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THE PARANORMAL COMPENDIUM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Titles marked with an asterisk "*" are either my personal experiences, or first hand accounts from people I would consider to be reputable sources. Titles marked with "#" are stories I've heard from people that I don't know personally, i.e., sermons, lectures, T.V., etc. Titles marked with "@" are articles I've written on particular subjects, rather than stories of people's experiences.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1: ASTRAL PROJECTION
* The Time I was Surrounded by 6 Beings
* caught up in euphoria
* in a closet with a mirror
* Taken with unimaginable fear
* Emails I've read, and my observations
CHAPTER 2: BIG FOOT
* My Dad and Uncle Paul at Chiquita Lake
* Murphy's monstrous camping trip
* A friend of my babysitter's
* A minor experience of my own
CHAPTER 3: DEMONS & DEVILS
* A demon knocked on the bedroom door
* Nightmares that shook my bed
* My best friend Jack
* Stories from Thailand
* The water babies
CHAPTER 4: DREAMS & VISIONS
* My 2 visions of heaven
* Jesus in a helicopter
* A dream for a dream
* my Great Grandmother's visions
CHAPTER 5: GHOST STORIES
* everyone saw it almost every night
* it woke me up one night
* the lady in black
* the graveyard ghost in Korea
* that terrifying Halloween night
* my Grandpa Walter's bedroom
* my sister's bizarre experience
* my dad's encounter
* ralph the ghost hunter
CHAPTER 6: HYPNOSIS
* was I possessed?
CHAPTER 7: MIRACULOUS HEALINGS & EVENTS
* healed through the Internet
* RESURRECTION POWER
# a day at the rodeo
# john Haggee's frontal attack
# the man from Romania
# the anointed tablecloth
# a tribesman that knew English
# there definitely is a God!
# my Anthropology teacher's story
CHAPTER 8: MISCELLANEOUS STORIES & ARTICLES
@ explanation of the Trinity
* The hangman's noose
* Lacy’s horse
CHAPTER 9: MYSTERIOUS PLACES
* The seamless barn
* My trip to the Fresno cemetery
CHAPTER 10: OUIJA BOARDS
* My sister's experience with the Ouija board
* My own experiences with the Ouija board
CHAPTER 11: PSI
* Mark and I (1st and 9th grade)
* The Swap
CHAPTER 12: STRANGE CREATURES & MYTHICAL BEINGS
* The ball of light that communicated with me
@ Is artificial intelligence ethical?
CHAPTER 13: UFOS AND ALIENS
* Mike’s UFO Sighting
* An Air Force friend who worked at NORAD AFB
* Airman Neil Evans and Staff Sergeant Kobar saw a UFO at Keesler, Air Force Base
* My Great Grandmother's UFO Sighting
Appendix A
WHY DID GOD CREATE?
WHY DOES EVIL EXIST?
THE MEANING OF LIFE:
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FREE WILL IS USED FOR EVIL?
GOD'S METHOD OF DEALING WITH SIN:
GOD'S CALLING:
GOD'S JUSTICE:
GOD'S MERCY:
GOD'S POWER:
WHY JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE:
HOW MIGHT ONE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE?
SCRIPTURES LISTED IN APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B - REFERENCES
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Most people have stories much like those found in this book. Why are people so intrigued with these kinds of stories? Part of our interest stems from being curious beings - we want to know the answers to unknown things. Even deeper than that is our quest for God, which lies within the depths of every human heart (Romans 1:18-25).1 It's that hunger for God we often misinterpret as a hunger to find something that we aren't sure we're looking for. Do you feel it? Are you reading this book searching for something - yet you're not quite sure what it is? Can it be truth? Consider the ultimate truth - the "Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14:6). Truth became a human being once. He was, and still is the "Word made flesh" (1 John 1:1-14). Do you want to know more about who this incarnation of Truth is? See Appendix A at the end of this book!
