One of the most touching stories in New Testament scripture is the gripping drama of two sisters and a brother; Mary, Martha and Lazarus. It illustrates how two sisters dealt with grief following the death of their brother. This story is so filled with meaning that John devotes an entire chapter to it.

Advice on living a humane and compassionate life...

Why do we have an Ego? If we are supposed to subdue our ego to attain enlightenment, we do we need one in the first place?

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...

I thought I would draw this article up as a reference page in the event any of you would ever need, at a quick glance, exactly what the 10 commandments are. I will actually type out the specific Bible verse the 10 commandments comes off of as God makes some additional statements under some of these commandments that is usually not written down when you see little tablets of the 10 commandments at your local Christian bookstore.

A Brief Study of Jesus' flight to Egypt in Matthew 2:13-15

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. --JOHN 1:14 For thirty-three years Jesus felt everything you and I have ever felt. To think of Jesus in such a light is—well, it seems almost irreverent, doesn’t it? It’s not something we like to do; it’s uncomfortable. It is much easier to keep the humanity out of the incarnation. There is something about keeping Him divine that keeps Him distant, packed, predictable. But don’t do it. For heaven’s sake, don’t. Let Him be as human as He intended to be. Let Him into the mire and muck of our world. For only if we let Him in can He pull us out. Listen to Him.

Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
ROMANS 6:11 My friend Randy had given up trying to live the Christian life. He said, “I have tried, but have failed so many times. Nothing seems to work for me.” After listening to his account of his many failures and defeats, I began to explain the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Randy interrupted: “I know all about the Holy Spirit. I’ve read everything I can find, and nothing works for me.” My thoughts turned to Romans 6. I asked him, “Randy, are you sure you’re a Christian?” “Yes,” he answered. “I’m sure.” “How do you know?”

Do animals have a sixth sense? Are they more connected to the spiritual world than we humans are? The answer is YES! And I can prove it.

Why doesn’t Buddhism produce Buddhas?

Quite simply, stress is how the mind perceives a situation and how our body then responds to a difficult challenge, obstacle or demand. Stress happens when we believe we do not have the time, experience, or resources to deal with a situation. The next time you are feeling stressed, take a moment and notice your body. Don't attempt to fix anything, just become aware. How exactly are you doing the experience of stress?

The perception that in order to be accepted in society, we need to 'be somebody,' often involves the desire to create results from a combination of personal desires and external pressures from friends, family and society. Whenever we make choices for success that are influenced by external pressures and not from internal wisdom, personal conflict stress related symptoms can occur. This article sets forth a thirty-second stress reliever.

Isn't there an old friend out there that you think of every now and then? When you think of him or her a does a BIG smile come to your face? You think of how much fun you had or how mischievous you were? If you haven't called that friend lately, just do it! I find, that in the most hectic times in my life, an old friend is the best medicine. You could reminisce about the past and just laugh and smile. I have those friends in my life and I'm sure somewhere out there, you do too!!! If not, make a new friend; they will become your old friend. As a Life Coach I tell you to think about the present and the future and not dwell on the past. In this article, I'm telling you to dwell on those good parts. It's good for you!!!

Stress is a major cause of illness and even death. If you don’t learn how to mange it and control it your health is seriously in danger. Let’s look at some simple tips to help you reduce stress and take control of your life.

The capital of California, Sacramento is a place things can get hectic. If you need a break, pop into one of the excellent Sacramento spas available.

Are you experiencing Panic Attack Symptoms? Wondering what are Panic Attack Symptoms? Hoping to treat your Panic Attack Symptoms? This article will address 3 questions that deal with Panic Attack Symptoms.

6 ways you can relieve stress in your life and work towards a stress free day!

Life can get so hectic, it can make your head spin. At New Haven spas, you can take some time for yourself and get your bearings again.

If you have every thought about pampering yourself for a day, you should go ahead and do it. Fresno spas are the places to go.

Winning with whiners can be quite a battle. They often complain, murmur, and tattle. You cannot be a winner if you're frequently associating with whiners. If you seemingly have no way out due to working or living conditions, here are 10 ways to win with whiners.

Sometimes when the holidays are fast approaching, you may feel unwanted stress building up on you; not only in Christmas, but also in other holidays. Actually experiencing holiday stress is common to many. If you can't tolerate stress any longer, here are some tips on how you can enjoy the holiday season.

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.

Stress can affect not only your emotional well being it can affect your overall health. That includes how you feel physically and how you act in social situations. Finding out how stress affects your overall health will show you how important it is to keep your life less stressed. Check out the stress scale to access your stress.