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by Rev. Dr. Dean And Rev. Barbara RoseWater is the source of all life on Earth. We should all do something about the terrible oil spill in the gulf of Mexico. Whether we are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Shinto or any other religion, or even an athiest, we should offer our complete intention to healing the water of the Earth, espe...
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by Astrologer Stephen LillyA book many think predates the “official” Gospels. It is certainly my favorite. The following passage is one I come back to often. (7) Jesus said, "Blessed is the lion which becomes man when consumed by man; and cursed is the man whom the lion consumes, and the lion becomes man." ...
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by Lisa HerekIt's not related to Ministry. Not in any tangible sense. I am a member of a couple of different performance art groups. It is fulfilling- even necessary to me- to be able to perform. I feel that drama is a powerful way to illustrate, and can reach people in ways that the spok...
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by Rev.Mike AllenHELLO everon some you rember i was tell you about tommy the young men i help out and get back feet and got him a job and famiily . Well got some good new to tell you all tommy meet real nice young landy and they been going out well tommy...
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by Joel DavisIn days long gone people didn't know what a mental illness was, if someone acted strangely they were possessed by evil spirits. As science in medicine and advancement in the understanding of how the human mind works psychiatrists re-categorized the symptoms as mental illness and disorders. Spir...
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by Joel DavisIn the Garden of Eden there were two trees that were set apart and special. One was the Tree of Life and the other the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. After eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil Adam and Eve became aware of something new, for now we will call it sin. Sin is ...
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by Darrell OlsonI am hoping to begin a congregation there and maybe one day occupy a space to call home as a church! I do not have much to offer but my own understanding of the light of God which shines through us all, but it is my hope to extend this torch of light and love to others so they might be able to f...
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by Lisa HerekI went to Hobby Lobby today and bought a box of chalk pastels. 64 beautiful, vibrant colors. They were on sale. I had been inspired by the neighborhood kids. I decided to use my chalks to create a sidewalk masterpiece. So I sat down with my box of colors and a stiff pa...
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by Cary GiacominiFor you to say that Modesto Church is a sinking ship. I halve to ask what kind of PIRATE are you? (to let a brother fall). If indeed it is a sinking ship, then the illusion is true... You cannot find GOD in a church. So i salute you in your computer upgrades, but i would rather put my faith in...
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by Cary Giacominithe tests in life that i am learning right now is how to slow down long enough to see what is i front of me. I cant always look at my feet when i walk, i must keep my head held high for im am looking for a sign, and when it comes i will be fully aware and willing to receive it. MARANATHA
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by Deleted MemberFather's Day:Celebrating Dad for 100 Years BY Chris Epting Contributor AOL News (June 19) -- You could call Sonora Smart Dodd the "Mother of Father's Day." After all, the holiday, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, was inspired by her. Dodd's mother died in 1...
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by Deleted MemberEarlier this week I was walking down the street and I felt a presence behind me. Then I felt a force pick me up and turn me around so that I was facing a man who was nearly 3 inches from my face. I gave him a cold stare. In one second flat he looked at the ground and then in the ne...
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by Deleted MemberWe post on our profile whether we DO weddings. I wonder how many of us preside at funerals and I am curious to know how many advertise this service and to whom. I am planning to live a long time mind you but I also wonder sometimes about my own funeral and wonder if its considered to be ...
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by Ki'Dasa DurgaHave Faith in the Divine, but do not forget to Act on the behalf of the Divine. These Actions are one's personal "physical" link to the Divine, and as such the feeling they induce is Pure Bliss. The Mind is CONSTANTLY seeking stimulation, the more the better. That's why Depression lasts so...
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by Barbara Hood-smithit comes sometimes in our darkest hour, sometimes in our dreams, sometime it manifests in our soul, and spirit. We know that we are different, and our path has already been chosen for us. sometimes we try to run from it, but only to return. God has cal...
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by Keisha MerchantStudy of David: King David David: Scriptures Search: BibleGateWay.com By Keisha Merchant This is about a boy who grew up in a man. It is with the feminist lens that David had to learn how to...
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by Keisha MerchantLetter of Intent Dear Director: I am graduating in Fall 2010. I would like to apply for the Pilot Project Program to work on my research of Ecofeminism model for social and health justice to human and tree life. I am interested in the opportunity to apply for the award for...
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by Sage David RosmanI am doing some research concerning the support of the position that the United States was founded as a Christian nation. The amount of information I have received is mostly anecdotal, selected quotes from Founding Fathers or selections from the Christian Bible. I am searching for objective evidence...
