RonD1120

I added to my post above. I'm reading the document now and find some validation and confirmation. Hmmm, interesting. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I did not read the entire document but, in reference to when the Mashiach will come the last three are close to being made manifest. in a generation that is totally innocent or totally guilty; in a generation that loses hope; in a generation where children are totally disrespectful towards their parents and elders; IMO, jaded, biased, supernatural, metaphysical, NT oriented as it is. Add: I'm reading it now and find that it relates to my beliefs. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It's about jobs not redistributing the money. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

He is gaining popularity in my area. I like what he says and how he thinks. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Will a socialist form of government produce a stronger blue collar nation? I just wish some politician would tell me how that is going to work. All they seem to know to say is capitalism is wrong because too many people have too much money and, it's not fair. Truth, God is not fair and life is not fair, be grateful. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

The Id, the ego and the superego all defined by Sigmund Freud. These mental states were determined by scientific investigation. You've got a tough hill to climb if you are going to successfully dispute his findings. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I do. You frequently hint that I do not. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Hey, if that works for you, then it works for you. Can't argue with that. The point I keep emphasizing, it works for me. I can help anyone understand how it can work for them as well, if they are interested in walking that path. Furthermore, once that path is chosen the pilgrim can find many others with which to fellowship while on the journey. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I don't think you meant that first statement as it reads. Certainly, some beliefs are based on a factual foundation. The MJZ, as you like call Jesus Christ, is understood by the majority of the people in our society at this juncture in time and space. Therefore, if it is a Roman hoax and it produces the desired results then, it is viable. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

There is an old saying, when you get to the end of it and Jesus is all that you have left, you will find that Jesus is all you need. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Nope, Roman. If that is the case, it is pure genius. Not only has the hoax been perpetuated but, it produces the results in the individual that it purports to produce. That is, once the buy in occurs individual lives are changed. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Again, according to the pagans who sought to claim legitimacy in his name (FWIW). The laws to which Jesus adhered were unaffected by his presence or passing. Do you think it was just an elaborate Jewish hoax designed to enslave the minds of weak Jews and gentiles for then and thousands of generations in the future? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

In the counseling profession we know that advice never works. Remember, free advice is worth what you pay for it. A question came to mind, how do you tell the difference between false hope and real hope? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

When Jesus cried "It is finished" and gave up His spirit, the curtain of the temple was torn into and the Holy of Holies was revealed to all. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I see that as evidence that belief in a god can help to change some people's lives. But it is not evidence that a god actually exists. What do you believe in? Have you exercised your belief in circumstances where you have reached beyond your grasp or, in circumstances where evil is about to overwhelm you? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

One can just as easily say that the power of leprechauns delivered him/her from the grip of alcohol/drugs. As with saying that a "God" delivered them, there is no "evidence" that the "Almighty Leprechaun" changed ones life. Would you not question such a claim? Or, would you look at them and say "why yes, you have changed! GLORY BE THE ALMIGHTY LEPRECHAUNS!" I doubt that you would. I pose the same question to you. What do you have to offer someone in need? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Correlation does not imply causality. The shaman that goes out every single morning and performs the ritual to raise the sun has an important social function. The suggestion that there is a causal relationship between the two is easily refuted. Neither you nor I drink nor take drugs, since Reagan was president on my part. Does that prove or disprove the existence of Zeus, Baal or the Loch Ness Monster in and of itself? Not a chance. I think it is great that you are enjoying life. Mazel Tov. I think your rationalizations are complete tripe, but it is still good for you to have a fine quality of life. Some of the happiest people I know are case studies of how ignorance is bliss - and I am a bit envious. My son has never known anything but love, care, attention and kindness, and he is the sweetest kid I have ever met. Ah, if I didn't know now what I didn't know then... BSBD, Winsor I didn't understand what you have to offer. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It works and it is available to all sinners without special training. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Consensus of LEO opinion I have thus far encountered in FL is, when the LEO asks you if you have a weapon tell him. When he asks for your CCP show him. In FL the LEO's seem to be aware enough to ask about weapons in the initial contact. My CCP class instructor advised, volunteer nothing. I am not quite comfortable with that approach. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I am always taken back by you scientific guys that refuse to accept the evidence of changed lives through personal testimony. Do you guys have anything to offer in the way of hope besides sex, drugs, money, power, etc? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

