It is not a simple process because before one can cross, unknown dangers may have to be faced and terrifying battles fought. This is what Jacob discovered. To cross over into Canaan was not just a matter of crossing a stream, because in the darkness a strange and mysterious presence arises. Ancient tales had it that rivers had spirits which had to be defeated before the river could be crossed.

An out-of-wedlock pregnancy causes this woman to turn to God in desperation -- and she finds only unconditional love.

Well, it has been said, and I believe, that the easy way out in life is never ultimately profitable – even though it may appear to be. The short and easy way only leads to a fools’ haven; a place where we feel we have arrived only to discover we have missed the mark in life.

Life is like an obstacle course in which we run like an Olympian athlete and at times getting nowhere.

This information comes “through” me from Divine Source, God, all that is, Creator to bring a message to humanity that many people have forgotten...

It is imperative for you all to know that as long as you believe you are somehow “separate” from Divine Source, the pain will continue – as this is what the “illusion” is, and has been since the dawn of humanity...

These were fears that I felt. The fear of the unknown. The fear of things beyond my control. The fear of venturing out of my comfort zone...

Ego thinks that it is normal and that all others should be like it. People and nations that practice assimilation will die. Diversity is the seed for new ideas and growth. Prejudice is a a symbol that more information is required to form an opinion. Differences are celebrated in enlightened societies as new life.

Why doesn’t Buddhism produce Buddhas?

An ornately carved ossuary (bone box) is all the remains of Caiaphas the rich and famous high priest who convinced the Sanhedrin to murder Jesus. Now his victim is acclaimed as Savior and Lord throughout the world. God can sure turn things around, can't He?

A lot of people are having phobia of Friday the 13th, actually it's not that horrifying. Take a look at the resources provided and you will know better.

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.

Oakland is often overshadowed by the city across the bay, but it has much to offer. One such thing is Oakland spas.

Time is the modern man's curse. In order to stay at the top of the food chain, you have to be competitive. You have to thrive in challenges, which would also inadvertently mean that you have to function pretty much like a robot. So that means you have to act indifferently even in the face of crisis. You should be arbitrary when it comes to decision-making. You should be professional.

Anger eats up proper thinking, Ego eats up the mind, Worry eats up age, Bribe eats up justice, Greed eats up conscience. How are we to tame our raw emotions of life? Our attitude towards those 5 negatives will lead to unseen stress which is a silent killer of the 21st Century. What has anger, hate and sorrow to do with our health?

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.

As we go through life we sometimes become aware of Anxiety and Tension within the body. These can have their roots in the mind, body or the human group psyche.

What if you could feel more grounded and centered during almost any interaction? Well here is a ridiculously simple yet effective method that can allow you to feel more grounded and centered even during times of stress and chaos.

About two months ago, my boyfriend and I (and our puppy!) embarked on an exciting adventure. We decided that even though we loved the cozy life we had built in California, we were both ready for new challenges and experiences. So with as much planning and organizing as we could handle, we packed up and moved to Boston.

This article explores the relationship between stress and management of anger.

We hear more about the negative effects of stress in our working lives in the newspapers nearly every week. Whilst we're all aware that we suffer stress to a great or lesser degree, and can see the affect of it on other people, it's not always easy to see how we can reduce stress in our own lives.

Teenagers have an assortment of stresses in their lives, but we must not try to extinguish them all. If we want to introduce teens to teenage stress management, we must first teach them to distinguish between bad stress (distress) and good stress (eustress).