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?

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.

To a shaman a kachina isn't really a doll or a child's toy. Also, it isn't a collector's piece of art or a decoration. However, it is often used that way, and that's ok too. There is a place for that approach in our lives. They do make a powerful addition to any home's decor, and make a great conversation piece.

Failing at something and getting back up is much less painful than to look back and regret not doing something (or doing something) and not being able to go back and change the outcome.

Gods are energy. To be more precise the various Gods in the various religions represent the various aspects of the common energy that we all share.

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

If we are honest with ourselves, we would have to admit that the reason we have difficulty forgiving others is because we sincerely believe we are justified in our withholding forgiveness.

One does not have to live long to realize that along the pilgrim’s path are many battles to be fought and enemies to be overcome and we should not be surprised when new trials come our way.

I often ask myself this question. Not in the times of prosperity or when everything is going great. But, in the times when I feel alone or everything seems to be stagnant. There has been this lurking question underneath all the good times and all the bad times.

A brief exploration of our relationship to the present moment, and how our conditioned or habitual resistance to 'what is' causes suffering.

I once read a story about a Catholic priest who was a godly person. He was so godly that when he died people believed that his bones had healing powers. Yeah, right...

Ecclesiasts 5:18 Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given him-for this is his lot. 19 Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work-this is a gift of God. 20 He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.

Archangel Gabriel is considered the holy messenger of God. She is most famous for the Annunciation, when she told the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to the Messiah. You can work with Gabriel to gain inspiration, reconciliation, and hope.

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

A brief study of the humility of Jesus in Matthew 2:19-23

A Brief Study of Jesus' flight to Egypt in Matthew 2:13-15

Imagine, for a second, if someone came up to you and said, all of your children, and their spouses and children were visiting each other, all in the same house, and the house collapsed and they are all dead. Immediately after this person gives you this horrifying information, another person appears and tells you that all of the money you’ve invested in the stock market was bad investments and now you are penniless. Can you even imagine that?

I know eyebrows are probably raising about now, but let me tell you this works! How does God know what we want or need if we don't get specific and let Him know?

Is your church lobby crawling with lobby lizards? You know, those people who spend their time doing everything except studying the Bible or worshipping. Sometimes it seems as if these lobby lizards have it all figured out. But beware! That lobby lizard in your mirror is closer than he appears.

Indicators of stress can be anxiety, inability to sleep and moodiness. If you are experiencing any of these, Amarillo spas are the answer.

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.

Many years ago, children from birth to four or five years of age exercised natural preschool stress relief. Training in preschool stress relief was both unknown and unnecessary.

7 Secrets to a Stress Free Life - If you think that having more time, energy, health or happiness is something that can only happen in the future, think again... you can have it right now if you know how!