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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Psalm 103 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 103Of David. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 6 The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: 8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. |
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so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. 15 The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; 16 the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. 17 But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children-- 18 with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. 19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. 20 Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. 21 Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. 22 Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul. |
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)
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)
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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 recieved information onto propsective donors. At the end of the year from December to February Michelle Carmela and a team within Once Upon an Eden review and carefully /prayerfuly consider new applicants for associate ministries as well as current members. Then we update our affliations. The members/affliations of Once Upon an Eden changes every year.
**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.
