The relationship between those who have been abused and the church itself are not always what Christ would have them to be.

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.

Learning how to be content in any circumstance necessitates that you begin by making the decision to take life where you find it and work with it.

Moms seldom take time to be alone with God but it's essential for a healthy spiritual life. Take these steps and experience the rewards of taking the time to focus on God every day.

Finding your purpose in life...

Do we really think we can just ask God for some great position in life with out any preparation? Not hardly. Psalm 107 tells us that God sometimes brings storms into our lives to accomplish a purpose in us. And that purpose, I believe, is to prepare us for greater things.

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.

Archangel Raphael is considered the guardian angel of humanity. He is also the divine physician, the archangel of health and healing, and the angel of abundance and creativity

Everyone is busy nowadays. It’s hard to find time for anything. From the time we wake up in the morning until the time we go to bed, it’s hard to find 30 minutes to simply be by yourself. If you are married with children, I know you can relate to what I am saying.

Signs of, and ways of overcoming burnout, whatever the cause.

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.

Do you believe in random coincidence? Or, do you think that there is some destiny involved when things magically 'come together'?

Summary: Enlightenment is a state of spiritual awareness and knowledge which is different for each person. You are a spirit first–then you are who you are. You are a living soul who is born with inner wisdom from God. Learn to use it with the most powerful force in the galaxy–love

This article is intended to create awareness of the existence of Spiritual Laws and the fact that we can employ them to influence our fortunes in life.

Humanity's interpretation of Unconditional Love is based on personal bias. In a world of contradictions and opposites, one decides how conditional he/she will experience love by applying unconditional love to conditional love.

The earth is wrapped in a thin, loose shell of gases - which we call the atmosphere. The mix of gases that make up the atmosphere has changed greatly over the eons...

Self-actualization comes down to three basic premises: this is who I am, this is what I believe and the foundation on which my life is built, and this is the way I manifest that belief system on a daily basis. If you say that you live by the Golden Rule, but treat other people with a lack of respect, then you are dishonest, and others will perceive you as hypocritical...

How did an artist accidently learn healing visualizations and improve his life? How can you do the same? Read on.

Do you ever say to yourself: “I can’t do such and so, I’m just not that type”? In one arena or another we all do, and these beliefs we hold about ourselves govern almost every aspect of our lives.

Looking for some ways to feed your soul in the midst of all you do? Try one or more of these great ideas!

Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or for that matter the family dinner half hour? Monday is Soccer Practice, Tuesday is Piano lesson, Wednesday is Church Activities, Thursday is a Soccer Game, Friday a birthday party  to attend. A number of events will fill up the weekend. Do you feel like a professional scheduler and taxi driver? Are you finding yourself increasingly irritable as you go from one activity to the next? Maybe you and your children are overscheduled.

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.

Offers some suggestions to help with stress management.