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by Rev.William JacksonOn Dec 13 2009 I was at work when one of my fellow officers asked me to do a welfare check on an older man standing at his pickup. When I got to the man I asked him if he was ok and if he needed any help, the man turned to me and fell to the ground and became non responsive . For the next th...
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by Rev.Timothy MyrickI would like to share a story with every one. The MouseTrap A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package."What food might this contain?"The mouse wondered.He was devastated to discover it was a mouse trap. Retreating into the far...
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by Jeff AustinStewardship of Giving Tough economic times impacts everyone, many of us have a desire to give, but the daily grind of making ‘ends meet’ wears down our generosity. In the end, we keep it for ourselves, just to get that little something extra. Is this how it should be?&...
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by Joshua CripeYesterday, the day of my ordination (Thanks to the Good Folks here at ULC), I layed upon my bed and thought. My mind wandered through and wondered about many different things, from obscenities and love to pain and despair. I wondered why people chose to do bad things. I wondered what it meant to lov...
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by Jeff AustinI read the blogs and polls usually several times a day. I am blessed with the free time that many of you do not have. I know how fortunate I am in that respect. I don’t want to start any more of the bickering, but I have a challenge for ULC ministers here at the Network...
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by Rev. Sir Patrick ShinkleThere should be no need to express credibility when blind faith is in order. I know this is rather lengthy and I want you to know me and my Son. I would like to take you back six years prior to being a cop. In 1971, I had enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed ...
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by Rev. Jon CobbThis is a strange thing. I've been accused of being Satan by my girlfriend because she saw the different symbols in the ULC banner. Bear in mind that she isn't open to anything else but Christianity and Protestant at that. She doesn't think that ULC is a real church ...
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by Daniel ArendtRemember how this Spring Congress “had” to ever-after bailout Hollywood, inter alia, so any amount they claim (especially for movies fitting government political agendas) moviegoers spent will at least LOOK plausible? Unless there’s a reason(s) they were so bankrupt they needed FedCash, which they S...
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by Rev.William JacksonI am surprised how many people can say that Jesus nor God said any thing about homosexuality when infact they did God said in Leviticus 18:22 22'(A)You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination. Leviticus 18:22 : Lev 20:13; Deut 23:18 mg; R...
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by Jeremy EvansThe state of Tennessee says the weddings I have performed are now null and void ,as do to the fact I am not a minister of a accepted denomination. Nor did I go to a school to become a minister.
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by Jesse HarrisonAs a firm believer that God is a greater whole (a force of nature, or nature itself) I often find that science continues to present theories suggesting the very notion of a greater entity that composes all of us. In essence, current theory suggests that a large porttion of life is random (Quan...
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by Jeff AustinA friend posted this on Facebook. It is a very good non-holiday diversity story. www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-goldstein9-2009dec09,0,1029064.story
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by Christl BuskohlHolidays and joy are two elements of our lives that are naturally intertwined. Traditional celebrations awaken within us an ardent desire to reconnect with the people we care about and to share our abundance. During the holiday season, we feel more driven to actively practice compassion, tolerance, ...
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by Rev. Jennifer Ollice, LMPI. Thou shalt love and honour the Earth for it blesses thy life and governs thy survival. II. Thou shalt keep each day sacred to the Earth and celebrate the turning of its seasons. III. Thou shalt not hold thyself above other living things nor drive them to extinction. IV. Thou shalt give than...
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by Rev.Timothy MyrickMY GOD.OR WHAT IT MEANS TO ME. "IT RAISES THE LITTLE LIMITED SELF TO THE COSCIOUSNESS OF A POSSIBILITY, AWFUL AND BEAUTIFUL, OF A CONTACT WITH SOMETHING GREATER THAN ITSELF, AND YET AKIN; AND TO THE DIGNITY OF A MYSTICAL FELLOWSHIP IN WHICH ISOLATION ENDS, AND PAST AND PRESENT ARE SEEN ...
