Jesus is coming soon!!
The Second Coming - What is it?
The Second
Coming is when Jesus Christ will return to earth in fulfillment of His promises
and to fulfill the prophecies made about Him. Jesus Himself
promised
Before Jesus’ ascension in John 14:3 says “He promised that He
would return and that nobody would know the time of his returning”. I ask this
question why would He come back? Do people understand why he would come back? Do
you hurt others do you care about others does money rule everything we do. After
the 911 attacks they said it was because the people of the Untied States were
too hung up on money and material things. You know I do not agree what they did
was right but they yes are right. These hard times we are having is and everyday
life for these people. This is what they were trying to get across that we take
our lifestyle for granted. How many people in the Untied States even read the
Bible you better why...? Oh he’s coming Jesus does not like what is going on. As
a Master of Metaphysics when I mediate I try to find out when; all I ever get is
soon prepare people show them my ways are good and pure. Now you have seen the
sermons that I have posted the past few days about my friend. I have been trying
to show her and folks like her that as long as you let Satan or Satan’s people
control you they will. Satan will not control anybody that will stand up and
preach and pray to the Lord.
I am taken my life back I am taken her life
back and if you should hear that he is nuts, he is crazy you don’t believe all
the hocus-pocus do you? Say to them yes I do call it what you will yes I do
believe in the word of God. Watch how quickly they will call you a name or try
to tell you other wise. Jesus is coming back and no matter what you have done He
will forgive you but you also must forgive others. Too many people think that
God does not love them or God will not accept them back because of things they
have done he will God loves us all. Let’s look at the scriptures now.
Revelations 22: 4-21
4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall
be in their foreheads.(This nobody ever saw before you will see the Lord face to
face.) (The name on foreheads is in contrast to the mark to the marks of the
beast.)
5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle,
neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall
reign for ever and ever. (“No night no lamp fulfills Christ proclamation of
Himself as the light of the world.”)
6 And he said unto me, These sayings are
faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew
unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
7 Behold, I come
quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
(Now from these two verses is to inform the servants of God.) ( They needed to
know that they need to be true believers”.)
8 And I John saw these things,
and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the
feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
9 Then saith he unto me, See
thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy
brethren the
prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship
God.
(Again the angel reminds John the second time.) (God and admonishes him
to worship only God.)
10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the
prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. (John was told not to seal the
book because the time of fulfillment was potentially very near.)
11 He that
is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy
still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is
holy, let him be holy still.
(This verse seems to be a prediction that
believers and unbelievers will live out their lives true to their nature until
judgment day.)
12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to
give every man according as his work shall be.
13 I am Alpha and Omega, the
beginning and the end, the first and the last.
(Talks about Christ’s
rewards)
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have
right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
(Now this verse talks about the obedience to God how we followed Him in
faith.)
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and
murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. (The word dogs
was a common expression used by Jews to speak to Gentiles.)
16 I Jesus have
sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root
and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (Now we must focus
on bright and morning star this means Jesus is coming)
17 And the Spirit and
the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is
athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
18
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this
book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues
that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the
words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book
of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this
book. (Means you better get ready for judgment day)
20 He which testifieth
these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
(Jesus is coming quickly)
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you
all. Amen.
Would you believe in this day and age there are people who do
not believe in God they think that they just came out of no where. They think
that all of this is made up. This is why we preach and we teach the words. If
they think all this is not true the Bible comes from scriptures that come from
scrolls. It’s like someone telling me that John Kennedy was not shot he was.
This is all very real. The people that are full of hate are of Satan’s world you
know them they are out to hurt everybody. Turn to God look into the greatest
book in the world. Always remember the truth is the only thing that will set you
free. Do not ever say you can not change because you can I did. You can change
your relationship you can change your mind you change your lifestyle but there
is only one thing you can not change and that is God. God will always stay the
same. God is always there for us all no matter what.
Amen <:
))))<><
Bruce Richard Wallace
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
The Pitfalls of Preachers
Pride: The Pitfall of Preachers
We strive for excellence in preaching, and we should--but there are dangers if we succeed.
Did you see the opening battle scene in Saving Private Ryan?