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by Ki'Dasa DurgaTamashii--Soul Rei—Universal or Spiritual Ki—Life Force Energy This system of Reiki is founded upon Usui Reiki as well as my own research and discoveries. One cold night in October of 1999, in the infamous Reifer Building, I “GOT IT”. I remember I was freezing, the heat hadn'...
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by Cary Giacominiwhen you look at someone, you have the choice to acknowledge either the human itself, or the spirit within. By doing this as you introduce yourself by saying hi, what spirit are you of, look into their eyes, thus calling out the spirit. Changing one soul at a time.
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by Apostolic Emissary Clifford Crate...filled with many lessons. To all my friends I say Hello! God is not the only one who loves you without condition. It has been quite a while since I have been here, but God has not kept me idle. More lessons, both joyous and sad, had to be learned by this stubborn, smart-alecky man. And it ain&...
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by Rev. Alan (Spirit Hawk) WarfordFor the last three years my Grandmother has lived with us after Grandfather passed away. She has always been ablesing and a help to our family .she lost alot of strength and weght due to the grieve that she was bearing but always came...
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by Rev.Timothy Myrick"But you must know that we are not the center of the universe, you and I, neither as individuals nor as the representatives of the whole human race. God's universe must be considered as one great whole composed of interrelated parts, and it's majestic purpose is not the gratification of ar...
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by Rev.Timothy MyrickTrust in God, real and actual trust for "God can afford to wait, whether to convert the unbelieving, to reward the just or to punish the wicked- God can afford to wait. With Him everything comes home in the end. Our work is to not only believe that, but to show that we believe that by everything tha...
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by Rev.Timothy MyrickIn the sight of God there is only one time and only one story, of which all days on earth and all human events are parts. And that can only be discovered- it can not be taught. We only see the here and now for us, but God sees all, the past to the future. Only He knows the ending to this story.
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by Joshua SmithLife just keeps on moving along. I'm still at the same job but some changes are on the horizon. And with a love in my life now things just keep getting better. A few months ago I received my minister's license from the state clerk's office and am scheduled to perform my first wedding...
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by Matthew JamesWhy is it that although we want to come together, or at least we say we do. We get stuck on who is incharge? Why cant we come together and work with one another, I am not just talking about pagans, but those of other lifestyles, all those dark and not so dar sub-communities that are out ...
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by Deleted MemberFATHER LESLIE AND I NEED YOUR HELP. THE DISABLED OF PENNSYLVANIA ARE ABOUT TO LOSE FUNDING THAT ALLOWS THEM TO LIVE IN INDEPENDENT LIVING. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW VERY CAREFULLY. THIS COULD BE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE. PRAY & ACT ACCORDING TO HOW THE CREATOR MOVES YOU...
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by Rev. Matthew Gregory/Knight OCCPlease could all please Pray for the People that this oil spill has put in these very tuff TIMES........................
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by Rev.Cory A. ClarkDear.brothers an sisters my ordination was signed by chaplin BR.Martin dose that sound right?
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by Rev.Frank MatwyukI wanna congradulate all of the parents who have kids in high school who have graduated and for the most part I wanna say con gradrats to all of the high school grads for a job well done..... May god be with you in the future.
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by James ThorpeMy Boxer was put down yesterday. I'm glad cancer isn't hurting him no more. He was such a loyal companion and friend. He gave sweet kisses and had sincere eyes. He was the sweetest puppy i've ever known and taught me so much. I will miss him so much. We still have his Mother and Broth...
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by Ki'Dasa DurgaGreetings and salutations. I am a newly Ordained Minister here with ULC. I'm having some difficulty wrapping my brain around the whole Minister thing. lol I've always wanted to be a Spiritual Counselor but I don't follow any particular religion. Through personal experience and/or ex...
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by Daniel StringfellowI would like to first say I do not know anything about the Jewish faith and everything I am about to say is from a documentary I just watched called “Trembling Before G-D”. I thought I had it bad in the Christian faith but at least I have another place I can go. The Documentary i...
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by Keisha MerchantThis article will be the beginning article to a new series, chapter in my life. I am finished with my women’s program. The last 36 weeks I had discussed issues of race, class and sex. I demonstrated the process of theory and science in the world of women. Now I am going...
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by Deleted MemberWE HONOR THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE LIFE COMPANIONS AS A GOD-GIVEN RIGHT Dear President Obama: You are the product of an interracial marriage which is still considered to be illegal and immoral by many Christians and many Americans today. If you believe that you are the POSITIVE OUTCOME of a non-traditio...
