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?

Man is extensively ignorant of the evil that lurks within. We are not cognizant of all the dirt and filth and meanness that reside in our hearts; the supreme deceiver.

Have you ever been Had? God says He doesn’t want us to forget. We say, we just want to be healed. Has Good or Proud ever gotten in the way of you being Healed? There have been more Hads than Good or Proud may ever know. And sometimes it takes a Has Been to know a Had.

A question I ask myself is, ”Why do I even think I need to understand God’s ways?” Do we think our ways are better? Sure we do at times. Do we need to think about how we are going to get down that river the most effective way on that tube?

A brief study of the preaching of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-3

The possibility of almost 400 Old Testament prophesies coming to fulfillment in the incarnation of Jesus Christ, apart from God's sovereign control of history, staggers the imagination. The certainty that God planned the coming of His son into the world can offer stabilizing support to our faith in our Lord.

Battling illnesses with God's healing hand.

When do you pray? Prayer is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, the communication factor with God that opens us to grace, hope and the very love of God that transforms our lives. So, when do you...

Breaking with tradition, today's article comes from the 9-23-04 edition of Sojomail. Sojomail is produced by Sojourners; an evangelical journal, and calls itself a 'weekly email-zine of spirituality,...

Are you too stressed to be blessed? According to the “Attitudes in the American Workplace IV” Gallup Poll, 80 percent of U.S. workers feel stress on the job, and about half say they need help coping with it. This means that you probably have . . .

Do you know the 3 most dangerous myths about stress? In this article, you will learn what they are and how to avoid them.

The five stress management strategies can be a tool for anybody who wants to master this skill. Once one can handle it well, he will be able to cope with any difficult situation in the future.

While the majority of people do at some time or another worry about something in their life whether major or trivial, there are some people who worry constantly on a day-to-day basis, week in and week out. If you are one of these people then you have what is classed as a generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is classed in those who feel anxious or fearful on the majority of days. The feelings they have with the fear are varied and the depth at which they feel the feelings can be different from one day to the next. The feelings associated with generalized anxiety disorder are the same as those anyone who suffers any anxiety disorder feels. The most common are a fast heart rate or beat, palpitations of the heart, a sick feeling in the pit of the stomach or stomachache, sweating, a dry mouth, chest pain and a feeling of not being able to get enough breathe.

The energy center Chakra is discussed in the ancient Hindu system of energy healing known as Pranic healing. The word Prana means life energy, and the word Aura, its roots in Pranic healing as well, refers to the non-physical body (that exists with the physical body) made up of energy.

When night shifts are also stressful, health problems can multiply. Fortunately, there are ways to counter the effects of working the night shift.

This is the final period, I mean article on facing off against your fears. In the previous two articles, we delved into the first five steps of our seven-step game plan in dealing with our opponents: fear, anxiety and worry. Our goal now is to develop and practice the coping skills that will enable us to handle all fearful situations.

When I moved out of London five years ago, one of the things I looked forward to was the change from urban noise to rural peace and quiet. Perhaps like many people, I tend to equate quietness with calm, contentment and time for reflection.

In the past, the need for research has not been something that was needed. Now that stress has been shown to help bring about diseases, it is more important. These studies have brought some ideas and programs that will help to reduce stress.

Stress of often called the silent or quiet killer. We cannot see its destructive path yet over time the impact to our vital organs can be significant if efforts to reduce stress are ignored.

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.

Although Sun tai chi was not meant to be used for fighting but for health both physical and mental, it was used in combat for many years. Today, though, it has become immensely popular and people of all walks of life who find that Sun Tai Chi is an ideal form of exercise...

One of the most dangerous trends in working society today is job-related stress. Downsizing, reorganization, more overtime and increased competition are all drastically contributing to a permanent workforce seemingly usable to cope with the pressures of their jobs. Study after study reveals that the numbers behind the stress are truly staggering, and they point to a near-future of problems with gigantic implications. Companies that offer stress reduction programs get more productivity out of their employees and improve their bottom line.

What does late night television have to do with anxiety? I got some ideas on what causes it and how to get help.