Imagine the most frightening and dangerous terrain from any war movie.
What if pride is the threat and preaching is the mission? Uh-oh, it
looks dangerous:
1. Preaching involves
speaking to others
about their lives. Of course, it can be “we” rather than just “you” (as
if you are the finished product!), but even so, there is massive
temptation to pride when being the dispenser of spiritual input.
2. You
might be effective as a preacher. This doesn’t help because you will
then receive affirmation and even admiration from people helped by your
ministry. Warning!
3. You might be rubbish
as a preacher, but never fear, there are plenty of people who will be
polite and affirm your ministry anyway. False affirmation and feedback
is a frequent feature of church lobbies and doorways.
4. You
might be trained, equipped and well-informed. That might mean numerous
years of high level academic training. Or it might mean you read a book
during preparation. Either way, you may be, or perceive yourself to be,
beyond others in your knowledge. Knowledge
puffs up, careful!
5. Up-front ministry will
get kudos other ministries won’t. So you’re up front in the church.
People will talk to you and about you and they will see you and they
know you. A ridiculously low-level celebrity status awaits everyone who
steps into a pulpit. Warning!
6. What if you see lives change “under your ministry”? That’s a scary thought, since you might think you achieved that.
7. The
enemy would love to see you believing the hype. Was it Spurgeon who was
approached by a congregant and told that was the best sermon she’d ever
heard, only to reply, “The Devil has already told me that.”
8. Public
speaking presents continual opportunity to perform, or as we might say
to children, “show off.” Listen to me, see what I know, watch as I
impress you with my Greek, or cultural awareness, or
translation critique, or ministry experience, or name drop, or …
warning!
9. You are not yet glorified, so
your flesh is still pre-programmed with a prideful operating system. So
you are not immune to any of this.
10. You
may find it hard to have genuine close friendships since you are in a
position of influence, so you will be lonely and vulnerable while
everybody affirms and endorses your spirituality.
11. You
may find yourself, or put yourself, in a separate spiritual category to
everyone else. Sort of a clerical bubble that promises immunity from
spiritual struggle, but guarantees a greater exposure to the attractive
fruit of temptation.
12. There are probably a dozen more reasons that pride may be lurking behind every pew as you stand to preach.
To be honest, I think the terrain looks absolutely
frightening, terrifying, a deadly terrain.
The only way to go there is in absolute reliance on God!
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Min. Johnathan Hester
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Universal Life Church
It seems every Christmas story has to have a Scrooge, from Hallmark dramas to children's books. The reason we always write a jerk into our holiday stories is because it's true. In real life there's always a jerk.
Today, I want to encourage you not to be a Christmas jerk. Don't be the Scrooge. It's all too easy. Maybe you're expecting an Xbox and you get a sweater. Maybe you're parents have to tighten the belt and you have fewer packages under the tree especially you teenagers admit you do like those expensive items. Maybe Christmas is a tough time because you're reminded again of the dysfunction of your family. Perhaps you wish you're family would be like the others who seem to have it all together or have all the money.
Or . . . maybe you're stressed out because you have a ton of stuff to do. Recitals, plays, people, parties.
The circumstances and environment around the holidays make it all too easy to fall into jerk mode. And I'm saying, don't let it happen. Why? Because, of all people, it is Christians who should be full of joy on Christmas. Why? Becasuse this is the celebration of our Lord and Savior's story, how God moved dramatically to rescue His creation by sending Jesus to live, first as a baby, then as a growing boy, and then as a man.
Christmas is good news and let it be known. It is God's entrance into the world. God didn't stay in Heaven, he moved to become flesh. What a powerful story we have in Christmas.
One of the questions we should ask is How do you avoid becoming a Christmas jerk? First, Think about the story. Go back to the chapters in Isaiah and Matthew and Luke. Remember why we celebrate. Second, go with the Christmas flow which I mean is hold your Christmas plans loosely. Remember its about love, about giving, about peace. So if you get stiffed on the Xbox or that Ipod or that cell phone, let it go. Third, find ways to give back this Christmas and remember God loves a heartful giver. Is there a needy child, a program at your church, a community center that needs you're time and perhaps you're money? Give. Fourth, don't get hung up on frivolous stuff. Don't be a Christian who whines about everything that you think that things should be, or about. Just fight against those with genuine, Holy-Spirit-led Christmas cheer. That's not being nice.
