Article Review for the Gospel of Judas

     Storms possible for the OKC metro tonight with possible rain in the morning. I was wrong the other day when I though there would be a tornado outbreak. Maybe one ot two that day, but I doubt it was an outbreak. Quakes continuing as normal, but activity record breakingly high. Today was warm and very windy...this post must be so boring for you to read. It's all dry and boring like the most bare weather report. I don't have much about my personal life at the moment, but that can be a good thing. No news means everything is going steady. No sudden changes to adapt to.

     I have just finished reading The Gospel of Judas. I'm not sure what my opinion of it is. It seems to be as reliable at the other NT Canon, but teaches a whole different thing than the orthoxic scriptures. It should be appreciated for what it is however- a literary work of theological philosophy left up to the interpreter to contemplate for themselves. What I can say is this-I gained a lot from reading the document. I do feel that Judas's side of story should be considered for whatever it's worth. And it might worth as much as Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.

     I always harp on looking for synchronicity in your life. Even if you don't believe in it, what's the harm? You just might have fun, and learn something too. Maybe even discover your Higher Power if you haven't already done so, or gain an interesting experience with the laws of physics itself.  

Attention Seeking Behavior in Children

     Oklahoma is currently under an earthquake warning issued by USGS and Oklahoma Geological Survey. Bad storms have hit this region of the country and are expected to return today or tomorrow.

     How does one deal with a child that is a disciplinary problem or seeks attention? I am no parent, but I have taken care of children and teenagers and adults and the elderly. When they act out try giving them the attention they are seeking. Perhaps their attention seeking behavior will cease if you spend a little time with them. They want love. Show them love and non-judgemental acceptance. I have found that this always works for me. I understand all kids are unique and all situations aren't necessarily remedied the same way however. Try this and see what lind of reults you get-you may be suprised. It even works on grown-ups too!

Death in the Family

     I have developed a dental abcess in the back of my mouth on the lower left side. It is inflamed and tender. So are the lymph nodes. The weather here lately has been sunny and it is windy today. We may have storms coming soon, but I think that we will have more nice days than bad weather ones. The storm zones seem to be slowly moving east, year by year. That must be climate change. I think that I have singled out an apartment complex that I like. The dating scene hasn't been working out for me, so the best thing for me in that regard is to abstain from it. I have also noticed people distancing themselves from me though I am uncertain as to why at the moment.

     Every once in awhile, I suggest a book or movie for you to see or read. I would like to suggest Oprah's Beloved. Movie based off of a book. Strange and shocking film with lots of easter eggs. This film needs to be viewed multiple times to soak it in. There are many "theories" regarding it. I haven't read the book, but would like to pick it up someday.

     I have been reading "lost" books of the Bible and am thinking most of the apocryphal books are bogus and probably a major part of the Bible (as well as other scriptures) are too. But, I still find them usefull as literature and spiritual poetry. Some failed prophecies (mine included) and failed prophetic events are also leading me to conclude that we aren't living in the last days, but that our planet may just be going through a period of change which is just as exciting anyway. I still retain faith in God and a belief in the ability to experience spiritual events and direct experience of God.

**breaking** @ approx. 1650: I just got word that my Step-Father has been killed in a motorcycle accident. This will wear hard on my mother who lost one love already to a motorcycle accident. I have lost my Grandfather in July.