The Once Upon an Eden Family Around the World
Creator/Father/Love is the Lead Director of all we do. Jesus is our main example.
Holy Spirit is our Instructor/Teacher/Comforter/Guide. (Proverbs 8)
Holy Spirit is our Instructor/Teacher/Comforter/Guide. (Proverbs 8)
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Does not Wisdom cry? and Understanding put forth her voice? She stands in the top of high places by the way in the places of the paths. She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city and the coming in a the doors.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice to the sons of men. You simple understand wisdom: and you fools be of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All words of my mouth are in righteousness; here is nothing froward (difficult, contratry) or perverse in them. They are all plain to him who understands, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I, Wisdom, dwell with Prudence and find out Knowledge with Witty inventions. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the the evil way, and the froward mouth (difficult contrary), do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; and I have strength. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. |
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I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Riches and honour are with me; durable (long lasting) riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, than fine gold, and my revenue better than choice silver. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgement: that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. The Lord possessed me in the begging of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the field, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: when he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: when he gave to the seas his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Then I was by him,as one brought up with him: and I as daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; |
Rejoicing in the habitable par of his earth; and my delights were the sons of men. Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my gates waiting at the posts of my doors. For whosoever finds me finds life and shall obtain favour of the Lord. But he that sins against me wrongs his own soul: all hey that have me love death.
We at Once Upon an Eden thank you for your interest in our work and warmly extend to you the invitation to join our efforts, that being your own and that of Once Upon an Eden, in protecting Mankind's freedom and autonomy as a whole as we each work out our relationships with ourselves, our families, each other within our communities, and within our Human Family at large, as well as, with all living creatures on Earth, and ultimately the Earth and our Creator.
As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." The same can be said when many of like minds and like hearts get together to work in unison. When we offer our talents, gifts, abilities through love and apply through love our talents, gifts and abilities we are helping Earth to keep her vital life spark a flame and Holy Spirit of Creator Freedom.
It is not necessary to hold to the teachings of the Bible as one's life foundation or personal belief system in order to be a member of Once Upon an Eden. However, it is expected that the individual have a relationship with their God or god(s) which is built on love and trust and that core relationship between one's self and one's God(s)/god(s reflect or resemble a similar relationship much like a parent/child or mentor/apprentice type of relationships.
Unfortunately, not all gods give love back and/or the relationships these God(s)/god(s) desire is one of Master/slave and that is the manner in which they want to relate to Mankind. And they do not like children nor are they kind and loving to children. There are some God(s)/god(s) who would rather establish their relationships based on fear, dread, torture, slavery, etc., their narcissistic ways, micromanagement rules and traditions, and let me mention again they do not like children?! As long as children are here on Earth, Mankind has dominion over Earth. John 10:34 Jesus said that men are gods of the Earth and so therefore we Mankind made in God's image are to have dominion (be stewards) of this land and multiply and thrive. (Gen1:26) And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head and you shall bruise his heel. (Genesis 3:15) Out of the mouths of infants and suckling babies you have ordained praise and strength because of your enemies to silence the enemy and the avenger, When I consider your heavens, the work of your hands, the moon, the stars which you have ordained; What is man that you are mindful of him? and the son of man that you visit him? For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him to have dominion over the works of you hands; you have put all things under his feet...(Psalm 8)
As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." The same can be said when many of like minds and like hearts get together to work in unison. When we offer our talents, gifts, abilities through love and apply through love our talents, gifts and abilities we are helping Earth to keep her vital life spark a flame and Holy Spirit of Creator Freedom.
It is not necessary to hold to the teachings of the Bible as one's life foundation or personal belief system in order to be a member of Once Upon an Eden. However, it is expected that the individual have a relationship with their God or god(s) which is built on love and trust and that core relationship between one's self and one's God(s)/god(s reflect or resemble a similar relationship much like a parent/child or mentor/apprentice type of relationships.
Unfortunately, not all gods give love back and/or the relationships these God(s)/god(s) desire is one of Master/slave and that is the manner in which they want to relate to Mankind. And they do not like children nor are they kind and loving to children. There are some God(s)/god(s) who would rather establish their relationships based on fear, dread, torture, slavery, etc., their narcissistic ways, micromanagement rules and traditions, and let me mention again they do not like children?! As long as children are here on Earth, Mankind has dominion over Earth. John 10:34 Jesus said that men are gods of the Earth and so therefore we Mankind made in God's image are to have dominion (be stewards) of this land and multiply and thrive. (Gen1:26) And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head and you shall bruise his heel. (Genesis 3:15) Out of the mouths of infants and suckling babies you have ordained praise and strength because of your enemies to silence the enemy and the avenger, When I consider your heavens, the work of your hands, the moon, the stars which you have ordained; What is man that you are mindful of him? and the son of man that you visit him? For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him to have dominion over the works of you hands; you have put all things under his feet...(Psalm 8)
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The temple in the page header and the photo to the left is called "Adam's Peak". Named for the first Man. The "Father of All Men." A sight of worship for Budhists, Muslims and Christians. https://www.britannica.com/place/Adams-Peak |
So from this view point of Jesus and Gen 1:26, Once Upon an Eden takes the stance that though there be principalities unseen who want to rule the world, it is really up to Mankind to rule the world; the unseen God(s)/god(s) who would like to rule the world and manipulate Mankind that these same Gods/gods need to submit and in some cases succumb to Man as the ruler of Earth appointed by Creator. Enslaving gods and religions will not like or appreciate Once Upon an Eden, they will find ours to be a hostile environment to them because; well, it is.
So if yours is a loving God/god or set of Gods/gods towards Mankind and encourages a loving relationship between yourself and Mankind and that you yourself love your God(s)/god(s), self, family, friends, neighbors, the elderly, the orphans and the environment and your organization is willing to work within the tenants of Once Upon an Eden we would love to have you as part of our affiliation. **
*Please note: Once Upon an Eden is not a 501(c)3. We do not accept financing. Nor do we distribute financing to the affiliated individuals, networks, organizations or NGOs who have become members of Once Upon an Eden. However, we will make your efforts known to prospective donors and pass your organizations contact information/donations received information onto prospective donors. At the end of the year from December to February Michelle Carmela and a team within Once Upon an Eden prayerfully review existing affiliates, as well as prayerfully consider new affiliates. Affiliations are revised and updated annually.
**Part of being willing to work within the tenants of Once Upon an Eden is the ability to put people (mainly children) before customs, dogmas and traditions. Live a loving life with high respect for Creator, the elderly and children of all Mankind, of the environment/ecosystems.