Strive this year, to be part of the good at Christmas. And leave the jerkiness to Hallmark Channel, and others.
Love & Blessings,
Pastor Robert G.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Online Sermons
Jesus Was Tempted Too
Online Sermon
Today's Scripture
"We have a great high priest, who has gone into heaven, and he is Jesus the Son of God. That is why we must hold on to what we have said about him. Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because he was tempted in every way that we are. But he did not sin! So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help." Hebrews 4:14-16 CEV (suggested reading for this week: Luke 4:1-15)
Thoughts for Today
Every Christian is tempted to fulfill the natural desires of life in illegitimate ways on a daily basis. Some of us struggle more with sexual temptation. Others with eating too much, desiring to control others, looking good at any cost, taking things that are not our property. The list could continue for pages, but you get the point.
It is surprising for some people to learn that the Bible shows us that Jesus knows what it is like to be tempted. This week we will look at some of the specific temptations Jesus experienced and how he handled them. He was tempted—but he did not sin.
Consider this …
Jesus knows from experience what temptation is like. He is our high priest who intercedes for us with the Father. How comforting to know that he understands what we are going through when we are tempted. We can go to the Father when we are struggling with temptation with assurance that we will find understanding and help. How encouraging today's scripture text is: "So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help."
Prayer
Father, I am so grateful for the knowledge that Jesus experienced temptation too. This helps me know that you will continue to love me and will respond with kindness and help when I turn to you in the midst of a struggle with temptation. In Jesus' name …
http://www.eawweg.com
Universal Life Church
Online Sermon
Today's Scripture
"We have a great high priest, who has gone into heaven, and he is Jesus the Son of God. That is why we must hold on to what we have said about him. Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because he was tempted in every way that we are. But he did not sin! So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help." Hebrews 4:14-16 CEV (suggested reading for this week: Luke 4:1-15)
Thoughts for Today
Every Christian is tempted to fulfill the natural desires of life in illegitimate ways on a daily basis. Some of us struggle more with sexual temptation. Others with eating too much, desiring to control others, looking good at any cost, taking things that are not our property. The list could continue for pages, but you get the point.
It is surprising for some people to learn that the Bible shows us that Jesus knows what it is like to be tempted. This week we will look at some of the specific temptations Jesus experienced and how he handled them. He was tempted—but he did not sin.
Consider this …
Jesus knows from experience what temptation is like. He is our high priest who intercedes for us with the Father. How comforting to know that he understands what we are going through when we are tempted. We can go to the Father when we are struggling with temptation with assurance that we will find understanding and help. How encouraging today's scripture text is: "So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help."
Prayer
Father, I am so grateful for the knowledge that Jesus experienced temptation too. This helps me know that you will continue to love me and will respond with kindness and help when I turn to you in the midst of a struggle with temptation. In Jesus' name …
http://www.eawweg.com
Universal Life Church
Monday, June 20, 2011
Online Sermon
Thought
The word for the day is thought. Recently I uploaded the Home Course in Mental Science to my website
Wisaac3rd.com in installments of a chapter every day or two so it took me probably a month to upload all twenty chapters plus the study guide. This is a very challenging course as far as study content. It will make one think if their mind is open to any extent at all.
Thought is what I am into at this time. Thought is very interesting for the course brings out that our world, our bodies and for that matter is all thought, nothing but thought.
As Scripture says as One thinks so it is.
Which sort of interesting for last year I had the epiphany that all there is was belief and perception. The more I study the more things I find that lead me to believe this more and more that the only reality there is, is the one we believe it to be.
As we believe so do we endeavor to bring others into our beliefs so we have our different religions.
Actually, I believe the only reason there are so many religions and branches of religions are that leaders within each one seek to get the attention they think they deserve and if they do not get it they break away to form their own form of whatever it was they were selling this week.
No different from a MLM marketer jumping ship to form their own MLM.
