Storytime Tapestry Newsletter

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July 3, 2008

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 Feature Story

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                                                Possession
                                                Conrad S. Cardinal

The scripture speaks of Jesus casting out demons and people becoming well. Most
of you will probably doubt the possibility of some one being controlled or influenced
by a spirit. When we read the scripture we pass over some things because we don’t
Have a frame of reference to judge them by. Some believe God no longer works miracles in today’s world. I too would be skeptical if it weren’t for the experiences I’ve had. However we must admit that there is an evil in the world that causes people to do awful things to each other. What is this thing that turns a decent person into a sexual predator?

There are many unexplainable detours from decency that we witness over and over again.

When I wrote about the church of Satan I mentioned two individuals that were deeply involved in the church of Satan. The first was the wife of a friend of mine who was very close to the leader of this cult in Las Vegas. She and her husband came to Rev. Reid's study for a consultation and just before we entered the room she went off like a fourth of July rocket. Screaming, cursing and becoming physically active, incredibly  agitated.

We literally carried her into his office, held her down and began praying for her. The Rev. began ordering what ever or who ever possessed her to leave in the name of Jesus Christ. I think he did this out of utter frustration and the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Nothing else would calm her down and stop her aggressiveness. Something would speak to us and refuse to acknowledge the power of Jesus over and over again. Believe me when I tell you that the voice did not belong to this lady. After two or three hours of this she finally became quiet and subdued. She didn't seem to be aware of what had taken place. She was gentle and as kind as you would expect her to be, what a relief . After this episode she and her husband continued counseling and their life settled down.

The second episode was more disturbing and violent. This young man was among the leadership of this particular group and needless to say they fought harder to get him back in the fold. We prayed for him in the church office on three different occasions and each one was more frightening than the last. At one point he lifted me and another man off our knees like we were nothing. I must tell you that at that time I weighed in at two hundred and twenty five pounds. This shocked me and I wanted to get out of there but was afraid to let go of him. Once again after many hours of prayer and demands for this spirit to leave it gave in. He and his wife began a normal life, which included being very active in church. There were other events that occurred while he was counseling with his pastor that defy explanation but since I didn’t witness them I can’t attest to their validity.

There were other cases that I’m very sure were valid and frightening. However most of the time we found people who were just looking for an excuse for their antics. I say this because of the difference in the feeling I would get when we were praying. You can believe me or not but I suggest that you stay away from all things that would link you to the spirit world.

Conrad
cconseth@aol.com

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Poetry Corner

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Ever Wonder Why?

                  Conrad S. Cardinal

The creation is in color, not just black and white?
Instead of one dimension, we have day and night.

We all have different faces, unlike animals do.
Perhaps it’s so I'll always know it’s you.

We are of different colors, not a necessary touch.
God must have had a good reason for doing such.

Different color hair and eyes, no two built the same.
If we were all the same height, would it be a shame?

Our mind is unique, we can think before we act.
It’s a shame for most of us this hasn't become a fact.

Perhaps God’s reason was simple, learn to accept
each in its place.
A different color or language, even a different face.

Darwin said we evolved from animals,

think he missed the boat?
After all a cow is a cow, a horse is a horse
and a goat is still a goat.

                                     Conrad
                                     cconseth@aol.com

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