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Scientists: acknowledge your paranormal prejudices

I’ve always held science in esteem. I honor those who seek answers to the unknown. However, as someone who’s had a life-changing supernatural experience and works at a college, I’ve found many academics rigid and biased in this regard. Acknowledge your mindset The American culture promotes the stereotype that those who believe in the paranormal [...]

The Next Big Thing Writers’ Blog ~ It’s Kathleen’s Turn

Kathy's regular blog, "God, Ghosts and Gut Instincts" will return on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Thank you to Janice Oberding  for sending this traveling blog my way. This strong woman played a pivotal role preserving my sanity during the odd experiences I faced before, during and after the Goldfield Hotel. She continues to inspire me today. [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:19:07-07:00January 15th, 2013|Spirituality/Christianity, Uncategorized|1 Comment

Reconciling the paranormal with Christian beliefs: a review of “Holy Ghosts”

Few books address supernatural experiences through a Christian perspective. Gary Jansen’s Holy Ghosts or How a (Not So) Good Catholic Boy Became a Believer in Things That Go Bump in the Night is a fascinating read about his journey from skeptic to believer and how the paranormal now meshes with his religious beliefs. While I’m [...]

Being naked in front of you scares me

Despite working in public relations, I’ve preferred to retreat whenever possible and place others in the spotlight. But that luxury of invisibility has passed.  Fate propels me forward, urging me to authentically share my experiences, my thoughts and the strange happenings that now seem to account for a new type of personal normalcy. I [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:20:06-07:00December 22nd, 2011|A Reluctant Spirit|0 Comments
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