Guess, I am getting cynical as I advance in years. The only thing truthfully I have ever found to satisfy me is when I discovered Spirit and what a Friend it is to me. It walks with me and it talks with me and goes by many names, God, Allah, Buddha, Jesus. Although it matters not what it is called for to me it is the great comforter.
I find I can rest in Spirit while giving all of my challenges to it and knowing they will be worked out. It is not for me to know how only to know it will be.
It is left to me to have faith that Spirit has me in the palm of it’s hand always looking over me. Protecting me and loving me.
It shows me that as long as I seek to harm no one I shall not be harmed.
As ever con man out there knows it is impossible to cheat or to con an honest person. Only the greedy can be conned. Those that are seeking something for nothing. The quick buck, over night success, flash in the pan. The one hit wonders.
Most true over night successes spend years to get the opportunity to be an overnight success.
As much as I am enjoying American Idol this year I am wondering if they will appreciate their success as much as those that spent years in the bars, saloons, county and country fairs, playing on the back of a flat bed trailer.
The true successes I see and it matters not whether it is in the entertainment arena, the world of business, science, medicine, academia, sports or whatever it may it are those that go to the office or to work everyday knowing that if the lottery were theirs tonight that tomorrow they would still be reporting in to their specialty, for they love what they are doing.
Anyone that can bring a passion to what they are doing will be a success. In fact if they are truly passionate about what they do they are already a success.
My website is only a few pages from hitting the three hundred page mark and that at this time is my passion as well as making my sweetie as happy as I possibly can for that is my passion in life to be the best companion I possible can, while serving you through my website by finding and bringing to you the best self-help materials in as many genres as I possibly can.
There are many paths in this world in fact since there are almost seven billion people in our world now that means there are almost seven billion paths to find our way to the top of the mountain as we seek to find our way home again.
The way I am finding my way is by loving and believing in you.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Why I became Ordained
I became ordained because there was something inside of me that said I should help other people realize their spiritualism without the confines of being associated with an organized religion.
Tolerance for all beliefs is the key to true peace and spiritualism may come in many forms. Doing that which is right is an excellent motto to live by for anyone and I do my best to spread this message. Whether you believe in God or gods or an order in the universe or whatever it might be that helps you to center yourself in life.
All should have an open mind and respect that others might not feel the same way as you do, but that there is nothing wrong with what is spiritually important to you and how you feel about it and express it. Live and let live.
Tolerance for all beliefs is the key to true peace and spiritualism may come in many forms. Doing that which is right is an excellent motto to live by for anyone and I do my best to spread this message. Whether you believe in God or gods or an order in the universe or whatever it might be that helps you to center yourself in life.
All should have an open mind and respect that others might not feel the same way as you do, but that there is nothing wrong with what is spiritually important to you and how you feel about it and express it. Live and let live.
Rev. Dr. Rick
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Why I became ordained
Well I can say this. I became ordained through ULC because:
1. It is a lot easier getting credentials from ULC and you do not have to build a church immediately.
2. I do most of my preaching in Nightclubs. Flogger in one hand Bible in the other preaching The Word of God in BDSM Nightclubs. How I got the nickname the Evil Wicked Cardinal of Evil. :devil:
3. I have vast knowledge of The Bible and know where most of the relics are which are described in the Bible.
4. I love a good debate on religion. I never lost a debate yet. For it is the individual on how they interpret The Bible.
5. I go to religious seminars where my vast knowledge improves religion. And, I talk on my own experiences.
6. ULC is the best place to start as an ordained minister. But, when you preach never implement ULC in any way shape or form. I never tell anyone about my credentials with ULC. I let my knowledge of The Bible do the talking.
7. People ask me where I became a Minister. I say four words. "It was my calling." Why say where you became a Minister. You build a church and call it ULC for instance it is not connected with ULC HQ. It is your church and do not break the law or implement ULC HQ in any way shape or form.
8. All ULC HQ is vouch that we are ordained ministers. Other than that you are on your own. So be smart and use The Bible. It is a powerful weapon.
9. Do not think you can evade IRS just because your a Minister. Because Churches and Ministers do get taxed. But, I do this volunteer and I accept no donations. It is Volunteer Work for me.
