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As the new world order test our metal and we fail to act, then we can expect more of this in the very near future.

I'm this skinny girl age 16 with pale skin, and face length dark brown hair. I was kidnapped and brainwashed by some scientist in his mid 30's or early 40's, all I remember of what he looked like is he was maybe 5'10", medium build, short dark hair (can't tell if it was brown or black) with salt & pepper gray undertones. His hair was a bit longer in front of his face, it kind of hung nose length down in his face at times. He wore small round glasses.

Anyway, this scientist has robots and things to maintain his laboratory, which is set underground. His lab is adjacent to the house, however the lab is connected to an underground cavern. I remember small marshes, little puddles on the ground, and small Stalagmites.

I have no idea who I was or where I was from. The scientist told me he created me, and that I wasn't 'exactly' human. I believed him, but subconsciously part of me felt something was off and that things weren't right.

He kept me nude always, I guess for eye candy purposes, I assume this because he never touched me inappropriately nor did I ever see him touch himself. However, I do remember these latex nipple caps he put on me. Which was the only covering he kept on my body. Even though I was nude, the climate was always comfortable. I was never hot or cold, he made sure of that.

All I ever did was light labor. Whatever the robots didn't do. Nothing complicated. Mostly picking up misplaced items and putting them back, or tidying up, which the guy was pretty organized and not much of a slob, so I didn't spend very much time working. Mostly just walking around amazed at the things I saw in the lab and the cavern, and confused about who I was, and where I was really supposed to be. I also remember the cavern part of the lab had these blue and green flood lights, to keep from tripping I guess in the holes and puddles in the ground.

His colleagues would come and visit from time to time. So he made sure I would always hidden during these visitation times. There was one in particular who was always snooping around. He saw me twice. Once he caught me hiding and tried to coax me out, just before my creator walked in and caught him snooping.

The last time he caught me hiding in the cavern, I had ran under a dilapidated stairwell in the corner and hid myself beneath a sheet. This time, the other colleagues had my creator busy with something. The nosey colleague guy pulled me out from my hiding place and took me outside. He turned me over to a group of investigators, who returned me to a bunch of strangers that were supposed to be my family.


© November 25, 2005, L. Karriem

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This was one of my more memorable dreams. I should have tried getting it interpreted back when I had it. Don't recall what was going on in waking life at that time, other than which ex I was with

Ask almost any waiter, waitress, or server and they'll tell you: They dread the Sunday after-church crowd. Perhaps it's undeserved, but many churchgoers have the reputation of being demanding and stingy. Somehow, we have gotten a bad name in the restaurant community, at least on Sundays.

It behooves us to be kind to those who serve us. One of the ways we express our thanksgiving to God is by treating others with gratitude and kindness. Proverbs 19:22 says, "What is desired in a man is kindness."

Those who serve us -- waiters, clerks, tellers, flight attendants, bellhops and skycaps, ushers, babysitters, valets, supermarket baggers, parking attendants, shuttle drivers, and so forth -- often work long hours and receive minimal pay. Yet they bear the brunt of complaints. They often have to put up with arrogant, unkind, irritable clients.

Go out of your way to smile at the guy behind the counter. Be pleasant to the woman on the phone. Tip when appropriate. Be a pleasure to serve. Show unusual kindness. A dash of gratitude can brighten the skies of others and represent Christ to their hearts!

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness!

William Arthur Ward

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to the Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:6)."


Everyone wants to know the secret to something. Golfers want to know the secret to playing golf like Tiger Woods. Investors want to know the secret to making a fortune on Wall Street. Parents want to know the secret to raising healthy, happy kids. And Christians desperately want to know the secrets to effective prayer. So what are the secrets to real intimacy with God?

The first secret to effective prayer is secret prayer. And Jesus provided the ultimate example. As Dr. Luke puts it, he "often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Lk. 5:16). Unlike the religious leaders of his day (Matt. 6:5-7), Jesus did not pray to be seen by men. Rather, he prayed because he treasured fellowship with his Father. Jesus knew the secret to deep and true relationships is time alone together. He took that time with God. You can, too. A further secret is to recognize the connection between prayer and meditation. Our prayers are only as inspired as our intake of Scripture. Scripture feeds meditation, and meditation gives food to our prayers. Meditating on Scripture allows us to more naturally transition into a marvelous time of meaningful prayer.

Donald Whitney, who rightly refers to meditation as the missing link between the intake of Scripture and prayer, notes that if there was a secret to the prayer life it was his discovery of the connection between meditation and prayer.

A finale secret is to discover your secret place, a place where you can drown out the static of the world and hear the voice of your heavenly Father (Matt. 6:6). The issue of course, is not location but motivation. We are all unique creations of God. Thus, your secret place will no doubt be different than mine. The point is that we all desperately need a place away from the evasive sounds of this world so that we can hear the sounds of another place and another Voice.


