You know, now I'm annoyed. Because the Bible contradicts itself.
It totally does. It says that it will be easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than it will be for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Then there's the parable of the talents that says money will be gradually taken away from those who don't have it and given to those who have it.
WHAT is THAT about???
So, here I am, I really feel I don't need much because the Bible says a simple life is better. And there's Paris Hilton. Jesus died for her sins, too.
So basically now I think the Bible's gypping me out of finding some kind of livelihood in which I can MAKE enough money. Or maybe I should turn really promiscuous and try to marry it. But still, I know....within the ME that I am...that that is not the answer.
Conundrum!!
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Does Jim still...?
quirky, please keep in mind that God himself did not write those words. they were interpreted by man and therefore you will get discrepancies now and then (actually the bible is full of them). you need to go with your heart - with your gut - whatever is driving you to ask the questions, to feel like you're at the end of your rope - that is what you need to trust.
god will be there for you more in spirit than in words. 
From any religion, I tend to take what works for me. We need to find what works for us; discard what doesn't.
Also, some parables may not be meant for you, because you have crossed that river.
I dont understand this....
i really think that passage was justification for the church asking impoverished people for their money. the priests and higher clergy of that time and throughout the ages sat literally on thrones of gold and jewels but had no problem taking what little their followers had.
i believe most versions just read "the meek shall inherit the earth". that translation i believe. meek and humble. that makes far more sense to me.
It's just a bunch of confusion for me right now. Today's session went "as expected". Hey. I lost three pounds. That's something.
yay me. "When in doubt, tell the truth."
Mark Twain
You'll have to excuse me. I'm just down right now. My mom is unhappy and wants me to take care of her. I want my mom to be happy, but am wondering how I can find the strength to take care of her when I can't take care of ME.
Why would anyone have to scourge their back with a cat o nine tails when life does it for you? "When in doubt, tell the truth."
Mark Twain
 I'm feeling rather shy, I've never posted anything anywhere before but after reading through this forum, I am positive God does work in mysterious and mystical ways.
Without getting into deep details, my life has been on an overwhelming rollercoaster for the last 9 years. There have been many times that I have wondered why? and what will happen next? It took a long time, and alot of deep thinking, to decide that posting the Close Up magazine for auction would be a positive thing to do. I have always believed that people are the most important things in each of our lives. Unfortunately money is a neccessity in the equation as well. It was suggested that I put the magazine up for auction on ebay. That just didn't sit well with me. Even though I am auctioning off the magazine doesn't mean it doesn't have any meaning for me. It means more than I can explain right now. Maybe after the auction. But I do feel that posting it on JCO will guarentee that it will end up in the right hands. Even before the auction has ended, I believe that I have been blessed to find the people that are connected here. You're a fantastic bunch of individuals!!!! Thanks. Laura - Amen 
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