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by Astrologer Stephen LillyHello all. Anyone interested in Astrology, particularly its impact on religious history?
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by Keisha MerchantAll African slaves were princes and princesses. Why were they royal blood and lineages? It was a war tactic of the conquest strategic plans to take royal blood from these territories to keep them weak from future invasions. They found that they were able to keep an eye...
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by Craig DAmatoAs we go through life we meet people day in and day out. Some we consider friends some we consider acquaintances some we don’t consider at all. But every once in a while there are those that go beyond friendship, people that mean more to you than any friend that you may have ever had in your...
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by Keisha MerchantI just watch Avatar. Wow, what amazing feminist model created by a male director. I was definitely amazed the equality and ecofeminism approach to society, colonization, and drama. It had the romance, and I thought it was tasteful. I found that it had all the elements of sc...
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by Suzanna SchroederSo, I divorced (after being separated for 11 years) and got a name change. With that, I had to reregister for ordination and basically start all over. At the end of July, I will be getting married and will have another name change. So I will have to start over again. ...
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by Erika WolfHello My name is erika and I will be getting married in Lake Geneva Wisconsin on October 2, 2010. We live in Illinois and are having my uncle marry us. My Uncle recently became ordained and needs a letter of sponsorship from someone in Wisconsin to marry us. If anyone knows ho...
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by Keisha MerchantWho defined the research problem? "Because of the way Maori society was structured, because of its unique world view, and because of its strong oral tradition, knowledge itself was never held to be universally available. " (Smith, 2008, pp.172) Who define the research problem?...
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by Keisha Merchant(Through my eyes only...epistemology only) Journal One, Experience and Reflections: Office Orientation This is my reflection over the experience with volunteering at the HDC with Oregon State University. As I have and always will believe in volunteering. I have found that this ...
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by Rev. Jason WarrenI am not an expert in the field of addiction, and the following is my opinion only. I absolutely believe recovery is possible. However, that does not mean the temptation will go away. And, I mean this for all addictions. Understanding Christianity is the easy part; but, I'll tell y...
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by Megan HoughtonHere is something that I wish to share with all. I myself was name Megan at birth by my parents, over the years I have come to search into my past and have come to see that I have many pasts within my one body. I have also for some strange reason attracted other lost souls and they upon occas...
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by Keisha MerchantLord's Prayer: Lord I have come before you in the need of your church in India. I have humble submitted my life for your Son the Christ, King of King and Lord of Lords. I have come to your throne room boldly and with courage because of your promises through him and ...
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by Keisha MerchantWomen Exploitation, Violence Against Women Why We Do What We Do? in the Eyes of Men's Experiences is the Key Point? Publish Date: 05/19/2010 Literature Review in the process of research of women and violence against women/rape and why we do what we do? "There is no evidence of any...
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by Kara NorthI have recently felt the ''calling'' from our Lord that I need to help preach the bible, help save people in the name of Jesus Christ, and help humanity learn the lessons of love and the power of God. This has been very wonderful and overwhelming at the same time. When I approach...
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by Reverend Brandon BoxI'm sick and tired of people saying the world will end on December 21, 2012. Based on my own research this date marks the end of the last long count cycle of the Mayan calander. There are still more cycles after this one, but none that are considered long count. I highly doubt the world will en...
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by Ivonne DelaflorTIGER WOODS The New Mary Magdalene? It is not surprising at all that such a powerful public figure, such as Tiger Woods, would have come in front of the media and millions of viewers to make amends for what seems, in the eyes of “others” wrong doings not only to his wife, to his kids, to h...
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by Keisha MerchantWhat is problematic that postcolonism terminology becomes a power struggle in a dominance of power structure. Western Researchers press upon indigenous people as the inferiority commodities that come with the territory. These researchers and their framework come with the positioning of power...
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by Deleted MemberAn Experience of Oneness oNEness in a drunken soldier? Yes, recently I went to hear a lecture given by a distinguished professor who shared with great animation uncharacteristic of his usual stuffiness how his recent search for an ancestor revealed that this gentlem...
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by CHRISTOPHER TANNERText: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction: Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I...
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by Rev. Sir Patrick ShinkleComparing Genesis and Revelations, Alfa and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the Four elements and the boundries of Earth and Heaven.
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by Gary MillerEarlier today I got the unfortunate news that one of my female friends who has been having issues with cancer went into the hospital in the early morning for a mild heart attack, and again just a few hours ago for another. My prayers and those I know go out to her for a speedy reco...
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by Keisha MerchantThis is a fictional character and beginning works of a script. Baby Girl is about the evolution of a black woman. It is the history fantasy of her spirituality and complications with men. It is about her sexuality and sisterhood with her identity and perspective. It is about her e...
