Paul and Silas were escorted to the lowered dungeon, uncomfortable, in chains, mistreated, hurting and still probably bleeding from the beatings. One would expect them to be belligerent, angry, complaining but instead we find them singing and rejoicing. At midnight when it would seem they would have been trying to rest and soothe themselves, they prayed and sang praises to God.

At times when we think honestly, if we stop deceiving ourselves, we are forced to admit that life per se can become an unmitigated horror. Not only are we threatened by wars, financial shifts and joblessness, the calamities of nature and narcissistic manipulators, the very earth itself treats us with supreme indifference. The beautiful and productive world we inhabit slowly but surely converts every plant that sprouts a stalk and each creature that draws a breath into fertilizer to feed yet another doomed generation.

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.

Our True Selves are from Heaven, and they are all equal. Why is there the distinction of good and evil in human character?

From the moment we are born, we are talk to be selfless, to think about others first and deny ourselves at our own expense. How can one give if we have nothing to give, if we are not allowed to collect abundance, whether it is love or money? It is our nature to be selfish and to...

I recently just had 4 new tires put on my mini van but soon afterwards, I noticed the front passenger tire kept losing air. Each time air was added to it, it would soon leak out again. This was a call for action, time to take it back to the garage and let them tell me what I didn't want to hear. I had run over a tiny nail somewhere and now my tire was no longer good as new. But, after a small plug was inserted it is now back to it's original state, holding air and just like new again. I realized this is alot like our Christian walk. Is yours leaking?

Too many days can be spent alone. Too many days can be lost to failure or fear. Too many days can be lost in pity. Finding your meaning and direction in life, living your life purpose, will change that forever.

Sometimes we're already free but we don't realize it. We don't believe it or act like it!

Your attitude makes you or breaks you. Discover how to put on the attitude that will help you get ahead in life.

The truth revealed as we read about Hazael also reminds us of David who became so angry and indignant when he heard about the awful behaviors of a rich person described to him by Nathan.

Is a person with Awakened Kundalini automatically an 'Enlightened Master'?

Vanity - it’s easy to mask, easy to forget, and easy to justify. We hide it behind dignity and poise. The sins connected to this weakness aren't quite as severe as those associated with pride, gluttony, and lust. But it can eventually lead up to some serious problems. And it can keep us from becoming an instrument of Christ...

Why should I believe in God? I, not knowing the answer, am seeking one from you. Do you have one? Feel free to comment.

What is a Near Death Experience? An NDE is an experience which may include feeling of being outside of one's physical body. The person may move through a form of darkness or tunnel...

Finding your purpose in life...

Do you listen to your intuition? What happens when you don't? Usually you get hit with a lesson from the Universe that feels like a 2x4 right between the eyes - a Cosmic 2 x 4 !

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?

You were chosen by God, created to fulfill His dreams and purpose. Often times so much focus is placed upon ourselves and our own objectives, we forget the reason for which we were created. Just as you dream, He also dreams. Long before you were created, God had a dream and from this dream came your marathon. For His purpose, you were created. Throughout the Bible, God refers to the race and gives a specific training recipe for victory. Are you ready to be a champion for Him?

Life is full of ups and downs. There is a time to sow and a time to reap. You cannot sow and reap at the same time. Everyone is born with the purpose.

A synergy blend of essential oils is often more effective for helping to promote symptomatic relief and healing than any single essential oil. In this article I'll share the best pure essential oils to use in synergy to calm your nerves and give relief for anxiety, worry or fear and why.

Turn off the TV, the lights, the stereo and put the kids to bed or out in the yard to graze. Stop multi-tasking and concentrate on fixing you. Stop thinking about all the things you have to do and concentrate just on your perfect life. Breathe in your freedom from stress, breathe out all the useless worries about your life.

You may be surprised how big a difference a massage can make in your life. At Troy spas, you can get the pampering that makes a difference.

Energy Biofeedback is proving to be a new and powerful approach to reversing the adrenal fatigue that comes with chronic stress.