Every Christmas the Yuletide card portrays a silver star in a navy blue sky and every year the same heavenly object sparkles from the top of the decorated evergreen. At season's end the three wise men and their fellow shepherds gather at a hastily set up manger for the familiar nativity scene. Though it shimmers on the greeting card and its brilliance lights up the tannebaum, it wasn't a star that erupted into a supernova on that dark Judean night. The star that shone so brightly two thousand years ago was wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.

Want to try a centuries-old practice to evoke a generosity of the heart towards others? Use this meditation on loving-kindness.

The Lord’s Prayer is a special prayer asking that we may recognize Reality/Truth and eventually be that Truth, just as Jesus was the Way, the Truth and the Life. My interpretation of The Lord’s Prayer is not the only one, there are many others, but I am sharing mine with you in the hope that we can experience this prayer rather than just recite it.

Advice on living a humane and compassionate life...

This article highlights some of the characteristics of a saint. It then tells how one can develop these qualities in himself and be a better person...

Are you aware of the not so obvious perils of walking into your doctor's office/ No, I'm not talking about the bacteria and viruses. Rather I'm talking about something even more dangerous, the effects on your bio-field of what your doctor thinks about illness.

A playful look at perspectives, the impersonal nature of perspectives, and the open space that all perspectives appear within.

A brief study of the birth of Jesus as told in Matthew 1:18-25

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. --ROMANS 5:8 Expectations create conditional love. “I love you, but I’ll love you more if.” Now I know what you’re thinking. Shouldn’t we expect the best out of one another? Shouldn’t we encourage each other to strive for excellence and never settle for anything else? Absolutely. But it was Christ who taught us how to use expectations. Does He demand a lot? You better believe it. Does He expect much? Only our best. Does He have expectations? Just that we leave everything, deny all, and follow Him. The difference? Jesus’ expectations were accompanied by forgiveness and acceptance.

Anyone who has invested time, energy and effort into finding their own truth knows that ignorance is NOT bliss. Understanding the religious environment that we grew up in should be the natural first step towards defining our own belief system. All too often, we grow up getting bits and pieces of religion, but never take the time to look at the bigger picture...

You are always worthy…but when you are ready for your next steps on your spiritual path, how do you decide? While many are called to be spiritual teachers, a Teacher of Spirit is a powerful Illuminating Force that can help you remember your Perfection--your Highest Self. “In Search Of A Teacher Of Spirit” offers eleven conscious considerations to enlighten your search for your perfect Teacher of Spirit.

As Christian’s we are often very independent. We try to do everything and often feel we do everything. Are there times when you are frustrated, tired, irritable, and have no energy? I am not selling you a vitamin supplement, so don’t worry. I have recently realized this past week how little I turn things over to the ultimate Power Source - God. Lord, I cannot do this in my own strength. If the children argue one more time - I will scream. God, help me to know what to say without screaming. Lord, what is your agenda for me today - you know I all ready have one figured out.  Do we see the many requests of our children as divine interruptions or just another thing to do on our list?

Are you too stressed to be blessed? If so, take time to do some stress relieving hobbies that are useful to your life. They are the ones you can do just for the fun of it. See the hobbies listed . . .

In order to decide whether medication is right for you if you suffer from repeated and frequent panic attacks, you will have to discuss with your physician several factors connected with your affliction. Usually, patients and doctors have to consider two main options applicable for any successful treatment.

When night shifts are also stressful, health problems can multiply. Fortunately, there are ways to counter the effects of working the night shift.

There are many components that need to work together in order for your self protection plan to be effective. Not surprisingly, most martial arts instructors and self defense experts concentrate on the physical skill necessary to protect yourself. Of course, that seems reasonable, right?

Professional burnout is a phenomena affecting many professionals today, learn the causes and impact it can have.

Each of us has moments when the stress in our lives seems overwhelming. We've just started a new job, had a baby, gotten married or faced an illness. But every day life can be filled with stressful moments as well. Here are a few tips to help life balance out.

People often struggle with life because they have unbalanced thinking and schedules. They permit their negative emotions to terrorize them into thinking they are doomed to failure. Negative emotions must be balanced with positive ones, doubt with confidence, difficult tasks with easier ones, and work balanced with what that you enjoy. Accept who you are, find a job that fits your style, believe in yourself, and do not let others discourage you.

Modern notions of success and achievement don’t always jibe with more traditional notions of community, balance, and personal wellbeing. