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February 12, 1997:
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Well, 2 days to go until the LOVE day... It's too bad, that like Christmas, humankind can't carry that feeling that seems to be present on these special days, all the way through their lives. Maybe one of these days!
The latest with school is that.... I've lost a week! I don't know where or how, but I've misplaced 1 week. I thought I had the additional week for the 2 term papers, 1 report, and 1 - 30 minute presentation that I have to do. SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE....NOT! Anyway, I've recovered from the jolt and have now settled down to work even harder to prepare. I'll keep you posted....
So, it appears that lunch is over, so I should close and get back to work. Have a beautiful day and I'll check in real soon. Now with the papers, etc. I'm on the computer a lot!
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August 19, 1997:
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O.K., I know it's been awhile since I last made an entry but things have been really busy! With work and school, I don't seem to have a life any more. Bummer!
Anyway, I'm posting now so get a grip!
We're getting ready for the start of the school year and all the new things going on are that we've installed NT in the labs to go with the NT server setup that was installed last year. On top of that we've implemented a new "authorization" procedure for the new students. It seems to be working very well!
For me personally, I've put in a letter of intent to be class president at my school. Being a member of the student council, I've also got to prepare for the Fall Advance. Every year the student body goes to Estes Park for a weekend and share our experiences of the Summer and our thoughts of the coming school year. All in all, it's a great time and very beneficial for developing those bonds that are needed for a successful school year.
Well, got to get back to work, so I'll input more later.. hopefully it won't be another six months.
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September 6, 1997:
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Here it is September all ready! Next weekend we're having our Fall Advance in Estes Park. It's beautiful up in the mountains, so quiet and peaceful; just one thing I don't like... it's September, it's in the mountains, and it's cold at night! O.K., that's more than one thing, but you get the gist of what I mean. I'm the desert person remember? I was born here in Colorado, lived 6 years in Alaska, and love the desert... go figure! Well, plans are that when I retire... I move to the desert and start a church in some well established community.... OR, maybe just have my home in the desert and travel around speaking at various churches. YEAH! That sounds better! That's the way I'll do it!
Update! I'll be doing a meditation on Saturday at the Fall Advance, and the real great news is that I'll be going out to visit a very close friend in November and do the opening Treatment for his 2 services on the Sunday I'm there. Talk about excited! I've already got the plane ticket.
Well, more about that when the time gets closer. NO! I didn't say who's church. I'll do that when everything is set. I mean, the trip is set, I know the weekend, but I don't know the "sermon" topic yet so I don't want to say anything here until I have "all" the information. Besides, this is like one of those "cliff hangers" they used to have in the movies.
Got to run, but I'll keep adding to this. You have to admit, it's a little more timely than last time...huh?!
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September 29, 1997:
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WOW! Here it is the end of September already. Yesterday, September 28, 1997, was the first service at our Newest Religious Science Church here in Denver. The Church was started by my two best friends, Sherri Tucker (Tucker as she likes to be called) and Jim Chandler. The preparations and all were very exciting getting things ready for the open service, but the anticipation wasn't anything to the real thing. We had 80 people show up! It was great! The Church when it was first "conceived" took on a life of it's own. People from everywhere were calling wanting to know when, where and how this new church was going to get started. If Sunday is any indication, it won't be long before we'll have a second service, and then be looking for a larger building. The energy is FANTASTIC! Everyone who walks through the door is loved and welcomed with a genuine greeting of warm hearted fellowship. The thing that really stunned me is that we're the first church (that I know of) in the movement that has it's services signed for the hearing impaired! I've heard comments made by other churches in response to the question, "Why don't you have a signer for your hearing impaired congregates?" The answers has been, "We don't have hearing impaired congregates." WELL, DUH! If you had a signer.... you might!
O.K., I'll get off my soap box! Anyway that's why I have the SSMR list (Society for The Study of Metaphysical Religions.) A great group! If you're interested in checking it out, contact me and I'll gladly give you the info.
Time to get ready for work, so I'll add more soon! Peace, and Lots of Love!
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December 30, 1997:
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Yeah, yeah, yeah... I know it's been awhile... again. With work and school, I find it very difficult to write in this journal, however, something that just came to me is that I do have time first thing in the morning to type a few lines, sooooo. NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION...Write in Journal first thing every morning...
Let's see what's happened since the last time, well, I went to Palm Desert California and did the Opening Treatment for the 3rd service at Dr. Tom Costa's church. That was very exciting... there were a little over 200 people there. Wow, what a rush. I had a few people come up to me after service and thank me for the wonderful words... they were just what they needed. I just love it when I "get out of the way" and let whatever is inside of me come through.. My desire is to one day travel and speak. I still don't have a "clear" picture of what that will be, but with each passing day, and each class I take, the vision is becoming more and more real!
I've just recently found some one on the net after surfing completely by accident into his web site. One of those coincidences that really aren't coincidences, anyway, I'm very impressed with him. Not only is he an accomplished photographer, but he writes very moving essays and stories, and the thing that really impresses me is that he has his own web design/marketing company! Are you ready for this... he's 22 years old. Talk about having it all together! I hope to get to know him better, but with all this going on in his life, and with all that I'm doing, I don't know when we'll find the time to write to each other. But, if we're meant to be in contact with each other, we'll find the time.
As I look back on this year of 1997 I can truly say this has been a Great year for me. I've been able to accomplish many of the goals that I've set for myself, and the ones that I've not yet accomplished are only because I'm still not clear as to what they are for me.
So, I'll add more in the New Year! Wow, 1998... only 2 years until the Millennium! May this new year of 1998 bring all who read this, Love, Peace, Understanding, Patience, Trust, Life, Prosperity, Health and the Loving Relationship all of us desire in our hearts! Blessings!!
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February 21, 1998:
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Well, so much for resolutions
Sorry for not adding more, but life has been so busy with school and work, I just don't have anything else to add at this time. Maybe something a little more this afternoon after I get my "running around" finished. It's supposed to be 50+ degrees today.... GOD I LOVE SPRING! I know it's not Spring yet... but, if we followed the "pagan" or "goddess" calendar it would be the second week of Spring already!
Peace and Blessings to you Dear Reader until the next time.
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February 22, 1998:
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Hello again! Don't pass out, yes this is the next day. Sunday! Peaceful, Beautiful, and full of new hope and resolve. Everyday is full of new hope and resolve! And so we stand on the threshold of a time where we co-create our lives with God. A time that can either be a joy or a burden. A time that we can be a blessing to a fellow humans or we can be the bane of their existence. A time that we can be open to the flow of the "higher" possibilities and thoughts, or stay stuck in the greed of the world and "rape" our planet more.
What has come to me from meditation today is something that I'm not quit sure where this would have developed, but it was as unsettling as the first time I read the book of Revelations in the Bible. My meditation opened my heart to a vision that shows how we in human form are spiraling downward. As we grow in earthly knowledge, we become more and more identified with the physical and forget our spiritual essence. As this takes place, we become more and more tied to the thoughts of lack, limitations, and finiteness. This is NOT the truth, and yet we have organizations telling us that it is. We must open our eyes and see that we are beautiful expressions of Godlife, and that we can change anything in our lives if we want to. All it takes is a desire, and intention, and the Great Doer, God, acts through us to change our lives. This world doesn't have long to be in existence if the rate of decline and decay continue. Only a "higher awareness" can save us from a physical destruction (nothing and no one can destroy the Spiritual... it's ALL GOD!). Only when we become infused with Light and Life, can we change the "course."
Corporate America; Corporate World/Human Race MUST be made aware that there is more to "being" than profit! When is enough, enough?? Greed in any form whether it is for possessions, or wealth, or health is wrong. If we have more than we can use either now or for our life, we must share! We can't store it and "take it with us" when we leave this plane of existence. It is the same thing that the story of the Manna in Exodus is referring to... God gives us what we need daily, when we "keep" it, it becomes tainted and moldy, but when we use it... it brings life! And so , I call upon all who read this to change their lives by changing how thy think about organized religion, fundamentalism in ALL religions, big business or Corporate World as well as Government of any kind that suppresses the expression of God through the beauty of it's people and it's arts. NO ONE PERSON, has the RIGHT to impose their thoughts or their beliefs on another... we do, however have the privilege of sharing!
Peace, and Blessings....
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June 22, 1998:
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How fitting, the last entry was on February 22, 1998. I must admit that I'm getting lax again, but with all that I've been doing lately I really haven't figured out how to get more that 24/7 out of a week. If you know how to do it, please let me know.
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June 24, 1998:
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Life is interesting! I've recently had some second thoughts about the Ministry. I guess I'm going through the "burnout" early, but I'm really getting to a dark space in my life. The syndromes we learn about in school of not scheduling enough time for ourselves has reared it's ugly head in my life. Even though I've taken the classes, and even though I know what I need to do to "regain" my life, there are those people in my life who won't take NO for an answer! I've tried the "Mr. Nice Guy approach, and I've tried the Mr. Not-So-Nice Guy approach... they just don't have a clue....
So, here's my dilemma, I really LOVE Science of Mind/Religious Science, but I don't see it as a religion; I see it as a way of LIFE, a Philosophy to live by, not an organization to set up and have a "fixed" structure (like every other religion and business!) Mountain Bell/ US WEST was good to me, and I enjoyed the 17 years I worked for them, however, that was then and this is now! Business, and especially BIG Business, has lost it's soul. It appears to me that they no longer feel anything for their employees, all they are concerned about is the "bottom line." This is also the same for the governments of the world. "How can I get my share?" "It doesn't matter who I step on in the process or what I have to do to get it."
This mentality escapes me and is definitely not my attitude or thoughts about life!
My frustration comes when I'm confronted with the rhetoric that we must know all aspects of business, and also "church-ship," but nothing is said of the spiritual growth of congregations or ourselves. Emphasis is placed on organization and the structure instead of the spiritual growth of the "church family." When I was studying to be a Practitioner, the emphasis was taken off the "business" and placed on the "TRUTH" and knowing that we know the "TRUTH." What happens when we start to study to become a minister? Where are we guided and why?
HUMMMM! Seems like I'm on a "roll" today! This appears to be my catharsis. Thank you for sharing it with me!
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July 15, 1998:
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Here it is the middle of July already. Wow! Time is really flying by.
Today is an interesting day here at work. Everyone, well almost everyone, is
is on vacation so the place is pretty quiet. School starts here at Mines in
about 6 weeks, and mine starts the middle of September. I'll graduate the
middle of May, 2000; I'll be and M and M.... Millennium Minister hehehehe! I
can't take credit or responsibility for that, one of the congregates came up
with that.
I'm still trying to focus on a vision statement for my ministry. I have a
desire to do something "major" with the web, because Peter Russell points
out in *The Global Brain* the internet is the best visual we have for a
Universal intelligence; a single (ONE) Mind.
I don't see how anyone can still hold to the "ancient"
beliefs of a "God out there, and Heaven out there" when all along Jesus taught
that IT was within! My biggest question is how they can justify their beliefs
with all the scientific evidence to the contrary. I mean, just look at Hubble
and all the other things we're doing... how can any sane human being believe
that there is a "deity" out there somewhere that put it all together? Now I
believe that there is a "power" or and "intelligence" that has started the ball
rolling and that from time-to-time, this "power" and "intelligence" interjects
much needed "realignment," but as far as a "deity" or person, this doesn't
seem likely to me.
As Dr. Ernest Holmes said, "There is a Power for Good in the universe, greater
than you are, and YOU CAN USE IT!!" I believe that we are unique,
individualization of this "Power" and that the free will we have is the factor
that we don't seem to understand, or utilize. It comes back to the philosophy
that Jesus
taught, "As you Believe, it is done unto you." This was the whole thrust of
his teaching, as I see it. Every time he performed a "miracle" it was the
belief of the person or those around him that caused the "miracle" to take
place. Because we all have "free will" this is the reason your aren't
hypnotized against your wishes, or the reason someone can't "really" do
anything to you unless you allow it. I do believe in mental telepathy, but
only to the extent that we all have the ability to be more "in tune" to our
surroundings and those who are part of them. I believe that we can influence
others, but only to the point that they are receptive to suggestion not because
we have "power" over them. I believe that we have the ability and power to
alter our environment. This encompasses all our environment; weather,
circumstances, people, etc. Now this might appear to be a contradiction,
however, think about this; nothing, and I mean nothing exists outside of you
unless you become aware or conscious of it. I contend that through this
process of "becoming" aware we energize the object on which our attention is
focused.
Well, I could go on and on about this topic, so if you're interested in
the ramifications of it and/or others, drop me a line. Next installment,
when I get motivated, find the time, etc. etc.
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July 31, 1998:
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The end of the month.... Just think, in a little time, we'll be entering the New Millennium. Now for all those out there who are thinking "End of the World!" I say KNOCK IT OFF!!! How superstitious can you possibly be? I mean really; how can anyone in one breath live with all the modern conveniences and entertainment we have both fiction and scientific, and then turn around and think that what was written some 2,000 to 3,000 years ago is "real?" Now I admit that some of the stuff in the Bible is good stuff, but to take it as "the word of GOD", as some people do, amazes me. I do believe that those (and there were many) who wrote the Bible were no doubt inspired by a Higher Source, but to say that it is this "power" dwelling on a cloud out there somewhere is down right ridiculous.
I wonder why some people, seemingly intelligent, fall back on childish and uneducated beliefs? To me it's a rejection of the God Presence within each human (and in reality, all living things) and the ability to think and choose because of our free will.
It's just a thought that came to me, and I wondered why people were so ignorant.
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September 10, 1998:
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Wow! Time flies when you're having fun... or are busy, which I guess in my case is both! Finally, September.... I know, for those of you who know me, you know I don't like FALL!! However, this time I have a different "take" on the whole thing.... you see, this last year I've been Student Body President for Holmes Institute - Denver Campus, and I can honestly say it's been a learning experience. I've learned how important it is to be able to rely on others for assistance, and I guess the biggest thing I've learned is that "I CAN'T DO IT ALL MYSELF!" I've learn about "human" nature also. It appears that when "someone" steps forward to fill the gap, others tend to relax into the mentality of "I'll just let them do it. I'm way too busy to help." Of course, I also learned something about myself which is, I don't like to just sit and wait for something to get done, or for someone to come forward, so, I end up doing it myself.... Well, now that I know that (again) I have now started to sit on my hands so I don't volunteer for things. I'm learning to let others do it, because "I CAN'T DO IT ALL MYSELF!"
O.K. enough of that... the weather here in Denver/Golden/Arvada has been wonderful. I love HOT weather and it's been in the high 80's to mid 90's.... I'm in heaven, of course, my co-workers and most of my friends don't share my love of the heat. I've heard that we're supposed to get a very bad Winter this year, but I don't believe that! I'm not one to follow "Race Thought" and this, like "it's Cold Season again" are thoughts I feel that the human race would be better off to let go. Come on, we've all learned enough psychology to know that if you think a "thing" long enough, it will happen. They refer to it as "self fulfilling prophecy." I call it "THE WAY IT WORKS!" Dr. Holmes, founder of the Science Of Mind, stated it in the 20's, "Change your thinking and change your life!" You see, our philosophy is based on the Omnipresent, Omniscient, Omnipotent ONE! This we use in the place of the word GOD. Many people who come to Science of Mind or Religious Science as it's also called, come from very negative backgrounds with other faiths and religions. So, we use terms that express the same thing without the "stigma" of the negative from their past experiences. Anyway, what we believe is that what you think, sets this "Presence" into motion which responds to our slightest thought by creating that thought for us in our lives. This is our interpretation of "Race Thought" and "self fulfilling prophecy."
Time for work, so I'll try to add a little more later. With 5 classes this term and working full time on top of that; well needless to say, I'm going to be busy! I'd really love to win a big lotto jackpot, or find a "rich" uncle somewhere that I never knew about that left me a large sum of money! That would make life so much easier right now, however, I know that "Life responds to me the way I respond to IT!" I know that it's working in Divine Right order through Divine Right action and activity, so I'll just KNOW that all is well and all my needs (time, money, relationships, etc.) are met NOW and fulfilled completely at this point in time and for all time!
Blessings to you all, and may your lives be as fulfilling, rewarding and enjoyable as mine is!
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December 15, 1998:
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My word! Here it is December and I haven't updated since September. This
has been a very busy time. I started school again and really almost decided
to "quit" the whole thing. I was really feeling stress with my "co-worker"
being out on a medical leave; then attempting to take a "full load" at
school on top of full time at work... needless to say, I was a little
pressured. Add to that my assisting 2 friends in starting their church
well, it just got to be tooooo much. So, I simplified my life... I transferred
my license back to Mile Hi Church, and dropped 2 classes that were taking up
way too much time for what I was getting out of them. When you're saturated,
you can't learn anything and that's exactly what was happening. I was to
the point of really just walking out of all of it and going to the desert.
I still want to do a Vision Quest in the Arizona Desert some day.
Well, just a quick entry. More later. Hopefully not too much later.
Wow! Only 3 months since my last entry, but so much has happened. I guess the biggest thing is that Dr. H. Fred Vogt founder and Minister Emeritus of Mile Hi Church made his transition on March 19, 1999. It was interesting to see how hard I took his death. Then after several days of meditation, I realized that his transition day was the same one my Mother had about 20 years ago... funny how we retain "stuff" in our subjective mind and how it's always talking to us....
So anyway, life goes on and each time we think that we've finally "got it..." something more happens to make us realize that we don't know anything.
Recently I was discussing a topic on a list that I belong to and was amused to find the individuals who express they are "spiritual" really have no understanding of what "spiritual" means. But hey, that's their stuff and who am I to judge one way or the other anyway... right???
Just a quick note to keep this thing going... and to let you all know that I'm still thinking, just not making the time to post to this page...
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April 22, 1999:
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Well, today it snowed, AGAIN... I tell you... I'm really not handling this well.I'm not a "winter" person at all... I HATE SNOW! I don't ski or any other winter type sport, so I really don't like the season... not even with Thanksgiving and Christmas in it...
Anyway, my complaint has to do with "mother nature." I don't understand why "she" gets us all set for the warm weather, even going so far as to have plants start to sprout, flowers bloom, and insects flying around.... then, out of the blue change her mind and dump several inches of snow on us... I'm not a happy camper!
I've got some really deep and personal thoughts that I'm compiling on a separate page, if you'd like the url, please contact me and I'll give you the address.
It contains some profound thoughts that I've come up with dealing with life and the universe... and no the answer isn't 42, but if you've seen The Matrix, you might have some idea where I might be headed with my thoughts. I still want to see it one more time to pick up any "subtle" things I missed the first time through. If you haven't seen it.... SEE IT!! If you have seen it... write me with your impressions.
One quick question... How do we know there is God? What measurement do you use to believe beyond a "shadow of a doubt" that there really is an existence beyond death? Are you basing it on what you've been taught? What you've learned from what sources? Have you ever thought about "where" God is *REALLY*? Think about the Universe, now think about you and where you are; if you're not comfortable with knowing where you are, check the internet for sites that show the solar system, the galaxy, and especially our "location" in the Universe. NOW, How can we be so stupid as to believe that there is a "being" out there, somewhere who really gives a "Rats A.." about us here on this insignificant planet in a minor (if that) star system??? I'm always amazed at the ignorance of humankind!