Lord teach us Now to pray

You can almost see the sense of urgency sketched on the faces of the disciples as they circle around the Master Teacher. One of them, perhaps Peter, assumes the role of spokesman. His words were both eager and expectant. Over and over again he has watched his master withdraw to secluded places to pray. And he has seen the serenity Jesus exuded in the aftermath. He may have been uncertain of what made Christ's face seem as though it glowed, but of one thing he was certain: Whatever it was, he wanted it, and he wanted it now!

There were hundreds of Scriptural prayers Jesus could have drawn their attention to that day. For example, Jesus might have responded by pointing his disciples to the prayers of Joshua, Jephthah, or, yes, Jabez. But he didn't. Jesus knew that his disciples would never properly understand "examples" of prayer without first understanding "principles" of prayer. And that's exactly why he gave us "The Prayer of Jesus."


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Hank Hanegraaff: Teach us Now to Pray



Will continue on this topic in my next blog. God bless everyone, at CS! Serendipity

I visited my old self today. Looked at the window as every time the first powdered snow falls on the ready and anxious ground. What a marvelous sight, soothing and calming.

What a beauty. A reminder of the blessings man is endowed, the changing cycles of season.

And so I dream, that after all, it is not a bad life. It is in fact a glorious life, and I wish for all, peace, love and happiness.

Thanks all for your read.

Note: you can share what is it that makes you appreciate life (if you so feel) and thank you all.

A friend recently purchased a taped shut box at an auction. Among with cameras and other goodies it contained these objects possibly of brass,

One is the pot pictured below. The lid seems corroded in place and has not been opened. Its use is unknown as are the carvings on it.



This is a bell of some kind. Two views. It looks like it may be Hindu, but I don't know what it is for.





If anyone recognizes these objects and what (if any) special purpose they serve please advise me here. Thanks.

Assuming, you would get mourners at your funeral, what would they say ?

how many people have seen there angle who look over them

Ok I'm interested if anyone has had any actual contact with alien visitors ?

I have a burning desire to be "probed" so if anyone has any first hand information on the subject or how to go about getting on the list ....

Please give me contact deals



This is number 3 on my bucket list

I am here to tell you a story and a lie, for what is a lie-brary? A Brary full of lies :)
So what is a brary?
Have no idea and THAT, dear readers would be the only truth in this story.

So if you are reading this and you are highly-intelligent well then you will only lose a few brain cells with this story, without need, if you don't stop reading now.
Read on? Ok then I pity your precious brain LOL

This story is about the world re-known ten rules known as the ten commandments these rules are not rules at all, but are gifts for all those who know the difference.
How so?
Well firstly there's no thing such as ten commandments since there are many more commandments in existence.
How mnay?
100 billion x10 x 100 billion x10 in short there are many.
How is that possible?
Because its a story. My story
The most important question though is why have commandments?
Easy they are steps to heaven

So here are the 6 known rules that are not, which are important, which I will explain
1. Thou shalt not murder
2. Thou shalt not commit adultery
3. Thou shalt not steal
4. Thou shall not bear false witness
5. Thou shall Love thy Enemy as thy Neighbour and love your neighbour as yourself
6. Honour your Father and Mother

Here are unknown rules that are not, which are also important, which I will not explain. 2 reasons
Baby steps and its my story.
Besides I’m sure you can figure out the rest for yourself anyway. I would be intrigued if you do.

1. Truly I tell you unless you change and become children you can never enter the kingdom of heaven
2. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven
3. Whoever Welcomes such one child in my Name welcomes Me.
4. Thou shalt judge so that shalt be judged
5. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
To be continued …

How are these gifts?
Eazeeeeeeeee
Its a story. My story
Sheesh I thought you would've figured that out by now

Thou shalt not murder
is really a gift its obvious to all that really look at that logic, can't see it yet?
Well you cant murder one from heaven who NEVER dies. Yes he/she has eternal life so trying to murder someone from heaven is absolutely without a doubt impossible to achieve.

Thou shalt not commit adultery
Are you kidding me ?
Love making is the heart of loving, which isn’t expressed by words but with action(isnt always about having sex, but it is about being genuine).
I’ll explain in a simple way. Its impossible to commit adultery, when you are in an open relationship. Which fyi is the heart of Heaven btw.

Thou shalt not steal
Hah! You would be blind to not see this one, but for those that actually are blind you cant steal, theres nothing to steal when you are given EVERYTHING on a blue platter known as your soul. All Brothers and Sisters All have the same knowledge and understanding given to Us. After all he did make us in his image

Thou shalt not bear false witness
Again a gift since everyone in heaven already knows what you are a witness to.
Besides who in their right mind is going to lie about what they witness?
Who can you lie to other than yourself?
There is Nothing more meaningful to a Child of Life than to bear Witness to Heaven's Treasures

Honour your Mother and Father
Honour your mother and father of earth or heaven?

How does one do this though?
Easy by acknowledging the treasures of Heaven provided by Mother and Father of Heaven
How do I even do this?
That dear friends is another story.
IF you put two words at the end of each command it becomes a more defined purpose in commands.

Thou shalt not murder in heaven
Thou shalt not commit adultery in heaven
Thou shalt not steal in heaven
Thou shall not bear false witness in heaven
Honor your Father and Mother in heaven