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I Corinthians, Chapter 11.

Cover It Up, Ladies Now Paul has some advice for the ladies. Girls, keep your heads covered in church. Why? Well, Paul's glad you asked. See, "Christ is the head of every man, and the husband is the head of his wife."  Guys, on the other hand, shouldn't wear anything on their heads. That's because they're made in the image of God. Even though Eve was created using Adam rib, every other man on the face of the earth has been created using a lady's womb. So thank your mother. Paul finishes up by explaining that all this is just natural. Guys have short hair. Girls have long hair. Guys let it all hang out and ladies keep it covered. Okay, so now Paul moves onto other pressing worship issues: what's the deal with communion in Corinth? Paul's been hearing some rumors. Bad ones. It seems that when the church gets together to eat, people are not sharing.  Some (rich) people eat a whole fancy meal and some (poor) people don't get anything. This sucks. Paul's pretty ticked about it, too. Seriously, Corinthians? Ever heard of eating at home? Why would you guys get together to celebrate Christ and then act like selfish jerks? Not cool Paul explains how he taught them how to celebrate the Eucharistic meal. And they are mostly definitely not living up to his standards. In fact, they're making things worse for themselves. Jesus knows how they're acting and they're going to have to answer for it. Unless they straighten up. Paul's advice? Try waiting until everyone gets there to start the meal. If you're so hungry that you have to gorge yourself in front of everyone else, have a snack before you come. Seriously. Sharing is caring.

Alex Mistretta

Alex Mistretta, author of the book The Presence, is one of the few full time professional investigators in field. He is the former MUFON Los Angeles Director of Investigations and a former member of MUFON's Star Team. He is currently the Director of Investigations for U.P.A.R.S. Alex is a Cryptozoologist, former member of Big Cats in Britain, and an expert in Hominids and African cryptozoology. He is also a long time researcher in the Parapsychology field, often working with Dr Barry Taff. Alex has a BS in Anthropology and a BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois. Chicago. He has devoted his life to research into the paranormal, UFOs, hidden history and cryptozoology. Described as part Fox Mulder and part Indiana Jones, Alex has been featured on several television shows, including UFO Files and Legend Hunters. He is also a contributor to The Black Vault and to the Jimmy Church Radio Show. Alex lives in Los Angeles. www.thepresencebook.com

Welcome to Sacred Sunday!

God did a lot of great things in the olden days. Just check out Exodus for some examples. He led people out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, gave them manna and water in the desert. God is pretty awesome like that. And how did they repay him? By sinning their butts off. They did weird sexual things. They tested God. They complained and bellyached constantly. They bowed down in front of idols. And God took it to them. All this happened as a warning: do not try this stuff with God. It never works out well. Demonic Meals. Let's go back to food for a minute. When Christians come together and share bread and wine, they're signaling their special relationship with God. The same is true for Jews who eat kosher meats sacrificed in the temple. So, even though you're not forming any kind of special relationships with Roman gods when you eat their idolatrous meat, you might be accidentally making friends with demons. Okay, so the Roman gods don't exist, right? They're not actually gods, but they're demons. So when you chow down on some food and drink from their temples, you're sort of throwing your hat in with them. Paul just doesn't think it sounds like a good idea. One day you're drinking the blood of Christ, the next day you're drinking from some demon's cup. Yuck. In other words: just say no to pagan meals.  You need to think of other people's feelings, too. If you're truly trying to make God happy with your actions, you're not going to do things that hurt your fellow Christians. Right? Now go to your rooms and think about what you've done.

Dr. Cece Stevens

Dr. Cece Stevens is a Psychic Medium and Mystic Healer and the Founder of California Holistic Chamber Commerce and she has a Doctorate in Metaphysical Science. Dr. Cece is a Reiki Worker, Crystal Healer, Teacher, Dowser and Rain Maker. Dr. Cece has performed energy healings since the age of five and as a Professional Psychic-Medium Cece has established a vast untold amount of clients. She is known internationally as the curator of BOB the Skull of Wishes. Dr. Cece is available for workshops all over the United States. She has trained hundreds in their Psychic Abilities and Healing Arts. She has several books she has written on astrology, cooking, and children's stories. She has several books she has written on Astrology, cooking, and children's stories. From Cece," A little about me and my ability to transfer energy.  It does not matter if we deal with a live plant, animal or a human. All matter is energy and connected. I grew up surrounded in interests with Astrology and UFO's.  I am adept in Astrology, Numerology, Bio-Magnetic healing, Nero-linguistic healing, Spiritualist, Dowser. I am a natural Clairaudient, Clairvoyant,  Clairsensitive.  I am a member of National Council Geo-Cosmic Research, and founded California Holistic Chamber Commerce". Dr. Cece Stevens can be reached at (520)-907-0102 or [email protected] or CeceStevens.com

Welcome to Sacred Sunday! Today we are reading I Corinthians Chapter 9.

