Clay Tabernacles

1. God wants you at church. It feels good to reach for something higher. Being obedient to Gods Laws releases pent-up tension and fear. Going to church may sound crummy at first, but it will become delightful to you.  2. People need you. There are many ways to be of love and service. Finding people to serve, is easy at church and can be fun. When you use your imagination and the spirit, getting to know church members is fun. 3. You can be of service. Similar to the last reason, but this one is strictly about service work. That could be many things, like a personal change for the better. Taking care of ourselves helps us to care for others and is a service to mankind. 4. It's a safe place. No matter what church you go to, the place of worship is a place of good things. Great memories, good thoughts, righteous intentions. It is safer than other places when it comes to fighting the darkness. 5. The Events and Activities. If you are coming back into the ch

In light of Mental Health awareness month: Bravo.. Clap clap clap. They just built an emergency clinic for mental health care in Portland. I wish they had built this in my 20's.. 5050 NE Hoyt crushed me, as an addict with mental health issues. In 2006 I was suffering the end of a 'run'. I was without sleep or my medications. I felt super depressed and beaten up.  My Dad threatened to call my bench probation judge so I promised him I would go to the ER. I didn't want my insobriety being exposed after getting my second DUII in ten years. It had stiffer penalties and was painful to endure. There was too much to sacrifice. I needed my freedom and comfort and would like to be "off paper". My angle to go into the ER seemed to appease my Dad, and after I had choked out my suicidal intention to the front desk, I was left in a room with my family for hours, before actually being seen. Mentally compromised, my mind was bleak from using, and my soul felt overshadow