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.

Let us grasp from the outset that success as understood in the usual secular sense of the word is not promised in the kingdom of God. God never promised anybody a star-studded career. He never promised achievement in the worldly understanding of the word. In fact, He seem to promise the exact opposite.

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'.

Michael is considered the greatest angel in the Christian, Judaic and Islamic traditions, and is a powerful source of inspiration and enlightenment.

In order to start living the life of your dreams, there are a few things you have to do first. One of the most important things you must do is become enlightened. What does that mean? Well, read on...

I am a big believer in the strength of a personal prayer. However, some of you have asked for a formal guide about how to call to the Archangels. (See the archives – Your Guide To the Archangels for more information!) This guide below is for those of you who prefer to follow a structured format.

Why are we really here? Do we have a destination to fulfill or is our existence just by chance? The answer is yes, we have a definite purpose on this earth. Do you know what yours is?

As Christian’s we are often very independent. We try to do everything and often feel we do everything. Are there times when you are frustrated, tired, irritable, and have no energy? I am not selling you a vitamin supplement, so don’t worry. I have recently realized this past week how little I turn things over to the ultimate Power Source - God. Lord, I cannot do this in my own strength. If the children argue one more time - I will scream. God, help me to know what to say without screaming. Lord, what is your agenda for me today - you know I all ready have one figured out.  Do we see the many requests of our children as divine interruptions or just another thing to do on our list?

Offers suggestions of things you can do to calm down when you are upset.

Each of us has moments when the stress in our lives seems overwhelming. We've just started a new job, had a baby, gotten married or faced an illness. But every day life can be filled with stressful moments as well. Here are a few tips to help life balance out.

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.

One form of stress management is to write. This article discusses the types of writing that can be useful in reducing stress and how writing can help to reduce stress that can prevent stress related diseases and illnesses.

Stress is a daily reality for most of us. We live with it and sometimes it is silently killing us without us realizing it. It is not a question of does stress affect a person, it is a question of how and how much does stress affect a person. Let's look at how it can affect you.

Discover the 3 biggest causes of stress. Once you discover these it will be far easier for you to change your life for the better.

No matter what's going on in your life there are a few things that you could be doing to enjoy more happiness, health and well-being right now! These strategies are simple, effective and proven to work by thousands of people just like you.

Learn how to look for signs of stress. Sometimes it is not that obvious.

Control issues are a big factor in stress. Once you learn to let go, your stress levels will diminish.

Most of us never allow the time to take care of ourselves and then wonder why our immune systems get compromised and we get sick. Find out how and why drinking water, getting enough exercise and sleep, and eating right can help you to reduce physical stress and enjoy life more.

Everybody knows what job stress is....or do they? This articles breaks down the types of stress that can be experienced in the workplace into 4 distinct categories. This classification can help you to determine what might be causing you most stress at work and how to defuse it.

Panic Attacks are an emotional disorder which can completely take over your life. They make you extremely vulnerable, and you constantly question whether another panic attack is on the way. This sometimes results in sufferers being too scared to leave the house, in case they have a panic attack in public.

Stress comes from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or anxious. Different people feel different amounts of stress in the same situations but it's often caused by your reaction to too much change- too fast. Finding the right technique(s) for YOU personally is critical.