How long can we wait? As Christians, we read this and are still looking for God’s action. Even the coming of Jesus didn’t slow down the wickedness we see all around us. And, often times, this wickedness pervades our lives and slows us down. How long, O God?

Jesus Christ is a great example to follow. Did Jesus die for us and loves us because of who we are? No! He died for us and continues to love us in spite of who we are.

Vanity - it’s easy to mask, easy to forget, and easy to justify. We hide it behind dignity and poise. The sins connected to this weakness aren't quite as severe as those associated with pride, gluttony, and lust. But it can eventually lead up to some serious problems. And it can keep us from becoming an instrument of Christ...

An article about anxiety that took another turn...

Ritual is a form of prayer that has “come to life” by practice. Repetition of ritual creates impact in the visible and invisible worlds. Learn the secrets of powerful rituals to transform your life.

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.

An Open Invitation “All you who are thirsty, come and drink.” ISAIAH 55:1, NCV The most incredible invitations are not found in envelopes; they are found in the Bible. You can’t read about God without finding Him issuing invitations. He invited Eve to marry Adam, the animals to enter the ark, David to be king, Israel to leave bondage, Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem. God is an inviting God. He invited Mary to birth His Son, the disciples to fish for men, the adulterous woman to start over, and Thomas to touch His wounds. God is the King who prepares the place, sets the table, and invites His subjects to come in. In fact, it seems His favorite word is come.

For the last 35 years, I have been working with individuals, couples and families, as well as business relationships. I have 8 published books on relationships and healing, some of them best-sellers....

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?

What could be a scary thought for some? How bout' this--The thought that as a Christian you can do whatever you want......scary?

Many people have a longing for a slower, perhaps fuller life and are beginning to look inside themselves to find out what they truly desire. Learning to pause periodically during the day to re-group and replenish our energy can be a helpful first step, and can make an enormous difference in our hectic lives.

Each person has a different amount of stress. It will also be determined by what things that person is dealing with and how they feel about the strain of work and life. Something that is big to one person may not be anything to someone else.

What do your children know about managing stress that you don't? Inside you will find six lessons you can learn from your children to help you spend less time managing stress and more time enjoying your life.

Are you as excited about summer as your kids are? Or are you secretly dreading those long, lazy days? Inside you will learn the 3 keys to experiencing more joy and less stress this summer.

Stress and strain robbing you of rebound? Here's how to bounce back and start to flow again.

Every summer we used to meet over at Mee Maw and Paw Paw's house on the pond for a family reunion after church - same Sunday every year. And you'd show up bringing your latest addition, or attachment, philosophy on life, lingering grudge, or the dish you were known for making, like Aunt Bitsy's congealed salad surprise which just goes to show that surprises aren't always a good thing.

Care for yourself on a daily basis, set up your bathroom as a haven for total relaxation. Soak your troubles away and ponder you day through the fascinating flicker of candlelight.

The feeling of anxiety can be hugely distressing, particularly when it lasts for a long time or comes in the form of intense panic attacks. For many, the idea of taking medication for immediate relief is tempting. Tranquilizers are a quick fix, which is what anxiety sufferers desperately want. And after all, if medication relieves anxiety so well, what is wrong with using it?

If you don't watch what you say when you talk to yourself, you could be talking yourself out of success. Here are a couple of simple strategies, you can use to make sure you are saying the right things when you talk to yourself.

Relaxation techniques can be helpful in assisting you to cope with stress, anxiety or sleeping problems. This article sets out three simple relaxation techniques.

When a crisis hits - the end of a marriage, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one - it throws you into a complete tailspin. Suddenly your world is no longer safe and secure. When prospects seem bleak, these 5 tips can stimulate you toward achieving a positive direction in your life.

Learning patience can help you feel satisfaction, understood, accomplished, remembered, calm, peaceful, relaxed and happy. Here are 10 things you can do (or begin) now to flex your patience muscle, no matter how puny you think it is.

This article offers a unique perspective on what's behind frustration and how to find its remedy through purpose.