Greetings from Palm Springs

[Latinbrops]

Hi,

My name is Ric and I'm a business owner in Palm Springs. I just happened to run across this website as I was doing a search for gay organizations to help grow my hotel business. The more I read about Soulforce, the more I was compelled to become a member. I was raised catholic and as a young adult I was very involved in my local parish in the San Fernando Valley. But the more I searched for answers within the church the more I realized that they didn't have the answers to the questions I was seeking. I was a confused young gay man and left the church (stopped actively participating).

My life continued with out an organized church for guidance. I used a basic doctrine to grow spiritually. To love others as god love me and that God's love is unconditional. Well that was enough to help me grow and make friends that brought more spiritual guidance into my life.

When I look back at my life now I realize now that all the people that have been a part of my life are also part of my church. A very loosely knit church but a church just the same. One of my goals now is to hopefully help people the way I have been helped through my life.

Best wishes to all.

[Gennee]

Welcome to Soulforce, Ric.

Gennee

:)

[Zerbie]

Welcome Ric!

Glad you found the forum. It sounds like you've had some strong positive experiences. Thank you for sharing.

Come back and post some more. :)

[Pablo Rafael]

Hi Ric,

Welcome.

I have fond memories of Palm Springs. It was a place I went hiking and mountain biking upon occasion when I lived in LA. Now that I think back on those hikes, they were oftentimes hot at blazes too.

I think that there are people like yourself who find spirituality outside of organized religion. I myself really feel a need to be a part of the organized church. I love church and love being involved. (I am a Catholic by the way.) Each person has their own unique connection to God, I think.

Please post some more and let us know your thoughts.

Tu Amigo, Pablo

[labguy22]

Hello Ric,
My story is much like yours. It wasn't until I got away from the organized religions, that I truly grew with God. I have tried a few organizations through the years, even one very gay friendly Methodist church, but nothing has clicked. I am happy to know that where two or more are gathered together in His name, He is there also.

Be Blessed,
Nick

[Jennifer5]

Welcome Ric! Glad to have you here!

Make yourself at home!


...and here is a site you want to be part of if you're not alreay...
http://www.gayfriendlybiz.com/