Support Your Apostle

Paul is kind of a big deal. He's an apostle. He's seen the Risen Christ. Even the fact that the church in Corinth exists is proof that God is working through him. Boo-ya.He explains that, as an apostle, he is entitled to monetary support from his fellow Christians. Must be in the fine print of his contract.He should get free food and beverages (no more BYOB for Paul!). He should have a faithful wife traveling by his side (a really cute one!). He shouldn't have to work little side jobs (tent-making can be a real drag). Really, the Corinthians should be fully supporting him.

Eyes on the Prize

But Paul doesn't roll this way.Even though these are his rights, even though this is what God demands, Paul never took advantage of these perks.And don't worry, he's not going to start doing it now. He's just trying to make a point. So put away your wallets, okay?All Paul is saying is that he chose this life freely. He gets to spread the gospel around free of charge to everyone.Paul might be free, but he's made himself into a slave (sans chains) in order to win more converts to Christ.Wherever he goes, he becomes like the people he's with so that he can help convince them that Jesus is Lord. We believe this is called empathy.And you've got to stay strong throughout. Christians are like world-class athletes. They have to train and be super discipled in order to win the prize at the end. The prize in this case is a little nicer than a trophy.This is how Paul lives his life. Just a hint, Corinthians. Thanks to www.shmoop.com

John B. Alexander, Ph.D.

Dr. John Alexander, author of the book The Warrior's Edge, has a long history of traveling a fine line between traditional sciences and studying various phenomena.  He has been judicious in applying a scientifically trained, critical eye while personally encountering many situations that defy conventional explanations.  Still, he remains focused on pursuing a path of knowledge that is likely to change how many people view the world. On this path there have been many adventures.  Developing a deep interest in near-death studies, John Alexander completed his doctoral work under the world famous Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.  He went on to become the president of the International Association for Near-Death Studies then-located at the University of Connecticut. As always, he split his efforts and continued a pragmatic path helping to create Children’s Hospice International, an organization dedicated to assisting children who are facing life-threatening illnesses and their families.  For that effort he received a President’s Award for Volunteer Action from President Ronald Reagan. Until recently he worked part-time for the National Institute for Discovery Science a private research organization dedicated to exploring the UFO topic. His book, UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities had been released by St. Martin’s Press, February 2011. To this day, Dr. Alexander continues his search.  He calls it as he sees it. He has little use for conspiracy theorists, true believers who take in everything without questioning, or scoffers who refuse to accept facts no matter how persuasive. For nine years he served, as a councilor for the Society for Scientific Exploration is a past president of the International Association for Near Death Studies, and a founding board member of the International Remote Viewer's Association. Books available on Amazon.

Welcome Church! Today we are reading I Corinthians Chapter 8. Happy Father's Day!!

Now Paul turns to another important question: is it okay for Christians to eat meat that has been sacrificed to Roman gods? Okay, this is a thorny issue…The Corinthians have told him that they think this is fine. After all, there's only one God and one Jesus, so those other gods aren't even real. No gods, no foul, right? Yeah, Paul tells them, that's pretty much right—but they shouldn't get too high and mighty about it. Go on…Even though they're right about those gods not existing, not all Christians fully understand this yet. Hey, there will always be slow learners in any group. There might be Corinthian Christians out there who still believe these gods are real. That means they're actually committing idolatry in their hearts when they eat this sacrificed meat. And everyone knows that God does not like idolatry. So, Paul concludes, it really isn't the best idea to tell everyone to help themselves to the Roman buffets just yet. In fact, he kind of wishes that everyone would just swear off this meat—like he does—so that they could all stop arguing about it. What's better? Having a little bacon everyone now and then or hurting your fellow Christians? (Hint: the answer is not bacon.) Thanks to www.shmoop.com

