Having worked in hospice setting for a number of years and being at the bedside of those who only had a few months and then days left to live, I have come to believe that if we knew definitely that our time was limited, we would look at the world with different eyes. We would suddenly begin to see things more clearly.

Shamans tend to be men {Women have more of these abilities in their natural state and require less altered consciousness.}, though women also can become shamans; some women shamans are extraordinarily powerful. In some cultures, shamans are involuntarily chosen by the spirits; they realize their calling in a transformational experience, often a serious illness that brings them close to death {For example Damion Brinkley of today.} and is self-cured. In other cultures, persons with natural shamanic gifts are selected at a young age, trained and initiated.

Who would have thought that a plant could be a witness to a crime – and even testify against the perpetrator? Well, it is true! In the early 1970’s experiments were done on ordinary houseplants, by researchers who connected a polygraph machine to a plant.

A humorous look at the author's experience at the Crosswalk.com forum.

The spiritually dead church. In my life, as a minister's son, I have seen many spiritually dead churches. There is no love, or working of the spirit. Some churches, have become a haven, for social gatherings, gossip meetings, and condemnation.

Examines basic methods of prayer and explains the process of including scripture into your prayer life. Cites specific scriptures for specific situations and instructs how to apply the principle to your own life.

“Quantum Physics is the science of gods... Newtonian Physics is the science of the small minds of men.” Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not suggesting that you should forget the Newtonian world of three dimensions (3D) and just operate in the quantum soup--not if you want to get any results, that is.

Gush Katif are the Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip area of Israel. This land was specifically given in the bible to the tribe of Judah. Today Israel is in a battle against the world, and against their own government trying to hold on to their biblical inheritance.

A new chapter in my life begins today, the anniversary of my birth. It is therefore necessary that I pause to reflect upon this past year.

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?

Jesus Christ is a great example to follow. Did Jesus die for us and loves us because of who we are? No! He died for us and continues to love us in spite of who we are.

We reap what we sow. Whatever your heart needs or desires, give it away. Give it away until your heart becomes a reservoir of life.

Myths are dramatizations of our inner journeys. While on the hero's path, we will confront good and evil, right and wrong, wonderments and dangers--and most of all, ourselves.

Grace is that which affords joy, pleasure, sweetness and delight. It’s good will, loving-kindness and favour demonstrates the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon the hearts and souls of believers, centres them in Christ, increasing them in knowledge and love as they walk according to His Spirit and not according to their own ways.

One does not have to live long to realize that along the pilgrim’s path are many battles to be fought and enemies to be overcome and we should not be surprised when new trials come our way.

A brief exploration of the difference between the western view of our imperfection and a movement towards 'Wholeness' vs the eastern view of our always already perfection and movement away from 'Wholeness'.

I once read a story about a Catholic priest who was a godly person. He was so godly that when he died people believed that his bones had healing powers. Yeah, right...

Why is it that we want to control our lives so much? Why can’t we just turn out lives over to the Infinite Perfection that is God? The sun came up today, didn’t it? If God can make the sun come up then He can also make my life magical. I must allow and surrender.

The Power of One is a short article, 604 words, created to inspire the reader to be the spark that raises the awareness of our planet.

In my life, I have tried to be Good and Pure and True. In these qualities, I have failed miserably.

I think it's a safe bet to say that if you are in any way prone to hair loss in the first place, living a stress and anxiety filled life is probably not going to help, and you might want to look into finding some effective stress management techniques. Read on to learn more...

Those who suffer from stress will know just how bad and how varied the symptoms can be, symptoms of stress range from a feeling of uneasiness, feeling tired and irritable, heartburn and indigestion along with a lack of concentration. For those who are severely affected then their life can be hell, the feelings of stress can be particularly debilitating and begin to effect almost every aspect of your day to day life.

The best way to get rid of panic attacks is to keep them from starting in the first place. Anxiety doesn't come out of nowhere. In fact, the anxiety attack that you experience has its roots in the way you live and think from day to day. Using the method described in this article will help you ward off the discomfort of panic and anxiety attacks.