This thought stream has been prompted by the shootings of the 16 people at Columbine High School in Littleton. I'm still at a loss for words in this situation. How "kids" can be so warped by life as to kill other "kids" is beyond my comprehension. If someone can give me "real" insight, please email me; if you're going to spout that Bible stuff... get a life!! Start thinking for yourself and stop relying on a fraud that is being perpetuated by our ignorance and inability to take control of our lives or even take responsibility for our actions!
Who in there right mind can honestly state that all of this "trouble" is because of the Devil? Who in there right mind can honestly state that what's wrong with them isn't "their" choosing or fault, but someone else's"out there" somewhere? You know, boss, school teacher, minister, partner, parent... etc. etc. up to the good old... "SOCIETY!" This is BS and you can quote me!!
Well, I guess I'll close for now.. I'm getting steamed and not in a "good" place to continue this.
Love, Peace, and above all UNDERSTANDING,
Ron
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October 26, 1999:
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Well, here we are almost at the end of the year, the century, THE MILLENNIUM!
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August 17, 2002:
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I can honestly say that the MILLENNIUM has started with a bang!
I continued my path toward UCRS Minister from October 26, 1999, and found that at times there was a lot
that happened to cause me to rethink my whole religious career. As of this date, it has finally come to
me that the "trappings" of a Minister as well as the responsibilities that one has for not only his
congregation (which I would cherish) but that of the organization, both the local and national level,
took me too far from Spirit in my own thought. We in Science of Mind believe that there isn't anything
but God or Mind or Spirit or Universal Intelligence; you get my drift, just as Shakespeare said, "a rose
by any other name would still smell as sweet" and so it is with the words we use to identify "God."
I find that when people put too much important's on the "vessel," the contents is overlooked.
It seems to me that all of our religious leaders are more interested in making money, a name, an impact
for the "ego" and not necessarily for God. As I see it, if Spirit/God was the main focus of our leaders,
there wouldn't be so many political involvements (render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, etc.) or the
sexual scandals of late not only in the Catholic Church but all religious movements. I'm sure there are
the same things in both the Jewish and Islamic faiths. I find it interesting to note that only when the
"superstition" of a faith is as strong as is that of the "fundamentalist" is when the silence of the sin
is noticed.
Superstition and fundamentalism are synonymous to me. Anytime you have someone thinking that there is a
"being" out there somewhere that has interacted with the human race on some level (either to influence
through dialogue or intercourse) and whom we are not able to connect with, seems a little ignorant to me.
And for those who believe in the "sanctity" of the Bible and other religious works, well let me just say,
just because it's been around for thousands of years, it doesn't mean that it's holy. For heaven sakes
humankind, get a grip! They are words written by men to express their insights, thoughts and inspirations!
NOTHING MORE!!!!
When we realize that we are the ones who have the power to change our lives and that there is no "God" or "Devil"
out there doing it to us; I mean really, what did Jesus teach? That God (the Father) and heaven are inside.
I love to see the fundamentalists use ONLY those words and passages that support their bigoted and ignorant
rhetoric. The ones that come to everyone's mind, I'm sure, are Jerry Falwell and John Hagee.
Falwell tries so hard to play the "good Christian" but he's no more than a hate monger in preachers
clothing. And for John Hagee, well, if the man gains anymore weight, they'll have to make a separate
zip code for him. You mean to tell me that if he's "God's spokesman" that God wouldn't help him loose
that fat and get healthy? I mean, really! Atkin's is a wonderful diet and I've lost 60 pounds on it so far!
Hey, if I can do it, so can he!
And the thing that really makes me wonder is where is all that money they get,
going?
This brought up a point I'd like to ask the cyber viewer. Has anyone seen the "balance sheet" for Benny
Hinn? I heard several years ago, that even his "board of directors" don't know what he makes and is worth.
This is interesting because I thought that the "board" was who hired the Minister, not the other way round.
Sounds like the same old scam to me.
Well, got to go, so I'll write more tomorrow.
