One cannot ask why bad things happen to good people without also feeling the same tinge of injustice when we contemplate why good things happen to bad people. This is the question that anguished the Psalmist. He found himself in terrible distress and agony of soul.

The heroic actions of a sergeant on D-day saves lives but costs the sergeant his life. His story inspires others to be thankful for their freedom, and to live their own lives to the fullest.

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.

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.

Life is full of ups and downs, trials, and tribulations. They are called the storms of life. Whether it’s losing a job, the end of relationship, death, divorce, financial problems, sickness, homelessness, peer pressure, etc…. everyone is going to have some type of storm that they must deal with.

As we approach the calendar date predicted by the Mayans and other indigenous people as the end of our age, this question is becoming an increasingly burning concern.

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.

Whether we admit it or not, we operate by emotion. Our comfort level, attitude, and efficience are largely determined by how we feel. Getting the feel of your faith enables you to be confident and comfortable with your spiritual condition. It determines your influence, where and how often you attend church services, and what you do for the Lord.

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

This article highlights some of the characteristics of a saint. It then tells how one can develop these qualities in himself and be a better person...

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.

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.

Angels are making their presence felt everywhere. Once I started opening myself up to the draw of the angelic realms little reminders began catching my eye every day. What is an Angel? Read more about popular angel definitions, Lila* Stars personal angelic beliefs and angel perceptions by the human brain.

Discover 2,000 Year Old Zen Secrets To Feeling Calm, Balanced And Positive No Matter What's Going On In Your Life. See some of the things that steal your peace of mind and how to turn them around. Direct pointers included and ways to utilize material in your life.

How do we maintain spiritual sanity in our lives when all around the world there is a mentality of violence, a lack of emotional maturity and historically, a world defined by wars, all in the name of religion? Where do we find peace in a world of such chaos? Stop looking outside yourself and seek spiritual sanity within that holy place found at the very core of our Being. Are you a martyr or a peace-maker? Do you truly want spiritual sanity to guide your life based in peace? Let's explore the solutions...

Are you aware of how important it is to give yourself your own space, your very own time just for yourself? the only person who can take care of you is YOU.

Learn the signs of post traumatic stress disorder. A victim may experience one of many symptoms: A flashback or nightmare. Reaction to situations or events that trigger a powerful emotional or physical response. A feeling of detachment, loss of interest in activities or a lack of positive emotion. Avoidance of anything (activities, people or situations) associated with the trauma. Difficulty sleeping, irritability and exaggerated responses to being startled.

Discover what happens to our bodies when we're tense and learn 8 exercises to help us relax and release the tension.

This article enlightens the over 20 million people suffering from anxiety on a number of proven methods to treat or cure anxiety. Never feel like you're not under control ever again. Others have used these methods to conquer the terrible feeling of anxiety.

A difficult issue to tackle today is that of stress and college students. It goes without question that college students experience high levels of stress on a daily basis, with academic pressures, financial pressures and the additional stress of being away from home for an extended period of time for the first time.

Have you ever noticed that you tend to get sick more often when you're stressed out? Scientists have noticed this connection for a long time, but until recently they couldn't explain it.

Anxiety is the feeling that is generated when we are placed in situations of stress or when we experience physical or emotional trauma. The sweating of palms before an exam or the heart palpitations before a big interview, or even while making a marriage proposal, that butterflies-in-the-stomach are all physical manifestations of anxiety.

As I write this, Huey is smiling at me from his bed. He is deaf and has cataracts. But he still manages to somehow look at me with what can only be described as loving eyes. Huey is my 11 year old dog. (77 in people years) He is, without a doubt, my best stress reliever.