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by Rev.William JacksonI would like to talk about something I have seen over the years. I was raised in a family that loves God and fallows Jesus and I have put my life in Jesus hands for it is he that will bring me to ever lasting life. Here is were I have ran into a problem,Religion ,people have come to a place in th...
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by Jizo Hodo ThompsonWhen we think only of sincerely helping all others, not ourselves, we will find that we receive all that we wish for.
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by Deleted MemberHELLO ALL. I WANT TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE HERE TO SPEAK YOUR MIND AND TO ALLOW OTHERS TO DO THE SAME WITHOUT BRINGING HARM TO ANYONE.
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by Johnny TuckerThe Lord that is my refuge; Introduction: The other day me and my wife were heading in to Augusta on Georgia Avenue. When I noticed a man falling down on the road as I passed by, I said to myself “why don’t I just go down the street and turn around.” Instead I found myself stopping, pull...
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by Johnny TuckerWHAT IS TRUE LOVE I want to talk to you today about the ultimate gift, what do you think it is? To me the ultimate gift is love. Jesus talked about love a lot in His earthly ministry, The word love is mentioned 153 times in the new testament and 122 times in the old testament for a tota...
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by Johnny TuckerThat Holy Thing Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, H...
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by Johnny TuckerSong of the Shepherd Psalm 23 Introduction I. A sheep farm: Sheep are frail and dumb animals, they need constant care and constant supervision, without this they will die or be injured II. We are the sheep of God: We need God’s care and supervision, we need His guidance and provision, and we...
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by Rev Robert FullerIts my understanding that the ULC mission is to provide an avenue for those of different faiths to congregate to exchange different theological ideas and opinions. To Ordain those whom believe themselves to be called without questioning the supr...
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by Jonathon HubbardWell let me start by saying sorry for not keeping up with my blogging, my laptop went :-p and the sight does not agree with my BB. However I am looking for a little advice at this point; I have worked for the same company for almost 8 years and was informed a couple of days ag...
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by Thomas LowrieMiracle Granters Foundation was formed from Gods will and is adding Hope, Saving lives and creating Happiness for those facing serious medical challenges. God touched the life of Tom Lowrie one day out of the thin blue air. This story is a Miracle that has been recorded in a couple publicat...
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by Daniel ArendtPresident Obama has this year represented that his critics should just shut up and let things lie and expand as they are; you know, he may be right! Yes, there are a slew of critics ranging from his own party to secular to religious objectors, but does anybody notice that they’re all running out of...
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by Johnny Tucker. Introduction: Every Christian, every man of God, Every woman of God: every child of the Lord needs to understand the story of the potter and the clay. I will try to explain this with three truths. Truth 1. The clay that was marred Truth 2. The clay that was restored Truth 3. The clay that ...
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by Johnny Tucker1. Don’t be afraid to do what He tells you to do. Read Mark 16 : 4--8 Lets re-read verse seven again, 7But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. you notice the words . “But go your way--”. These four wor...
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by Rev Robert FullerI do not normally involve myself in politics, I vote and other than that I leave the Roderic to those who seem to be much better at pointing fingers and laying blame than I. I spent ov...
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by Jeff AustinThis came in my email. While we can not know exactly what Jesus would say in a letter, the sentiment of this letter keeps with the Gospel's and is a loving way at looking at the season. I did not write this but do like the sentiment. Even non-Christians can take away some comp...
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by Popette Aeris Sky Ritalee ShottsSup all, i wanted to share something with you all. sometimes i look at life and wonder why am i here or how come i get shafted being a trans woman. well the other night i spoke on skype to a woman who was drunk reaming me a new one for smoking a cigar, liking to smoke pipes and my voice is a man and...
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by Michael ValoppiGreetings... If you would like to read this blog you will have to go to my site... I can not cut and paste this one as it has a video embedded... Blessings to you all... thank you for your blessings and your judgments... Michael http://thinkingin4d.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-about-some-angel...