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by Keisha MerchantThis is a fictional character and beginning works of a script. Baby Girl is about the evolution of a black woman. It is the history fantasy of her spirituality and complications with men. It is about her sexuality and sisterhood with her identity and perspective. It is about her e...
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by Keisha MerchantThis is a fictional character and beginning works of a script. Baby Girl is about the evolution of a black woman. It is the history fantasy of her spirituality and complications with men. It is about her sexuality and sisterhood with her identity and perspective. It is about her e...
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by Rodney Philip ReSpiritual hope, faith, and love are involved in the state of mind we call happiness. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself…” (Psalm 37:7). Action Steps: Happiness comes from knowing you can handle things. Become confident, and happiness will follow....
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by Minister Beverly WilliamsDear Lord, it's such a hectic day, With little time to stop and pray, For Life's been anything but calm, Since You called me to be a mom - Running errands, matching socks, Building dreams with matching blocks, Cooking, cleaning and finding shoes And other stuff that children lose, ...
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by Eric Kellywhat keeps pedofile priest from joining this and other ministory .i would hope that someone would look into who the let in. you hear about two many in the news .in my old church we had three that we did not know about. makes me wonder about all the priest we had and will have in the...
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by James SpencerIt has been a long time since I have wrote something here. Even ministers go through things. I am no different. Been struggling with a lot lately. Mostly health issues. Life is not so bad really. Just been feeling pretty bad lately. In time I will actually write about some of the problems. I wont ...
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by Anthony AltieriGreetings and good morrow! My brother has leave from the Army and getting married in mid-June. He's asked me to perform the ceremony for him, however I understand that I need sponsorship as I'm from PA. I am hoping that I might prevail upon your kindness to help me out...
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by Keisha MerchantFinding the Righeous Forest How Do We Begin the Journey into Caring Ethics for Each One of Us? Publish Date: 05/07/2010 Redemption love comes through a promise of romance that love is unconditional. (hooks, 2000) I would like to completely agree with hooks that love with the tendencies ...
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by Tani KelleyThe damage for the flooding from this strom is massive. Almost all of the state of Tennesse is in a state of emergancy. FEMA will help but what they really need now is their neighbors. They need flood, clothing and the basic stuff. If you are willing to help contact the Red Cross. Also please don...
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by Keisha MerchantDisclaimer: My thought provoking research and theories are based to bridge the gap of love. It is within the grace of spirituality that I attempt to bridge the gap of sexuality, religion and science to the platform of transformation and constructing healthy mediums to find salvation and ...
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by Rodney Philip Re“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4). Action Steps: Always be faithful to your principles and values. It may require guts to stand by them, but that is the way to build your courage. Pray for courage as you pra...
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by Rev. Dr. Eva Wright DD, Dsm, PhDWhen we think of this verse from Forrest Gump the first thing that comes to mind is humor. Most people laugh and find humor in it because of the way that Forrest says the phrase very slowly and without worrying about what others will think of his words or actions. He said the words authen...
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by Minister Beverly WilliamsA Pastor's Responsibility Ezekiel 34:2-6 gives us a picture of a Pastor's responsibility to his congregation. The passage gives us both the "do's" and the "don'ts" of a Pastor's ministry. "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, T...
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by Rodney Philip Re"The one thing worth living for is to keep one's soul pure" -- Marcus Aurelius
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by Julio Cesar SarabiaWhat ever I believe it has to be true,For by having faith in magik,It exists somewhere,hidden some place in enternity,somewhere;where Nymphs,Gnomes & Witches Roam and River Gods exsits,Faries and fairy tails exists too;In the forest and the lands of enchantment.Don`t you ever let go,be...
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by Minister Beverly WilliamsLike any traumatic experience, if we don’t move through the experience or hurtful emotions, it will affect all of our relationships. Since sexuality is a very healthy and normal part of life, someone who has been sexually abused can also have a disruption in their sexuality. Sexual abuse can cause s...
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by Minister Beverly WilliamsThere are many different kinds of abusers, and it’s not clear why people molest children. What’s been found in recent research is an overwhelming majority of people guilty of child molesting, were molested themselves. We used to think this statistic was much smaller, but with more detailed research,...
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by Minister Beverly Williams"But I have this against you, that you let the woman Jezebel say she is a prophet [claiming to be inspired] and give false teaching, making my servants go after the desires of the flesh and take food offered to false gods." (Rev 2:20) [1 Kings 16:31; 2 Kings 9:22,30.] Who was Jezebel?? J...
