so many other...
Posted by The Larry Martin Foundation®
AN UPDATE FROM OUR NATION'S CAPITAL December 06, 2011 Dear Friends, I write to apprise you of recent action I have taken to help get our nation’s veterans back to work. On November 16, 2011, I was very pleased to join my colleagues in the House in ...
Posted by Deleted Member
Well, we said we weren’t going to stop at 25 ordinances and we weren’t kidding. We congratulate Susquehanna Township in Dauphin County for claiming #26. Their bipartisan vote last night to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on sexual orie...
Posted by Deleted Member
TODAY I FOUND THIS GEM OF A STORY. I SHARE IT WITH YOU AS IT SHOWS US THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN HOW WE ARE TRULY ALL OF THE SAME UNIVERSE … Summer Solstice or Christmas…Issues of Pagan Parenting Posted by Jodie, 06 December 2011 10:25 AM | PERMALINK http:/...
Posted by Rev. Michael Meakin, Abbot; The Order Of Saint Elizabeth I (OSEI)
I was in the fifth grade, in Mrs. Clink’s class, when it was decided that the elementary schoolplay would be “The Year Without A Santa Claus.” Auditions were held, andcasting was done on the basis of student vote; I was “elected” to play Santa.The rehearsals were held d...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
. . . Evening The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge; of whom should I be afraid? One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: To dwell in the house of the Lord all the days...
Posted by Danielle Andrewson
Such an odd choice of words don't you think? Faith can mean a number of things, faith in yourself, others, a higher power its all faith, and whether we choose to look away from it and say that we don't need it in our life, the fact of the matter is that no one has the answer to everything and ...
Posted by Mark Sweeney
I have a friend who I think has a lot of talent, his folk songs are soulful and inspiring, and his playing style is unique. He taught himself guitar and has never played a cover song in his life, which gives his songs an uncommon freshness. I find his material is far better than most ...
Posted by The.P.A.R. Institute®
Isis & Mary…Something to think about Horus of Egypt The stories of Jesus and Horus are very similar, with Horus even contributing the name of Jesus Christ. Horus and his once-and-future Father, Osiris, are frequently interchangeable in the mythos ("I and my Father are one"). The legends of ...
Posted by Chris Hulse
One of the most common questions I hear when I tell peopleI’m a pagan is ‘Do you believe in God?’ My answer is that I do believe in God,I just don’t believe in God the same way as most people. Confused? That’s thereaction I get from most people. Let me explain. ...
Posted by Rev. Dr. Norman Whitehurst, D.D
What does God want from you? People have been asking this question for a very long time. It’s a very easy. He would like for you to be whole, Happy, and to not and try to do his job. It is not your job to change the world. Your actions will do this alone. Think about if you are happy the worl...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord, hear my voice. . . Psalm 130 From my fears, failures and sins, I cry to you. Lord, hear my voice. From the depths of my heart I cry to you, from the darkness of myself. Fom life's shadow I cry to you. Lo...
Posted by Chaplain Rachel K. R.
Dear Friends, Just taking the time to write a note of apology. I've noticed I've lost some friends on here. I am not sure if it has been out of fear or misunderstanding. But like most things in life, change is a constant. I want to thank all of you for ta...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
This following information from a Colleague who has experience a large numbers, Empaths and decided to do their own study. I see many clients in my practice as a hypnotherapist and consultant that are overwhelmed by or stuck in some intensely negative, recurring emotion-- especially guil...
Posted by Rev. Zachary Powell
Dearly beloved friends, I am positive that almost all of us has asked this question to ourselves or to other elders of different churches, “What does God really expect of me? How can I please Him?” The answer is in the examples that Jesus has given us. Tonight, I would like to s...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
We’re talking about real lives, real people, real psychism. Before I continue, let me just say Empath is not simply another name for a Clairsentient, though many Clairsentients are indeed Empaths. That said, if you feel you’re a clairsentient looking for similar information on whether or...
Posted by Tammie, Rev Wonder
WEC- Its real! There comes a time in our journey when you finally realize that there are things you thought were fanciful dreams that truly are reality. All my life I believed in magic. When I was young I believed that if I wanted something hard enough, I could get it. If I wan...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
Philosophy... Historians of philosophy have been wont to begin their story with the Greeks. The Hindus, who believe that they invented philosophy, and the Chinese, who believe that they perfected it, smile at our provincialism. It may be that we are all mistaken! The moon was a god, perhaps the...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
Each person's NDE testimony is their own personal experience of a reality that is far more dynamic than physical reality. Detectives know that if you ask several eyewitnesses of a robbery, for example, you will not get exactly the same story and some may even be contradictory or erroneous for va...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven's door, Not by the beauty of it all, Nor the lights or its decor. But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp-- The thieves, the liars, the sin...