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by Troy ClevelandYou ARE UNIQUE!!! Think what a remarkable, unduplicateable, miraculous thing it is to be you! Of all the people who have come and gone on the earth, since the beginning of time, not ONE of them is like you! No one who ever lived or is to come has had your combination ofabilities, tale...
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by Rev.Timothy MyrickTHE DISCOVERY OF GOD FOR MOST OF US IS LIKE THE DISCOVERY OF A SIGN OF THE INTELLECT OUT SIDE OF OURSELF PROCURES US SOMETHING OF THE EMOTION ROBINSON CRUSOE FELT WHEN HE SAW THE IMPRINT OF A HUMAN FOOT ON THE SANDY BEACH OF HIS ISLAND.
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by Jizo Hodo ThompsonIf we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us? Indifference brings indifference; ...
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by Rev Robert FullerIs It Doom's Day???? I've heard and read much of the evidence presented in the literature, fear runs rampant. The fact of the matter is there are those intellectuals and scientist...
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by Sean Snarr-JonesDecember 1, 2009 Everything You Do Matters The Ripple Effect In a world of six billion people, it’s easy to believe that the only way to initiate profound transformation is to take extreme action. Each of us, however, ca...
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by Rev Robert FullerBrother Pedro: In my opinion this site is great for those of us who wish to ask questions, give opinions, study different theological view points. We can ...
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by Adam GarrettMy name is Bishop Adam H. Garrett. After 40years of being an Ordained Minister with ULC, I have been blessed to found InCountry OutReach Ministries(ICOR-M) on the internet.We will be on line by December 15 Th.
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by Rev. Sir Patrick ShinkleIs it Doomsday? Yellowstone, California, Comet, Asteroid, Solar Flair, Polar Reversal, Global Warming, Coastal Flooding and more. How about Government Colapse, the Bomb, Chemical, Biological and Viral, or the Will Of God? Where will be spiritually in the three years? Alive or passed on? There ...
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by Michael ValoppiA moment to review and then... Are You Ready for Love? Greetings To all... may you have joy in your hearts and food in your fridge... This has been one hell of a week. Twenty hours on Monday, finishing a replica gingerbread house of the lodge I work at, to raise money for Habitat for Hum...
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by Rev.Timothy MyrickThere is no treachery in the truth.There may be pain,but to face honestly al possible conclusions formed by a set of facts is the noblest route possible for a human being to found GOD.
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by Christl BuskohlHurtful confrontations often leave us feeling drained and confused. When someone attacks us emotionally, we may wonder what we did to rouse their anger, and we take their actions personally. We may ask ourselves what we could have done to compel them to behave or speak that way toward us. It's ...
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by Roberta "Josephine" NelsonWe have some skin heads in our family and communication with them provoked this blog: Hitler vs Christ Current mood:Concerned The same devil that was in Hitler and his sheep causing them to kill a multitude of others for his own benefit was in the Mus...
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by Sage David RosmanFour police officers were murdered this morning (11/29/2009) in Lakewood Washington. Please read my new commentary on Ink and Voice - http://wp.me/pDkAX-Z As always, your comments are welcomed. David Rosman
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by Charles Lee, JrNever before in our history has the world been able to witness it's own social, economic and ecologic meltdowns. Such an unprecidented global experience can only mean, "something is definitely rotten in Denmark", and the global search is on, to locate the smell! Among the vario...
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by Jizo Hodo ThompsonMy dad used to always tell me that when we point a fingure at some we will always have three pointing right back at us. I read this today and it made me think of that. Focus, not on the rudeness of others, not on what they've done or left undone, but on what you have an...
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by David KanePsalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. ...
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by Rev. Charles RangerI have recently been subjected to a radical film titled Zeitgeist. The purpose intended of this film is to cause outrage in those who watch it. The film speaks of wrongful political works that revolve around money, greed and control, man lords over man to his injury. However my interest of this film...