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by Minister Beverly WilliamsI am really emotional and excitable person. I think that there are two types of anger: constructive anger and a destructive one. In order to understand the anger phenomenon I decided to investigate the nature of anger, reasons of its appearing, key factors and anger management. What does it mean th...
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by Minister Beverly WilliamsA toxic church often mistreats staff associates and it's member's. A toxic church exists when doing becomes more important than being. People in a toxic church believe their service to God is keeping church systems functioning. They believe God’s blessing results in bigger budgets for bigg...
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by Deleted MemberPlease be in prayer for a man who was shot half a block from us this morning. He is mentally challenged and lives in a boarding home next door. The boarding home has been well-managed with no incidents for the past 10 years. This morning this man went 25 yards to a dollar store next to his home wi...
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by Deleted MemberNon-toxic homemade bug spray, indoor and out: Equal parts of liquid dish soap, vinegar & gin. ANY OTHER HOME REMEDIES?
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by Rev Robert FullerGospel of James PT 5 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon in 325...
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by Keisha MerchantIn today’s journey of the chat world, I wanted to bring up that love is centered on the fruits of the spirit. Galatians in the bible is an excellent journey of love, truth and forgiveness whether walking in the world of death or world of life. Sometimes people say the “flesh,” bu...
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by Rev Robert FullerBlack Men say Rebel flag flies for freedom For an hour, the Confederate battle flag flew over the former site of the Eight Flags Display on U.S. 90. Dressed in Confederate gray, a black man named Anthony Hervey marched with the banner clutched in his hands. His brother, Harry, accompanied him, w...
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by Rev Robert FullerGospel of James PT 4 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon i...
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by Lucas CauffmanSince the establishment of civilization a certain standard for morals within a society has been set in place and observed by those whom are among the status quo. To deviate from the peramiters of these moral standards is to commit social suicide and subject ones self to ridicule...
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by Rev Robert FullerGospel of James PT 3 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon i...
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by Eric Kellythere are alot of questions about why my uncle left us . but i know he is watching all of us. he was a great guy and will be missed by all he touched. from the people he worked with in air national gaurd,air force.all the sports teams he coached.and most of all his family. god bless ...
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by Rev Robert FullerWhere's is all the Money? Gm repaid 8.1 billion with interest Apr 20, 2010 and the government still owns 61 per cent of GM. Eight of the bigge...
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by Rev Robert FullerGospel of James PT 2 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon i...
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by Rev Robert FullerU.S. senators run up $272,894 in unpaid meal tabs; some owe bills dating back three months U.S. Senators run up $272,894 in unpaid meal tabs Some owe bills dating back three months ...
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by Rev Robert FullerGospel of James PT 1 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon i...
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by Sylvia DokterHello All, I desire to know if there are any reverends in Europe. I live in France, and desire to know if we can officially marry people in Europe. Thank you for your comments. Have a wonderful day, namaste, Sylvia (Sylvia Dokter)
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by Rev Robert FullerI believe in the power of the vote, not violence against our country. I do believe that with bills like this in place its time Americans sit down and take a close look at is going on in this country an...
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by Rev Robert FullerAnother ancient center of learning was discovered at Telhara village in Nalanda district in Bihar during excavations. The state is already known worldwide for its Buddhist study centers- the famous Nalanda University, Udwantpuri near Biharsharif and Vikramshila University near Bhagalpur. The exc...
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by Rev Robert FullerMary (Magdalene)PT 5 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon in 325...
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by Kay Lee"Yuck, 'Amy'", two-year-old Rissa calls urgently. "A bug." I squat down because my old eyes need to be near the source. "It's a ladybug," I tell her. "Isn't it pretty?" She sits on the ground beside my feet, puts her face close to the ladybug, not q...
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by Rev Robert FullerMary (Magdalene)PT4 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon in 325 ...
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by Rev Robert FullerMary (Magdalene)PT3 Non Canonical books of the Bible I have been asked several times if there are any Christian books not contained in the New Testament. There are many such books that did not make it in the Bible Canon in 325 ...
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by Trysten ShamanHello again! I have created a new group called Shamanic Christians. I was hoping that while creating a new group I could further the awareness of "the old ways" and still learn a thing or two from all of you :) Since my last post I have purchased many more books on shamanism, medic...
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by Sage David RosmanI could not think of a better group to ask - I am working on a lecture series concerning our pluristic society and religious beliefs. I am a Jew by birth and tradition, even wanting to be a Cantor at one point in my life. Over the years I have dropped my theistic belief and moved through deism,...