So; one thing always preach The Word of God, that is why we became ministers. And, teach others our religion.
1. It is a lot easier getting credentials from ULC and you do not have to build a church immediately.
2. I do most of my preaching in Nightclubs. Flogger in one hand Bible in the other preaching The Word of God in BDSM Nightclubs. How I got the nickname the Evil Wicked Cardinal of Evil. :devil:
3. I have vast knowledge of The Bible and know where most of the relics are which are described in the Bible.
4. I love a good debate on religion. I never lost a debate yet. For it is the individual on how they interpret The Bible.
5. I go to religious seminars where my vast knowledge improves religion. And, I talk on my own experiences.
6. ULC is the best place to start as an ordained minister. But, when you preach never implement ULC in any way shape or form. I never tell anyone about my credentials with ULC. I let my knowledge of The Bible do the talking.
7. People ask me where I became a Minister. I say four words. "It was my calling." Why say where you became a Minister. You build a church and call it ULC for instance it is not connected with ULC HQ. It is your church and do not break the law or implement ULC HQ in any way shape or form.
8. All ULC HQ is vouch that we are ordained ministers. Other than that you are on your own. So be smart and use The Bible. It is a powerful weapon.
9. Do not think you can evade IRS just because your a Minister. Because Churches and Ministers do get taxed. But, I do this volunteer and I accept no donations. It is Volunteer Work for me.
So; one thing always preach The Word of God, that is why we became ministers. And, teach others our religion.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Online Ordination
I am currently looking for work in both the Christian world and the secular world. I am hoping and praying that God will lead me to where He wants me to be.
I have felt a calling to minister since I was a child but for some reason things always were in the way or seemed more important at the time. I was raised in the United Methodist church and was away from church until a few years ago when I met my wife and started going to church with her. She was attending a non-denominational church and that is where I learned the most about God and His Word. I once again started feeling the Calling again and I started looking into man's procedure for ordination. I believe that God is the only one that can truly ordain but man's laws need to be respected as long as they are not in conflict with God's laws.
I am currently taking a Christian Seminary course through ULC and I am looking into other courses as well. I want to learn all that God has to offer and receive it.
I have felt a calling to minister since I was a child but for some reason things always were in the way or seemed more important at the time. I was raised in the United Methodist church and was away from church until a few years ago when I met my wife and started going to church with her. She was attending a non-denominational church and that is where I learned the most about God and His Word. I once again started feeling the Calling again and I started looking into man's procedure for ordination. I believe that God is the only one that can truly ordain but man's laws need to be respected as long as they are not in conflict with God's laws.
I am currently taking a Christian Seminary course through ULC and I am looking into other courses as well. I want to learn all that God has to offer and receive it.
Pastor Todd
ULC
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Online Ordination
Believe it or not...... my day starts at 630 am, Take my boyfriend to work and the little one to school then I come back home and take my catchupfromsleeplessnight nap, This morning during that nap I had a vision of me performing my cousin's wedding ceremony, I used to play an online MMORPG and was a guide in that game and as a guide I would perform various wedding ceremonies.
I had the dream and it was so vivid and it even went further then the wedding ceremony, it went into the hospital here where my other cousin is recovering from a massive brain injury and I have been going to the hospital every other day to visit with him. He doesn't know who I am or anything but knows I am there and will play ball with me and talk with me and count... My god did you all know when you get a brain injury sometimes all you do is count? Anyways... back to my story.. In this dream I was helping small children and other people suffering from various elements... The dream seem to last months, I woke up physically exhausted and yet revived.... I did a google search on Ordain and landed here....
I know I am fresh meat to the lambs but this dream really kicked my midlife crisis into high gear.
I am in between jobs right now and while I was posting my resume to various places it dawned on me to get information and for whatever reason I did and here I am..... where I am going..... No clue. I am sure it will be an enlightening road of many events though!!
