So it was with John the Baptist, the martyr Stephen, the apostle Paul, John Kennedy, John Kennedy Jr. They have all joined with countless others, the gallant march with God’s greats who went to their glory with their work undone, their business unfinished, their dreams unfulfilled, and their lives incomplete.

Want to try a centuries-old practice to evoke a generosity of the heart towards others? Use this meditation on loving-kindness.

Paul lived in a time when Christianity was more respectable church membership. It was more than a handshake and more than shouting amen; it was more than holding an office or singing in the choir. Being a Christian in Paul’s day was a life threatening experience.

Many of us have been taught that it is wrong to be angry. This thinking weighs heavily in both the sacred and secular domains. Is that thinking right or wrong?

The story of Cain and Abel stands very close to 21st century man. For who cannot be exposed to the prevalence of murderous crimes existing in our society and world without occasionally reflecting back upon the first murder?

This channelled message from Joseth was personal, and I am reluctant to publish these types of articles. However there was a purpose and that purpose was revealed in the last paragraphs of this article, I trust there is something there for you and for that reason I am sharing it with you.

Maybe once in a lifetime, we find ourselves seeking spiritual growth mostly when everything we try to do is hard to achieve. Among the many questions that consequently come out are: Who am I? Why am I here? Is there a Higher Power?

A brief exploration of the differences between 'belief based' spirituality and 'authentic' spirituality, the article starts by making bold claims which may offend, then suggests that 'that which can be offended is not spirit but rather ego'.

We all long for love, but the defensive reactions of the ego often get in the way. However, your ego plays a very positive role in your life as well. Once you learn the secret of ego and its role in Creation, it will stop getting in your way and become the biggest ally in your journey through life.

Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. JOEL 1:14 The Bible teaches that there are times for feasting and banqueting, but there are also times for fasting. Biblical reasons for fasting are national peril (Joel 1:2; 2:12); mourning (2 Samuel 12:16–17); protection (Esther 4:16); revelation (Daniel 9:3); and power in the personal life (Luke 4:1–2).

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. --ROMANS 5:8 Expectations create conditional love. “I love you, but I’ll love you more if.” Now I know what you’re thinking. Shouldn’t we expect the best out of one another? Shouldn’t we encourage each other to strive for excellence and never settle for anything else? Absolutely. But it was Christ who taught us how to use expectations. Does He demand a lot? You better believe it. Does He expect much? Only our best. Does He have expectations? Just that we leave everything, deny all, and follow Him. The difference? Jesus’ expectations were accompanied by forgiveness and acceptance.

What is your impossible dream? Why haven’t you achieved it? Learn how singer/songwriter and author Luanne Hunt overcame the odds and reached her goals by applying a simple Biblical truth.

Traditional psychotherapy/psychoanalysis fails to address the all-important relationship to one's true spiritual nature. Traditional spiritual practice often bypasses -and thus fails to transform - the psychological conditional patterns and unconscious beliefs that arise from our personal histories and adaptations.

Many people around the world have turned to Feng Shui remedies to heal their relationship woes. But do they really work?

How to achieve your goals by sending your desires out into the universe. This simple four-step process can turn you into a magnet that attracts whatever it is you desire.

I was in the bank's vault. The Brink's armored truck had just delivered several million dollars in small bills. Bags of money waited, stacked in a pile on the small counter. Methodically, I opened each and proofed the total it contained by counting the wads. I then took each wad, removed the wrapper and put the bills through the counting machine. When the machine finished, I hand counted it. The air was filled with the stuffy, musty smell of money.

The Evil Eye has been around since the beginning of time. It simply means sending someone a thought that seems intrusive or invasive or has the power to hurt him or her. The bad fortune that results is considered to have been caused by envy.

Those living on the highest levels of life have learned to accept life on its own terms. There are some realities about life that we must accept. This is the key to living joyfully in communion with the heavenly while abiding here on earth.

An ornately carved ossuary (bone box) is all the remains of Caiaphas the rich and famous high priest who convinced the Sanhedrin to murder Jesus. Now his victim is acclaimed as Savior and Lord throughout the world. God can sure turn things around, can't He?

Spirit is who you are naturally. The body is the phsyical embodiment of that which created it. You do not have to look anywhere to be what you already are. Religion is humanities attempt to explain spirituality and it has led you away from that which created you.

You may already know what the symptoms of an anxiety attack are. What you may not know is that recognizing these symptoms can give you a way to end your anxiety attack. By learning how to recognize and acknowledge your symptoms, you can learn how to make yourself free from the crippling effects of these attacks.

Relieving stress is alot harder than making right choices in the first place. As a Christian, there are things you can do to help get stress under control.

Life getting you down? Feeling burned out? Riverside spas are the place to get a little time for yourself and put a little pizzazz back in your step.

Stress has become one of the silent killers of people in today's world. There are many different types of stresses that people can suffer from; and these stresses are deteriorating people's wellbeing to such an extent that they are becoming victims of several physical and mental ailments. Stresses can arise from work, family relations, financial problems, education problems, appearance of the body, physical state of the body, etc. There are so many stresses that is difficult to discuss all of them under one heading.

Workplace stress is becoming an increasing problem, costing organizations billions each year and leading to poor performance, absenteeism and health issues for employees. There are a number of simple techniques that you can use to reduce your stress levels.