Eva Herr is a retired litigation paralegal, the author of “Agape, The Intent of the Soul” and the new best-selling book “CONSCIOUSNESS – Bridging the Gap Between Conventional Science and the New Super Science of Quantum Mechanics”. She has become one of the most respected talk show hostesses on internet radio via her show “The Infinite Consciousness” on BBS Radio, wherein for years she has had the opportunity to engage the minds of today's top thinkers in the fields of science of the human experience and holistic, functional, orthomolecular, anti-aging and alternative medicine resources for diseases of the mind and body.  She herself has also been a guest on many radio shows, conferences, movies, documentaries and television. She was a member of the Steering Committee for the Human Health Project; sat on the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Addiction Solutions and the Georgia Association of Paralegals.  She currently sits on the board of Second Helpings, a non-profit food rescue agency http://www.secondhelpingsatlanta.org/ Eva also wrote a regular column for Kinetics Magazine and has been featured in numerous articles and interviews. Eva is a featured luminary on www.InspireMeToday.com and www.Care2.com (Care2 Make a Difference), a Certified Alternative Holistic Counselor, an integrative medicine consultant, and world renowned medical intuitive. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of alternative/holistic health remedies, as well as an in-depth understanding as to how our mind and body work together. If it’s out there... Eva knows it. Eva’s passion is knowledge and education. She enables people to self-educate and take responsibility for their own health so that they can make better choices for their own well-being. Eva currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. www.evaherr.com

The Joy of Sex According to Paul.

Now Paul starts to address some of the things the Corinthians wrote to him about. Apparently, they had a lot of questions about sex. Paul tells them that if people can't stop themselves from getting it on with each other, then they might as well get married. Once you're married, men and women shouldn't withhold sex from each other.  Of course, Paul isn't thrilled to have to give this advice. He's a bachelor and thinks everyone should be shrugging off sex like him. But he realizes that not everyone is going be able to live up to his level of awesomeness. Paul's advice is to stay that way. But if you can't keep it in your pants then, by all means, put a ring on it. Rules for Marriage. Christians who are married to unbelievers shouldn't divorce their spouses. As long as the non-believer of the pair is fine living with a Christian, they should be cool with it. Yes, in the last chapter, having sex with a prostitute made you a prostitute, but, don't worry: a Christian spouse actually makes their non-believing spouse holy. Paul thinks that Christians should just let it be. More advice,  this time for virgins! Thinking about getting married? Think again. Married people have all kinds of problems.  But unmarried people can just keep their eyes on the prize—life with God. That is, when they're not thinking about sex. The end of the world is coming soon, Paul explains. So soon, none of this stuff is going to matter. God is going to swoop in and wipe it all away, and give faithful Christians their reward. That's why it's better to keep your focus on the Big Guy instead of trying to snag Mr. Right. Remember, if you're just some sex fiend who can't control himself, go ahead and get married. You're more blessed when you stay single, Paul says. (Typical man. Won't commit.)

Richard Senate

Mr. Richard Senate was born in Los Angeles, California. He was the oldest son of Leonard & Sylvia Senate. His father worked for MGM Studios along with his brothers and father on such classic films as The Wizard of Oz. In 1953 the family moved from Venice California to Thousand Oaks where they bought land. In 1963 Leonard retired and the family moved to the coastal community of Ventura, California. Here Richard attended Ventura High School and Ventura Community College where he earned an AA degree. He went on the Long Beach State University where he earned a BA degree in History. He was working on a second degree in archeology when he attended a field school at the old Spanish Mission of San Antonio de Padua (near King City, CA) At about 12:30, in the early morning hours of July 3nd, he saw the phantom figure of a monk. This unexpected encounter changed his life. He vowed to discover what ghosts were and why they walk the earth. He became one of the pioneer ghost hunters in the west. It is a career that has taken him to hundreds of haunted sites in the United States and England. He has appeared on many radio and TV programs over the years and has had published 18 books. He is a recognized authority of the subject of the paranormal. He met his wife, Debbie Christenson Senate in 1983. They were married in a haunted 1888 church and they have three children and today four grand daughters. They reside in Ventura, California where Mr. Senate still conducts investigations, writes books and articles, and conducts tour of haunted sites in the community. He also writes novels in the classic Steam Punk Style—his most current The Flight of the Hercules can be found on Lulu.com. His most recent ghost book—Silver Ghosts (with Sandie LaNae) is about haunted places and investigations in Norther Nevada. It too can be found on Lulu.com. He is working on several new projects he hopes to have finished by Fall.