READ: Romans 1:18-20 (All humanity has been given the truth of God through His personal revelation)
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
READ: John 14:6
6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
READ: 1 John 1:1-14
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2The same was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Now for those that already have a relationship with the individual alluded to above - this mysterious figure that dwarfs all other mysteries, your quest is focused in the right direction; you are on an amazing adventure with God. But perhaps you may still be curious about small mysteries (compared to God), such as those listed below. Perhaps it isn't enough to know that your knowledge will be complete one day (1 Corinthians 13:8-12).
READ: 1 Corinthians 13:8-12
8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
For whatever reason peaks your interest, this book contains a general list of stories and articles I've compiled throughout my life.
This book is designed in a format that makes it possible to jump around. It doesn’t have to be read like a normal chapter book, because it contains self-references throughout when needed. Also throughout this book are scriptural references, (as if this hasn’t been noticed already). Additionally, each story contains a scriptural reference at the end. I can only hope that the relevance they provide for each story brings God’s revelation to all who read them.
CHAPTER 1: ASTRAL PROJECTION
* The Time I was Surrounded by 6 Beings
Many moons ago, before I became a dedicated Christian, I once purchased a book titled "Out of Body Experiences" by Dr. Robert Monroe. 2While reading this book I became utterly fascinated with the prospect of astral projection. I wondered why Robert Monroe didn't do so many things I would've done had the same bizarre phenomenon of astral projection been occurring with me. Why would such ability belong to someone that had no imagination with which to use it? For example, why didn't he fly invisibly to Area 51 and see what is there! How come he never tried to check out the bottom of the ocean at the Bermuda Triangle, or even investigate some other planets in the universe to see if there's life out there? After all, according to Robert Monroe, the 'spirit' body isn't impeded by limitations normally afforded the physical body. In spiritual form, Robert Monroe claimed to be able to melt through walls and other physical barriers, and he could also fly. Breathing, atmospheric pressure, and mass density, according to Dr. Robert Monroe, are not native to the spiritual form. So my question remains; why did he waste most of his out of body travels going to other dimensions, where nothing he would learn about those places could ever be verified, or even used? For example, if he discovered secrets about THIS WORLD, he could at least DO SOMETHING with that knowledge.
One simple answer for Robert Monroe's lack of ingenuity concerning his astral expeditions is that his experiences weren't authentic and he simply wanted to make money as a writer. I wasn't going to rule out this conclusion, but I wanted to see if there was really something to this astral projection stuff. (As you will see, I've come to the conclusion that Robert Monroe isn't just making this stuff up). Something I wanted to do in particular was to attend a church in 'Spirit' form in order to receive special revelation from God, speak with angels, or even see and/or travel to the Kingdom of Heaven.
I had my fears about astral projection - i.e., primarily DEATH, (not being able to get back to my physical body), but my curiosity led me into the dark recesses of mad scientist experimentation. I followed steps in another book I bought, "The Astral Projection Workbook", and after about a week, something happened. 3 I fell asleep going through my 'exercises', and woke up in the middle of the night with a strange sensation all over my body. I felt like I was floating above my bed, but my 'spiritual' feet were still stuck in my physical body. While struggling with my feet, I tried to relax and simply let go. At the moment I started to relax, I immediately became aware of a terrifying situation; my bed was surrounded by 6 beings. I didn't want anything to do with anything I couldn't identify, so I tried to break the spell but found I was completely paralyzed. I became even more gripped with terror because of the paralysis, and struggled with every ounce of my strength to move. Finally my head barely began to move and the spell instantly dissipated. I sat up in bed shaking with fear. I never could see what those things were, but they felt wicked, and I was horribly afraid of them. I declared that I'd never experiment with astral projection again!(Unfortunately in my stubbornness, it didn't end here).
READ:Romans 6:21-23
21What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 22But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
* caught up in euphoria
A few years had passed since the incident with the 6 beings, (read more in "The time I was surrounded by 6 beings"), so I figured I was up to another round of astral experimentation. On ONE RARE occasion I actually had what I'd consider a euphoric experience. I fell asleep going through the various 'exercises', and had a dream that I met an Indian next to a river in the wilderness. Then Indian was holding onto a canoe that was floating in the river, and when he pulled it up onto the riverbank, I felt a surge of energy pulse through my body.(I have no idea what the connection was between his actions and my sensation). I thought I was completely out of my body, but then opened my eyes and saw that I was still lying in bed. I was disappointed to find myself still in my physical body. This minor experience fueled my efforts for more astral projection experimentation.
