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As well, knowing that others are facing similar issues makes one feel not so alone.

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I think that is just so true! So often we feel the "I alone have this problem", but when we are willing to gently share we suddenly find that we are not alone, and we find strength with others who can emphasize with us.

Yes, we know that Jesus understands -- but we can also find help from fellow humans who understand.

God bless,

Beryl

I know what you mean when you say that it's important to share your deep experiences lest something essential wither or die. I had a very hard time finding my way in life. Left the SDA church of my youth, then came back in a new way. I wrote a book about it because I want to help other New Agers who lose their way and have deep, tangled issues. It's very hard for me to type and arrange paperwork, and learn to do it via computer. Also had to work full time. But after 3 years managed to finish the book about finding God. I put it on a web site, and go surf the web to see who I can invite to read it, mostly on Sabbaths. So far, over 2500 have at least been to look. If only one of those reads it and finds their way to God, I will feel it was worth the trouble.

Hi, Restin', that sounds GREAT! Would you like to post the URL for your book? Maybe others here on C/A would like to pass this news on to their friends.

It is wonderful how God firstly gives to everyone some talents, then helps them find ways to use those talents.

Everyone of us is unique, and God has at least one special way in which we can individually be used.

God bless you as you use your talents for Him.

Beryl

Restin, I would love to read your book. I first found the Lord at 16 and joined the SDAs (was not raised in it) but later fell away. Got involved in ceremonial magick mostly -- Crowley, Thelema, O.T.O., Enochian, Goetia -- and my own brand of self-styled Satan-worship. Not exactly aura-fluffing white-light new-ager stuff, but I can relate to having been on the spiritual fringe! Anyway I'd love to read it. May I have the URL please?

Thanks!
Nico

By the way, I notice you live in Apopka, Florida. Do you attend that church where the pastor has his sermons on the internet? I LOVE listening to him! Derek Morris, that is his name I think. Is he your pastor?

Just wondering ...

Nico

Nicodema, thanks for your interest in my book. I went far away from the church, but came back in a much deeper way. Will confess I'm not a regular church goer, and haven't seen Morris's web site, but would like to. Haskell Williams is the pastor at the Apopka church. I can't seem to manage sitting still in church very much; so, my SDA enrichment is mostly on the web at various SDA websites. If you would like to read my book it is titled, "Deep Therapy in the Fast Lane" at www.restin.7h.com, where you can read it entirely without charge. It's under my pseudonym, Restin Wells.

I have another on-line book which is an allegory on inner child issues and the journey to wholeness. It's a picture story that seems to be for children but has important application to adults with inner child problems holding them back in life. I still need to finish the last chapter, but 65 pages are up. It's title, "Nomark & Taver, and Their Search for the Warrior Princess, Tirza". You can read it at www.taver.7h.com.

Thanks Nicodema, and others, and let me know what you think, if you feel like doing so.