Ron
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February 20, 2005:
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So, it looks like some time has passed since I last "wrote" something. Let's see if I can be timelier
this time around.
Well let's see. What has gotten me "upset" lately; hum, can you spell hypocrisy?
It seems ridiculous to me that anyone who calls himself (or herself) a man (or woman) of God could
think that they could really "speak" for said Deity! How "arrogant" can they be?
AND, on the "other hand", how STUPID can we be believing that they do speak for God!?
I have a "challenge" for my fellow Clergy of ALL FAITHS! Are you ready? Do you think you're Man or Woman
enough to handle the challenge? OK, Here goes! Go ONE WEEK; SEVEN DAYS without hating ANYTHING OR ANYONE!
That's it! Very easy, right? We'll see! Let's see if you have enough control over your "humanness" to be
able to cause a change in your own life. Then, if you truly have made the change, let's see you affect
others with the same understanding! Just think about it! In one week we could start a Peace Movement
to end all movements!
This challenge is from a quote I remember from Dr. Holmes in his last "Sermon By The Sea" at Asilomar;
"It would be wonderful indeed if a group of persons should arrive on earth who were for something and
against nothing. This would be the summum bonum of human organization, wouldn't it? It is,
in the life of the individual.
Find me one person who is for something, and against nothing, who is redeemed enough not to condemn
others out of the burden of their soul, and I will find another savior, another Jesus, and an
exalted human being."
So, there you have the challenge! Can we truly live as God or Jesus would wish us to do, or are we
going to keep killing each other out of greed, and hatred, and who knows what else? I find it abhorrent
that anyone would attach the "essence" of God to anything so vial as killing another person; after all,
isn't "THOU SHALT NOT KILL" one of the Commandments? I seem to recall the "Big Man" Himself telling Moses
that it was HIS (God's) LAW??? So who changed it? MAN! NOT GOD! Think about it! If God said one thing,
then changed His Mind, wouldn't that mean He made a mistake and therefore would be "fallible"? Just a thought
for all you Bible/Koran/Torah thumpers out there! Use the brain that God gave you and stop being the
pawns of some little human mind that wants nothing more that to manipulate and rule you! Please, for God's
Sake, actually, FOR YOUR SAKE! WAKE UP!!!
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June 28, 2007:
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So much for "timelier" as you can tell, it's been a while since I last chimed in.
After working for 3 years to develop and implement a Chaplaincy here at MINES and getting turned down 3 times, I feel that Spirit is telling me that this is neither the time nor the course It has in mind for me, so I have resigned both my Letter of Call with New Perspectives Chaplaincy Services as well as my Licentiate License through United Church of Religious Science.
I have done a lot of praying and meditating on this action and feel as a great weight has been lifted from not only my heart but my shoulders. Now I can study Eschatology to the fullest.
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May 12, 2008:
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Ah, yet another turn. I've been studying, reading, praying, meditating, and even contemplating and what has finally come to me is to create an Outreach Ministry, Healing HEART Outreach Ministries, on my own. I've been moved to do something like this since I became a Minister (RScF - Religious Science Fellow) through United Church of Religious Science, which is equivalent to a Masters of Divinity through other religious schools.
The true challenge is to submit the paperwork for the 501(c)(3) which not only takes about 1 and 1/2 years to be approved by the government, but coming up with the $4,000.00 to submit the paperwork.
Anyway, through the process of letting go, I actually found what I was looking for. At least it seems to resonate more to that original vision I had in 2001 before my "pride and ego" got in the way!
Emerson's quote seems to be true, all things work perfectly when "we get our bloated nothingness out of the way of the Divine circuits".
Well, that's it until next time. Prayerfully, I'm trusting it won't be yet another year, but if Spirit moves that direction, then so be it. Trying to "control" life is different that directing life, so I will become a "director" not a "controller".
If you are so moved, please pray or send your "good thoughts" to the perfect timing and unfolding of the ministry, and know that "what you give out, comes back to you 10 fold"!