READ:2 Corinthians 11:13-14
13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14And no marvel; for satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
* in a closet with a mirror
I wasn't getting the results I wanted with the astral projection exercises I was using, so I decided to try one of the other methods for out of body travel prescribed in my astral projection workbook. For a quick background on how and why I started experimenting with astral projection, read more in ("The time I was surrounded by 6 beings").
For the new method, I tried using a mirror in the dark in order to reach into the spirit world. I took a large mirror and placed it inside my bedroom closet, closed all the window shades in the bedroom, and waited until dark. I then placed a chair in front of the mirror inside the closet, seated myself in the chair inside my closet, and slid the closet doors shut. I had some towels on hand and quickly stuffed them into all the cracks, so that not one tiny bit of light entered the closet.
Once everything was set and I was all settled in, I stared into the opaque mirror in the pitch-black closet. It seemed like I was staring into a bottomless pit. I didn't last 30 seconds in that closet! Immediately I felt some incredibly powerful, incredibly evil presence come rushing toward me like a hurricane. My chest tightened up, chills shot through my body and I almost puked! I scrambled for the door, leaped out of the closet and flipped on the bedroom light. I was sick with fear and kicked myself for being stupid enough to even try this experiment. I had a bad feeling about it from the start, but stubbornly refused to listen to those guardian angels that were probably shouting through spiritual megaphones trying to get through to me. Come to think of it, I was ignoring what spiritual sensitivity I did have - (THE GOOD KIND) - in order to seek a spiritual sensitivity that wasn't good for me!
READ:Deuteronomy 18:10-12
10There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, 11Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. 12For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
* Taken with unimaginable fear
I didn't quit with the mirror exercise for astral projection, (mentioned above under "In a closet with a mirror"). I convinced myself that it was the mirror that produced the bad experience, and kept recalling the one good experience I had in trying to astrally project myself, (mentioned in "Caught up in euphoria"). I returned to my initial astral projection exercises, and once again, I awoke in the middle of the night paralyzed, dripping with unbearable fear. As last time, I felt that the top half of my body was hovering above my bed, but my spiritual 'feet', so to speak, were still stuck in my physical body. I couldn't see any beings around me this time, but I felt the presence of something hideously wicked flowing all over my body, practically suffocating me. This time I prayed to Jesus and whatever it was disappeared. My faith was weak and I was disobedient to God in many ways, but simply knowing the name of Jesus protected me.
During this time in my life I was a Christian, yet I was still experimenting with astral projection. I didn't have it settled in my mind that it was entirely bad. After this experience I decided to QUIT trying to astrally project myself, because I kept getting horrible results.
READ:Matthew 6:33 (At this time in my life, all I really wanted was to see and know God in a special way. Now I'm asking Him for His way of giving me this)
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
* Emails I've read, and my observations
Since I've published my book, Aliens in the Bible, I've been getting a few emails every week from people much like my former self, and present self. 4 I read them all - and welcome more. (). After my last negative experience with astral projection, (read "Taken with unimaginable fear"), I finally actually prayed in earnest to the Lord to reveal to me if anything good can come out of my attempts to project my spirit out of my body. The next day, the Lord used email to answer my prayers.
I received an email from someone saying she had experiences with astral projection, and that it was a tool used by satan worshipers. This person said she never had the ability to conduct this feat and be in control of it herself, (unlike Dr. Robert Monroe's experiences - author of "Journey's out of the Body"), but rather she said she was victimized with it on several occasions. She claimed that demons would come in the night, rip her spiritual form right out of her physical body and take her places and show her things. On every occasion she was filled with complete terror, and had no control. I believed this woman, because her experiences were not only similar to my own; the content of her email clearly demonstrated to me that she had an inside knowledge of things I'd been studying for years.(She knew quite a bit more than I do, however, when it came to the satanic details).