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by Sage David RosmanFor those who survived Thanksgiving, please remember Meleagris Gallopavo, better known as Tom Turkey, and his wife Henrietta. From the Columbia MIssourian - http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/11/26/memorium-those-turkeys-who-came/ David
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by Sean Snarr-JonesNovember 26, 2009 Finding Unqualified Happiness If Only Since most of our experiences are rooted in cause and effect, we naturally want to justify our contentment. We envision grand circumstances, stating that if only we could...
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by Wilfred TremblayHello all, Just wanted to say may you all Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving, and what ever you do fo them have a wonderfull Holiday Season, last Have a Great New Year, ...
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by Michael ValoppiOn this day I am thankful for my life... On this day I am thankful for my Children... On this day I am thankful for making it through another night... On this day I am thankful for the purring kitty in my lap... On this day I am thankful for the food in my fridge... On this day I am thankful ...
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by Reverend Brandon BoxAt about 3 am yesterday, I was rushed to the hospital because of chest pains. After what's going to end being at least a $300 ambulance ride and a 5 hour stay in the hospital that will cost me about $200, I found out I have Gastroesaphogal Reflux Disorder aka Acid Reflux Disease. It sucks but i...
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by Charles Lee, JrIn full awareness of our path, and the wake of time behind us. I take this time to acknowledge life, for giving to me what's mine (US). Awake to where "The Life" comes from, though words can not describe, My heart is drawn into "The Way", returning to whence ...
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by Rev. Aeryn Tammy Price-HoyleI feel I have finally found my calling. Since childhood, I have been pulled to follow a path. That path was something that I was unsure of. I struggled against it throughout my adolescent years, and most of my early adult life. There were times when the path was illuminated more than others, and I w...
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by Rev. Jon CobbGood morning, good evening, good afternoon where ever your timezone may be. I hope that all of you that read my blog are able to enjoy some music with your loved ones this holiday season. Don't forget to sing and if you are able, try and play an acoustic instrument or go w...
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by Nick BrownSometimes you wish you didn't care so much. That you didn't care about how others felt around you all the time hoping and waiting for a chance to love them enough to feel better. Sometimes it hurts to feel like you are the only one around who has the strong feelings and yearnings to change...
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by Dr. Anthony ADRIANI added this on my blog, because this I want to share with all my friends this bit of history fact I gave the Bible Study Group. Enjoy and all enjoy your holidays with family and friends... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Christmas dates back...
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by Dr. Anthony ADRIANWhat if People Actually Treated Religion as Just a Metaphor (Like Secular Jews)? It's possible to keep the good parts of religion -- like the music, rituals and pageantry -- and get rid of the sex-hating dogma, the belief in god and other troublesome aspects? If religi...
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by Sean Snarr-JonesJust For Today Meditative Thought and Affirmations: “Power and Grace” Meditative Thought: Our life is meant be experienced with ease and grace, filled with God’s power. Things become easier when we let go, and allow the Universe to work it’s magic. Allow God, to be God, in your life. Affirmati...
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by Jizo Hodo ThompsonThere is nothing more worthy than the virtue of selflessness. Selflessness unites people. It is the healing herb that unifies strangers and brings families together. It is the love for others that is higher than self-love; ...
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by Joseph CarronI was considering a recent sermon I attended this Sunday. The Preacher had mentioned that there are some who believe the idea of "preaching" is archaic. That perhaps it is no longer needed, after all he said, "Where else do you go where someone tells you how to live your life?" ...
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by Brian PercivalMy past decisions, in-decisions, my loves, my losses, regrets I find myself on this, my 40th year on this earth, not reflecting on those things but those things that have yet to come. Though, those things and many more have made me the person I am, I look to the things that will make me the person ...
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by Jizo Hodo ThompsonWe already have Perfect compassion Perfect wisdom ...
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by Christl BuskohlAs the holidays arrive it is easy to become distracted by our desire for perfection. It might be the need to craft a festive environment, always be in an upbeat mood, or simply the desire to find just the right gifts for everyone in our lives. Even though these things can be positive, if we start pu...
