Our Spiritual Journey
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28 Feb 2021
Love your enemies
Submitted by Stephen WintersWhat does it mean to "love your enemies"?Jesus said, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven." Matt 5:44 -
27 Oct 2020
Plant Based Documentaries
Submitted by Stephen WintersTreatment of Animals:
Dominion
Earthlings
Cowspiracy
Whole Food Plant Based
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead (2010)
Food Inc
Forks Over Knives
The Game Changers
Forks Over Knives
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31 Oct 2019
Serving the L.O.R.D
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:Back when I was in the Christian mindset, serving the Lord had something to do submitting ourselves to the will of the Almighty God, whatever and whoever that might mean.
Life Processes, responsibilities. Throughout the course of each human's live we each have various responsibilities ("callings") that we are called to do to make life run smoother for ourselves and for others. When many people are young they don't want to be "saddled-down" with these responsibilities. Rather, they want to be free to do whatever they want.
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27 Sep 2019
Unproven Christian Assertions
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:This morning as I was reading an Internet article I came across this phrase
"Those under 40 tend to be like the student I quoted above. They have had some weird experience of Jesus that changed their life. They left behind aspiring careers in law or media or medicine or whatever and took up ministry, which promises far less money and social prestige, but far more satisfaction, both in this world and the next."
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26 Jul 2019
Plant Based Diet Doctors
Submitted by Stephen WintersDR MICHAEL GREGER INTERVIEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajhX5...
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26 Jul 2019
Plant Based Diet Doctors
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26 Jul 2019
Plant Based Diet Doctors
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14 Jan 2019
Not About The Church Hierarchy
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:"....moving at of pace that you feel comfortable with, whatever that is, might be faster than us, might be slower than us. It's about you - it's not about us. {as you continue with these exercises} Come back get a little bit better every timeEric MazurJordan Peterson -
19 Dec 2018
Not Normal
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:I feel like I am a damaged mixed up sojourner who is just struggling to make it through this life. I have been through so much that has caused me to be "different" than the normal that so many people seem to live in. Yet, I have no desire to be that kind of normal. Even though it is painful to be alone (yet I'm not truly alone) and to be different, to not have people understand, I like who I am and where I am in life. I would not change who I am for anything.
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18 Dec 2018
Our Path to the Unitarian Universalist Church
Submitted by Stephen WintersFor years I have been searching, thinking, and writing of the many aspects of faith, life, and our place here on this earth. Having researched, visited, and tried many different churches along the way, we have been looking at different theological aspects of life and have come to understand and realize the value of people from all beliefs and all walks of life.
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18 Dec 2018
Meaningful Thinkers
Submitted by Stephen WintersHere are some of the people who I have listened to and/or watched over the last number of years. Their words of hope and ... have helped me on my way.
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17 Nov 2018
Listened to the Woman at the Park
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:This morning I decided to take our dog Teddy for a walk. As I went downtown and walked past the fountain at the park I saw a woman sitting at a picnic table writing some notes. Since I was walking in her direction anyway I walked over to her and made a comment, "Looks like you are writing." -
4 Nov 2018
Back to the UU Church, A Meaningful Discussion
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:This morning Emmy and I went to the Unitarian Universalist Church in Corvallis again. Emmy likes to get there early before anybody else does so that she connect with the environment before people get there. Once we arrived at church she sat down at the sofa and table and begin folding bulletins as she normally does. I went into the fellowship hall and set up the tables and chairs that people use doing the snack break. -
11 Oct 2018
How to Journal
Submitted by Stephen WintersSite Keywords:I have been journaling for about 25 years now.
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11 Oct 2018
Journaling
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11 Oct 2018
Living A Life of Service
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:When I'm serving others, then I'm using all the stuff around me and thereby connecting with those things, and the environment, in a much deeper and richer way than just sitting around and looking at stuff, and being served.Doing one's best and giving the best service is a rich and exciting way to live. That means never being satisfied with just doing stuff the same old way, just enough to get by. Giving one's best is living our best life now. It means that our mind is ever active, looking how to do things better and better. -
11 Oct 2018
Giving My Wife the Best
Submitted by Stephen WintersThis article was prompted by my wife recently going back to work. With that came a need for a second car, which we just acquired. That second car is ten years old, but it is much newer than our year 2000 car. Now, who would get the "new" car. Of course, that selfish little kid who lives inside of me said, "Me! My car!" But I quickly put that little bugger back to sleep (although it never really sleeps. But I don't need to listen to it.) So, as I checked over and cleaned the car to give it to her, the beginnings of this article began to form in my mind. -
7 Sep 2018
A Meaningful Conversation in my shop
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:One thing that I love about my being a self employed tradesman is that I can talk to my clients about meaningful and authentic topics. However, I do choose carefully who I will begin an authentic conversation with. -
6 Aug 2018
A Great Encouragement at the UU Church
Submitted by Stephen WintersBlogs:For many years I have felt like I've been muzzled in church. I did not feel the freedom to speak of what I was really thinking, feeling, and believing. I did not feel that it was acceptable (by the church staff and members) to just be real.I have been searching for many years for a church where I could be real, where I could be accepted for who I am, and where I could openly express my thoughts and ideas and questions about religion and life. At times I have been so discouraged, thinking that I was alone, so different and so strange.