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

David was a great King who had ruled Israel with an iron hand for 40 years. But, time had caught up with him. Things the old king use to do, he could not do anymore. And so, the hell hounds came out of the cracks and crevices.

Conflict arises solely from the refusal to shift the point from which one views: What you see depends on where your looking from. An interesting exploration of why people perceive so many different versions of truth.

when life isn’t fair, disappoints arise and things don’t seem to make any sense remember Jesus is our comforter

A brief study of baptism as portrayed in Matthew 3:4-6

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. --HEBREWS 4:15 He was the kind of fellow you’d invite to watch the Rams-Giants game at your house. He’d wrestle on the floor with your kids, doze on your couch, and cook steaks on your grill. He’d laugh at your jokes and tell a few of His own. And when you spoke, He’d listen to you as if He had all the time in eternity. And one thing’s for sure, you’d invite Him back...

Do you ever have one of those days when you wonder if God is really there? Does he really exist? If he does, then why can't you see Him or even sense His presence? I was in that place a few days ago.

Ever wonder why ideas that sounded so good in your head seem so puny in the light of day? Here's an article that explains this frustrating process and shows you how to bump up the gain from your creation station.

Sheesh, just trying to get through traffic into La Jolla can be stressful. The answer? The world class La Jolla spas.

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.

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

An article about the topics covered in stress management courses and how they can benefit you.

There is an order to all things, and we are most in harmony with ourselves and with life when we participate in that Divine order. This is an order that the plants know and that the birds know. It is an order that defines the rhythm of life.

One stress management tool I recommend is becoming a Neutral Loving Observer. You will gain clarity, objectivity and more options for problem solving in your stressful situations. You'll build resilience and optimism and find it easier to return to your center of inner peace. Read on for the three key choices to support your process.

In contemporary society and in this rapid race of life, stressful situations are very hard to avoid. Stress can be harmful enough to damage your health, cause mental and physical problems and also spoil your performance.

If ever you find yourself in a confrontation make sure that you separate your true self from any outside influence. For instance if one were to experience a disagreement with a co-worker, start your own healing and ultimately the healing of the relationship by unrelentingly remaining connected with your breath or a mantra; whatever it is it must be powerful and meaningful to you and must shake you to the awareness that you are not your thoughts and you are not the thoughts of the other party. Only from this state of awareness can a sufficient amount of separation occur to allow for a new compassionate viewpoint.

Here are five stress relief techniques to help you.