I had the dream and it was so vivid and it even went further then the wedding ceremony, it went into the hospital here where my other cousin is recovering from a massive brain injury and I have been going to the hospital every other day to visit with him. He doesn't know who I am or anything but knows I am there and will play ball with me and talk with me and count... My god did you all know when you get a brain injury sometimes all you do is count? Anyways... back to my story.. In this dream I was helping small children and other people suffering from various elements... The dream seem to last months, I woke up physically exhausted and yet revived.... I did a google search on Ordain and landed here....
I know I am fresh meat to the lambs but this dream really kicked my midlife crisis into high gear.
I am in between jobs right now and while I was posting my resume to various places it dawned on me to get information and for whatever reason I did and here I am..... where I am going..... No clue. I am sure it will be an enlightening road of many events though!!
Paladin
ULC
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Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free, and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button.We also offer many free wedding ceremonies for your use.
The ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials. I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary.
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Saturday, February 05, 2011
Ordination
I was raised in a liberal protestant household. My mother grew up in the Pentecostal Holiness church and often spoke of the rampant hypocrisy that she saw there. Mom goes to church for the music...doctrine means nothing to her. "Be a good person" is the only catechism she needs.
My father was raised in the same church in which I was baptized. He has done his share of praying and contemplation and is at peace with his relationship with God.. Occasionally he and I will have wonderful, sharing conversations on the subject, but he is not the sort to share his beliefs in public.
I was an enthusiastic student in Sunday school and bible study. I was even "born again" at church camp. That is, until I was scolded for suggesting that the Apostle Paul might have been speaking from within his cultural paradigm when he discussed the role of women in the church. I knew then that I would have to continue on my own path.
I became, and continue to be, a student of religion and religious history. Long ago, I realized that I was more familiar with the history of western religious traditions and of the Bible than most of the "Preachers" I encountered. I developed an urgent need to teach...to free people from the ignorance in which many organized religions want to trap them.
I have always been the "Dear Abby" in my circle of friends. I guess that, somehow, I was just naturally empathetic.
I want to teach....I want to serve.. I want to comfort.
I heard about internet ordination, but the first place I found was the Church of Spiritual Humanism. I read their forums, I thought it was right for me, and I became ordained in that church. It was not for several years that I stumbled into a forum where I was berated and belittled and generally treated ill...all because I confessed a belief in the Divine. It turns out they are Orthodox Atheists and have NO tolerance for hopeful agnostics or other 'superstitious' folk. This was stated, very obtusely, in their materials, but I just didn't get it before then. I have since resigned my ordination with them.
I continued my search and, at the urging of a Wiccan friend, I came to ULC. I now feel that I have found my "church home" where I can learn and grow and share.
I have performed several weddings (gay & straight) and one baptism.
Yup...that covers it.
My father was raised in the same church in which I was baptized. He has done his share of praying and contemplation and is at peace with his relationship with God.. Occasionally he and I will have wonderful, sharing conversations on the subject, but he is not the sort to share his beliefs in public.
I was an enthusiastic student in Sunday school and bible study. I was even "born again" at church camp. That is, until I was scolded for suggesting that the Apostle Paul might have been speaking from within his cultural paradigm when he discussed the role of women in the church. I knew then that I would have to continue on my own path.
I became, and continue to be, a student of religion and religious history. Long ago, I realized that I was more familiar with the history of western religious traditions and of the Bible than most of the "Preachers" I encountered. I developed an urgent need to teach...to free people from the ignorance in which many organized religions want to trap them.
I have always been the "Dear Abby" in my circle of friends. I guess that, somehow, I was just naturally empathetic.
I want to teach....I want to serve.. I want to comfort.
I heard about internet ordination, but the first place I found was the Church of Spiritual Humanism. I read their forums, I thought it was right for me, and I became ordained in that church. It was not for several years that I stumbled into a forum where I was berated and belittled and generally treated ill...all because I confessed a belief in the Divine. It turns out they are Orthodox Atheists and have NO tolerance for hopeful agnostics or other 'superstitious' folk. This was stated, very obtusely, in their materials, but I just didn't get it before then. I have since resigned my ordination with them.
I continued my search and, at the urging of a Wiccan friend, I came to ULC. I now feel that I have found my "church home" where I can learn and grow and share.
I have performed several weddings (gay & straight) and one baptism.
Yup...that covers it.
Rev. Kate
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