.According to the New Testament, if anyone is in Hell they there despite the following graces offered to us all by God. John 12:32 But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” -If anyone is in Hell, they are there despite the fact that at the cross, … More Who The Hell Is in Hell

Peace With God…..The point of Romans is that we have peace with God. We are welcome in the presence of God. What we need is not the faith to be saved from Hell. That is such a negative perspective. We have been totally accepted, totally loved and that love and acceptance has been totally been … More Message Of Romans

Rays Memorial Day Gratitude……Union Rescue Mission had several hundred Thousand donor’s. Before the May donor mailing one year Butch came up with a brilliant idea. Since Memorial Day was coming up shortly he suggested we include a return mailer included with our next mailed request for donations. The return mailer could be filled out and … More A Wonderful Memorial Day Memory

A Deep Darkness…..There is a deep darkness in my soul. It threatens to surface in a blinding boil. It began when I was just a boy Betrayed by a mother to whom I was just a toy She could manipulate to in her kind of joy. I gave my heart to three religious efforts Missions … More A Poem About a Young Man’s Sorrows

Random and stream of consciousness thoughts about vengeance -Vengeance is a very good thing and it is a necessary part of any truly good life. There must be some idea that there is a dependable justice in heaven if not on earth and that in the end justice will be served If I am to … More Vengeance

FIRST THINGS FIRST-First things first and our children are first. .-In an dysfunctional home the decision to steer clear of over volatile arguments is an important first step. ‘-One reason avoiding angry arguments is a wise decision is that nobody wins Instead everyone loses. -.If I don’t remember to take it easy I will try … More Things I Want To Remember

I know you probably have a driving license but do you know how to drive a baby buggy?…….You tickle it’s little feet. I love word play.The suggested closing for an anon-anon meeting that goes There is no heartache that can’t be lessened… Since I enjoy word play so I make a small change in lessened . … More Making Pain Work For Me

 The last few days I have been having a consistent and deeply rooted sense of fear. The fear is not attached to any specific issue.The problem with it being a floating fear is that then it attaches to anything I happen to think about. If I am thinking about money it attaches to money then … More A Fear Based Perspective

One of the most motivating ideas I have had in my entire life was I did not want to be mentally ill like my parents. I have tried to be aware of my own thinking so I could observe whether the thoughts I was having resulted in me having an increasing sense of well being, … More Forces That Have Shaped Me.

Grace Conquers Rage…..I have known her for two or three years now. We are in the same recovery program so we have gotten to know each other fairly intimately because we have heard each other share many times. Also we have had a number of good conversations together. She is a well educated professional, has … More Powerful Grace Defeats Rage