Posted by Reverend Jim Hall
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. We give thanks to our loved ones, friends, acquantainces and for the blessings we received throughout the year. On that note, I want to thank each one of you, both friends and everyone who are here, who pledged to help those in need and those needing g...
Posted by Bishop Michael Collins-Windsor, Ph.D.
For the past few months, the subject of "TOLERANCE" has been a major debating issue here on the ULC boards. I have read many blogs, polls, and other posts dealing with this subject, and everyone has their take on this subject. So for about a good month I have buried my face into everything I can get...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
There is no little 'magic' pill that can make the fear go away. Therapists recommend therapy to deal with our fears. Here are some strategies to confront your fear of death: 1)Hold a view of life that includes the fact of death. Do not deny death or pretend it doesn't happen. 2)...
Posted by Sage David Rosman
Happy Thanksgiving. http://inkandvoice.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-2011/
Posted by Tom Asdell
Next Installment on the series I'm writing for a Wiccan Site and sharing here - if it doesn't interest you, feel free to skip it ;-> Week 3 - Logic and Intuition / MoralityExcuses, Excuses... You'd think I could just sit down and write something, but, alas, such is not always the c...
Posted by Charles Winstead
There is a lot out "there" in the world of which you and I, friend, are blissfully unaware. When I stumble across things on the web falling into that category, I am rarely shocked anymore. It is as though reality has become the new science fiction, only that to which we previously had no...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Evening The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge; of whom should I be afraid? One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: To dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may gaze on the loveliness of the...
Posted by Rev. Lawrence Morley
The other day, I went into the local drugstore, and, while waiting for a prescription, was chatting with one of the clerks there. To paraphrase what she said: "I'd rather be just about anywhere else right now, because everyone that's come in here, has been so rude, angry, and in such a foul mood". I...
Posted by Sage David Rosman
I am starting my research for my next book. The working title is “The War Against Religion.” As with “A Christian Nation?” I am seeking proofs that there is a war against religion and, more specifically, against Christianity, Islam, Judaism and atheism. Please respond here or...
Posted by Sage David Rosman
“It seems some arguing our government can’t regulate their beliefs also argue government is based on Christianity, claiming both ends of the continuum.” http://inkandvoice.com/2011/11/church-state/
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
We use 95% of our communications energy being defensive. She describes the six most common defensive reactions as follows: Surrender-Betray. We give in but defend the person’s mistreatment of us, taking the blame ourselves. Surrender-Sabotage. We cooperate outwardly but under...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
Taking the “War” Out of Our Words with Non-defensive Communication You’re sitting down to dinner with friends, when one looks over and asks, “Do you always butter your bread that way?” Ha, ha, you laugh. But inside, your story is going like this: Who d...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
Narratives of the Meanest Cities #1 Sarasota, FL In February 2005, the City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting “lodging out of doors.” The previous “no-camping” rule was ruled unconstitutional by a state court last year because it was to...
Posted by Drs. V Merit, Metaphysician
It once was part of tradition and encouraged to go out shooting Indians after the Thanksgiving meal... Some things have changed, including the fact that 95% of native American live below extreme poverty level. This Thanksgiving consider making a donation to your local "Native Americ...
Posted by jennifer kollert
Each one of is is exactly where we need to be, with exactly who we need to be with (which is ultimately, ourselves), doing exactly what we are supposed to be doing. Three scenarios come to mind. 1. When I first started going to public school (back in 1892 j/k:) in kindergarten, my teacher ...
Posted by Charles Winstead
Filthy socialists living in nasty encampments! Hippies, anarchists, freeloaders! To hear the likes of Rush and Hannity, it's enough to make me want to puke. Oh, not the OWS folks. The hate mongers and apologists for the one percent. If socialism is a threat to "ou...
Posted by Patriarch/Archbishop Daniel Fashingbauer
Morning Lord, teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart . . . Psalm 90 Help us do today the things that matter, not to waste the time we have. Yes, the moments we have are precious, Lord, see that we count them dear. ...
Posted by Deleted Member
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS TRUTH...if it becomes a weapon used against others BEAUTY...if it becomes vanity LOVE...if it becomes possessive LOYALTY...if it becomes careless TOLERANCE...if it becomes indifference ...