] I probably could have been clearer in my first paragraph. What I was trying to say is that if a persons motive for trying to become straight is based upon feeling ashamed of their sexuality, based on outdated social values and unscientific belief systems. Should the goal of therapy be then too help the person accept their situation and not be ashamed? Also to let the person know that all of the scientific research supports a person accepting who they are. I also have issues with a person being ordered by the state to attend a 12 step faith based program. I am 4 months tobacco free as of yesterday, I did not need a higher power to quit and I am fairly certain you could have done all it on your own too. The paramount goal of therapy, in my opinion, is peace of mind. How do you get it and keep it? The 12 step program is tried and true. Support can be found almost everywhere in the world. Congratulations! You have the problem whipped, if you don't pick up. In my case, I tried for five years, after admitting I had a problem, to remain sober and failed. I could take breaks but could not maintain. I did not want to give up nicotine. God threw that one in as a bonus. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

fixed that for you.....I believe that would be the more accurate description of the process, at least in your case. You are incorrect. You do not understand how the counseling profession functions. Check it out with Dr. Steve Groff. Do you not think that it is possible that some one who is Gay could be so guilt ridden and confused, about his sexuality, due to the way a large portion of the population thinks of them? That this same person could believe that they may be able to "pray away the Gay" when all of the available evidence says otherwise. As a mental health counselor, Do you believe you should not provide evidence based treatment when it contradicts with your religious beliefs? Have you ever thought that a person should recuse them self if they are unable to separate their religion with their professional practice? In FL, the Department of Children and Families requires that licensed mental health/substance abuse treatment facilities allow the client to determine their own path for mental health. Counselors may advise, point to contradictions, construct comparative analyses, etc. but, the client walks the path. The exception to this rule is if the client states intentions to harm themselves or someone else. For example, confesses suicidal or homicidal tendencies, confesses child or elder abuse. In these latter cases, the counselor is a mandated reporter and must notify appropriate authority. Substance use disorder treatment by and large is still based on the 12 step program with its higher power concept. A guilt ridden client must determine which part of their behavior they need to change to achieve peace of mind. Successful counseling therapy necessitates a change in behavior somewhere. I have had many guilt ridden gay clients and my Christian belief had no part in my counseling technique, unless the client asked me. The client could ask to receive help changing homosexual behavior. Or, the client could request help dealing with the guilt from the BS laid on them by an ignorant society. Either way, I could work with them. If a counselor can not separate his sympathies from empathy with the client, then yes, the counselor should back away or seek professional peer guidance to deal with personal bias. Edit to add: I missed the point of your question in the first paragraph. Yes, I believe that a person may follow a spiritual path to change their homosexual behavior and desires. Or, in your words, they can pray away gay. They have to make that choice of their own volition. I prayed away alcoholism and substance use, as well as nicotine, after the Lord showed me that my desires were wrong, immoral, unhealthy and detrimental to my growth as a person. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

fixed that for you.....I believe that would be the more accurate description of the process, at least in your case. You are incorrect. You do not understand how the counseling profession functions. Check it out with Dr. Steve Groff. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

You are in the medical field. I wish you understood more regarding the mental health and substance use treatment field. Eclectic therapies are the counselor's bag of tools. Counselor's can only work on the defined problem. In the majority of cases, the vast majority of cases, the client determines the problem. Then the counselor begins a shared journey with the client to solve the problem. The final solution can only be determined by the client. I worked in a segment of the field where the courts determined the problem and the government determined the length of treatment. If a client seeks treatment and is gay, that individual is assessed and diagnosed. The issue of homosexuality will never enter the treatment regimen unless the client brings it up. If the client believes that some religion, any religion, or spiritual path is beneficial then, and only then, is the counselor ethically allowed to follow that path with the client. Federal funding, from my experience, comes along in the form of Medicaid for indigent clients. As such, it is extremely limited for voluntary treatment. Therefore, if a client is to receive federally funded treatment, it is most likely because the client has become involved in the criminal justice system. Assume a federally funded community mental health center accepts a client/patient who is homosexual, suffering from anxiety and possibly depression from the loss or break-up of their significant other. The client/patient is going to be diagnosed and prescribed appropriate medication for anxiety/depression and sent on their way. Extended counseling is just not likely to enter the picture because it is too expensive. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

God explains why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAFEvyH2nS0 What about Job, the oldest book in the Bible? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.