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by Troy ClevelandWhat do you Think of This Statement? There is no greater treasure to be found. Bible truth liberates us from superstition, confusion, and morbid fear. It gives us hope, purpose, and joy. Jesus said; "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 Curious what ya might...
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by Michael ValoppiBlessings Everyone... This is a new piece on true connection... true marriage... http://thinkingin4d.blogspot.com/2009/11/true-connection-so-elusive-yet-so.html Love, Joy & Health... Michael
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by Roberta "Josephine" NelsonLifes Slippery Slope for Dip or Dope? Nope!? Current mood: creative I’m happy with glee to know God doesn’t fail to exist Just because some choose to refuse and resist The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge not college It’ll help you avoid false doctrines leading...
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by Nick BrownLately I have been feeling an energy that has become stronger over the past couple of days. I know I have felt it before but never really paid that much attention to it unfortunately.This time around though it is exceedingly apparent and pretty hard to deny. I was for a while very lax in my spiritua...
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by Rev. Jeremy CookAt what point do we become morally responsible for how we live our lives in relation to nature and the rest of the planet. We continue to endorse unsustainable agriculture practices. We are hooked on oil and other unsustainable energy sources. We say we believe in conservatio...
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by Eric Kellywith thanksgiven coming this week we should give thanks to god for this ministary and for are familys and for all of you. may god bless you all .have a save thanksgiven . rev eric kelly
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by Jeff AustinIs the Pizza Done? / Here Today - Gone Tomorrow Isa 55:12 ‘For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. ‘ ...
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by Seer AshlamazThis prophecy came about in times past for one reason and one reason alone. What has been taught in the U.S. (west) as christianity is nothing more than a lie to enslave. You see, there was a jesus, sure there was; in fact there were at least 26 recorded jesus' during the time of the one ...
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by Christl BuskohlWe have no need for salvation because we don't have original sin. We are the Other People. “Right," I say. "It's all in your Bible." (Genesis 1:26) The [Elohim] said, "Let us make humanity in our own image, in the likeness of ourselves, and let them be masters of the fish of the s...
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by Christl BuskohlWe all know from experience that we can’t change other people, yet most of us have a tendency to try. This is because we naturally feel the need to do something to change situations that we find troubling. It often doesn’t occur to us that the best way to create change is not to try to convince othe...
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by Pastor Tyler OdellDear Heavenly Father, I pray for peace in the middle east and for our Christian brothers & sisters in China who are in prison or being tortured for reading or owning a Bible. I admire their courage for standing firm in their beliefs. Please help them Father in their hour of need. Guide Bless &a...
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by Nick BrownDear Mother and Father God, I ask that you continue to bless and sustain us through this season of decline. I ask that those who have felt the call from you be surrounded by your awesome love and glory. Let your magick and mystery guide us to ever greater learnings and truth. May we as a commu...
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by Reverend Brandon BoxI just came across these earlier today. I really don't know what to make of these. I guess it would be a pretty cool way of enlightening children about our Lord and Savior. First there is the Jesus Action Figure, available here: www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Jesus-Action-Figure.html. The packag...
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by Daniel ArendtTo my perception, ULC through Modesto, the Monastery, and the Seminary most definitely do not create “apostasy” of any faith; ULC is more in the nature of a civil religion to which a higher power leads. While not accepting the basic reasons he was first to propose civil religion, I find in UL...
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by Jeff AustinMid-Week Message: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy – Attitude Too often we as humans like to blame someone or something else for our shortcomings. There is always a myriad of excuses, reasons or blame that we use to throw the shortcoming on anything or anyone else. T...
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by Nick BrownYou must admit that lately things have gotten more and more unstable and crazy with almost everyone and everything lately. I am truly concerned about the structure of our government. Is it just me but does it seem a little outdated and insufficient to anyone else. Especially when it comes to basic h...
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by Roberta "Josephine" NelsonThe Nelson Newsletter Turning Many To Righteousness. Starting With Us! Arthur & Berta Josephine Nelson ...
