Tag: random musings
member name: Carla G.
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October 13, 2007 04:33 PM EDT --
The "Spirituality Explorer's" discussion topic this week is "HEALING". Jesus healed the sick in his ministry and so did his disciples. He also told many that it was their "faith" . . .
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August 25, 2007 03:29 PM EDT --
In our last discussion topic, "Angels," one of our members--Jerry--brought up the subject of Aliens or Extraterrestrials. So the newest topic for discussion is: Do you believe that . . .
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November 17, 2007 04:33 PM EST --
This week, the topic for us "Spirituality Explorers" is GRATITUDE. What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? I believe that with an "attitude of gratitude" we attract or draw . . .
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November 24, 2007 03:33 PM EST --
The Gospel of Thomas, one of 50 texts from the beginning of the Christian era found near Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt, contains this quote from Jesus: "If you bring forth what is within you, what . . .
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September 03, 2007 03:55 PM EDT --
The next topic for discussion in the "Spirituality Explorers" group is "Acts of God". You've seen insurance policies that claim no liability for an "act of god." What . . .
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September 08, 2007 11:33 AM EDT --
This discussion, which may prove to be very interesting, came as a result of my hearing about a new film which has just been released. It is called, "FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO". It is a documentary . . .
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November 27, 2007 10:46 AM EST --
Every year, I watch as Christmas decorations go up earlier and earlier, to coax people into shopping. "Black Friday" is the day when many people push and shove their way into stores looking . . .
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December 08, 2007 11:36 AM EST --
What if you were to learn that Jesus did not come from a virgin birth—that Mary conceived him just as most of us were conceived?Would that have any affect on your faith? Would it change the way . . .
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December 15, 2007 01:08 PM EST --
The "Spirituality Explorer's" group discussion topic this week was inspired by recent events in the state of New Jersey. As you may have heard, New Jersey voted to abolish the death . . .
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December 21, 2007 12:02 PM EST --
Back in the 1980's, I worked in human resources at a large, international accounting firm in Chicago. I encountered a young man, straight out of college, who truly stood out in the group he started . . .
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September 29, 2007 02:10 PM EDT --
A woman in Texas was swept up in a flash flood as she tried to carry her baby to safety. Her baby was torn from her arms and she watched as the child drowned in the swirling waters. Such a memory . . .
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October 06, 2007 06:04 PM EDT --
The discussion topic this week for the "Spirituality Explorers" is "The Secret". When the movie came out, it got a lot of attention. And the book is still on the bestseller list. What . . .
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August 15, 2007 08:18 PM EDT --
"Can I be a Christian and still believe in reincarnation?" a woman once asked me. I explained to the woman that up until the Council of Constantinople in A.D. 533, reincarnation was accepted . . .
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January 02, 2008 12:32 PM EST --
Dear Gather Friends:
Whether you like Michael Moore or not, what he has to say in the letter below makes a lot of sense. Read it and share your views. I know that you die-hard Republicans probably . . .
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August 11, 2007 04:51 PM EDT --
Dear Spirituality Explorers,
I am lobbing out another topic for discussion. The first discussion topic was about God--who and what God is to you? We got some interesting comments on that . . .
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August 25, 2007 04:59 PM EDT --
As you know, I recently posted an article in our group about reincarnation. Ironically, I just received an article from a friend about how the Chinese government has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet . . .
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August 23, 2007 01:35 PM EDT --
Angels are mentioned in the religious teachings of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian religions. Do you believe in angels? Have you ever seen an angel? In your opinion, what is the purpose of angels . . .
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December 31, 2007 05:35 PM EST --
Psychoanayst Carl Jung taught that there are two major seasons in our lives. The first season he said was one where we focused primarily on the biological and social aspects of our lives--having children, . . .
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May 06, 2007 11:45 AM EDT --
Last Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. It is designed to protect gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender individuals--as well as individuals with disabilities--from . . .
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May 20, 2007 11:06 AM EDT --
Helen Keller said: "When one door of happiness closes, another one opens; but we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."
Have you found . . .
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