I really haven't been to this forum in ages. This morning I was posting on one of my FB groups basically the same question. And minutes later saw your post. I appreciate your concerns about God "listening" and "protecting" those who love them, but how they seem to loose out in the end. Still...
Ever know anyone to change their faith? People often do. Some, more than once: raised a Catholic, became a Methodist, finally an aeithies or perhaps a Morman. The point is that dharma is more basic than any single faith because dharma addresses the eternal nature of the soul. Like the taste of...
Kind words, thank you. Back in the 70s I owned the Adirondack Wheel Works. Mostly a repair shop for older bicycles. After working on hundreds of bikes I started having realizations. A formula developed in my mind that I could apply to all the problems (broken bikes) that sat waiting for me to...
I noticed the topic about the Supernatural, which coincides with my having just finished posting my second "book trailer." So why not let everyone take a look? Again, no material profit on my end for any of this - think free. As far as the supernatural chocolate chip cookies you can read about...
Never thought about that aspect. How true! You know, this is why I put my trust in certain others. It boils down to an honest assessment of my own, total lack of clarity ...and an absolute trust that the ones I DO put my faith in, ARE right. I do believe in an ultimate right.
Well, yes. However, I also think there is a certain level of illusion that takes it out of the realm of most people's grasp. There are enlightened souls, and those who are not. I can step on toes by saying that atheist are in total illusion. I don't mean that they are not nice people, and...
Here is another link with photos of the wheels/objects.
Gallery: Aerial Photos Reveal Mysterious Stone Structures | Giant Wheel Structures | Mideast Archaeology & Nacza Lines | LiveScience
The last time I mentioned Fox News I got bashed pretty hard...you know, "Nothing worth squat on Fox". Oh well, here is something interesting. And thanks to Fox for posting this.
Visible Only From Above, Mystifying 'Nazca Lines' Discovered In Mideast | Fox News
The Lord's Prayer has more into it than that "...as we forgive those who trespass against us." This forgiving takes place in our prayers. It can mean all the difference to the person being forgiven.
There was once a nasty little Roman man whose pleasure in life was betting on which of his...
1. I am married. My wife has a beautiful, Texas accent.
2. I play a little golf, mostly for the exercise and friendship.
3. I am 65 years old.
4. I ride a motorcycle (1100 Yamaha).
5. I graduated from high school in 1964.
6. I use to have my own furniture shop, building all kinds of things out...
YmirGF - Thank you for your comments above. As you know I posted this back up on the chain a bit:
SAINT NICEPHORUS"It is necessary to look for a spiritual director."
MARK 1:9"Then one day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptized by John (the Baptist) there in the Jordan...
If you want to see ample reason why there is the possiblity, then read the book. But far more important is the living Jesus Christ. Let us all waken our love for Christ and be Holy as He asked us to be.