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by Roberta "Josephine" NelsonOctober 2, 2009 - Friday Judge Me Please! The Nelson Newsletter Turning Many To Righteousness. Starting With Us! ...
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by Roberta "Josephine" NelsonThe Nelson Newsletter Turning Many To Righteousness. Starting With Us! Arthur & Berta Josephine Nelson November, 2009...
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by Roberta "Josephine" NelsonAre you planning to go to Heaven? Hell? How? Current mood:Alarmed Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes It's TERRIBLY alarming...
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by Dr. Anthony ADRIANThe world according to Mike... - If you speak about religion history in a negative way....YOU are a religion hater and your going to hell! - If you speak about beliefs in a negative way...YOU are an atheist and going to hell! - If you are not a Christian...YOU will go to hell, course! Resp...
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by Dr. Anthony ADRIANReligion is also responsible for massive tolls of death and suffering from a wholly different perspective: holding back scientific progress, when it felt that such progress threatened the religion's authority in some way. In other words, humanity would likely have far more scientific kn...
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by Dr. Anthony ADRIANThe Founding Fathers had good reasons to separate church from state in the creation of America. For prior to that the church often controlled the state in various places around the world, and did many of the awful things listed before (look up the Inquisition sometime for just one example). The ma...
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by Reverend Brandon BoxEveryday you hear horrible, morbid sories on the news. I watched the news on Saturday night and heard about this three year old girl who was abducted, raped, and murdered. All I was able to do was cry. Then you hear stories about people who run dog fighting rings. Then there's all those soldier...
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by Jizo Hodo ThompsonHi everyone, for those of you that don't know me, my name is Steve Thompson. I have worked for many, many years teaching woman and children how to live safe in our violent world. I am the founder and president of the Self Defense Awarenes Group www.sefldefensegroup.com and I am the Little Rock ...
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by Timothy ChaseOver the years I have seen alot of people making judgements about others. Pointing the finger, never realizing how wrong this concept can be. We are all children of the Goddess, thus we need to accept others for being different in their own way. No matter what your faith is, we all...
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by Sean Snarr-JonesJust For Today Meditative Thought and Affirmations: “Grace” Meditative Thought: Grace is the ability to see God in action. Affirmations: Just for today, I release everything that blocks me from loving myself. I am worthy of true love, because love is what I am. I am a strong pillar of Joy, roo...
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by Ajaegbu Christian EbereThere are several challenges facing our future in the present today,these challenges include as follows;when someone is about to answer a spiritual and Godly call,there are always some challenges in ministering the word of faith and salvation,there is a challenge among the shepherd and ...
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by Rev. Paul D. Ragsdale JrI drove a Semi Truck close to 11 yrs before retiring off the road. But back about 5 or 6 years ago I was in Boston, MA taking a load going to California. I walked into the truck stop after weighing my load and headed to the lounge area where the driver showers and restrooms are. ...
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by Reverend Brandon BoxWhen I was ten, my stepfather molested me. He also broke my right hip and my left knee so I wouldn't be able to run away. Because of what was done to me, I suffer from manic depression and paranoia, not to mention the knee and hip problems. Earlier this year, before I turned twenty, I was in ...
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by Troy ClevelandCreative Thought I wanted to share with u the wisdom or blessings I feel good for us all . It has helped me to keep my mind focus and experience the Blessing of our Universal Spirit. This is an affirmation written by Rev. Wayne Sebra. Gratitude Is My Attitude God is Love and the ver...
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by Reverend Brandon BoxEver since I was first ordained many people, both gay and straight, asked if it's a sin to homosexual or bisexual. I have extensively read through the bible and could not find an actual reference to homosexuality being a sin. Many people believe that it goes against the natural order created by...
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by Nick BrownDear Mother and Father God, May your light shine upon this nation, May we be purified and blessed with your truth and correct actions and thought. I ask that this nation come together in this time now and stay strong and grow ever stronger in peace and glory. May we all let each other live the li...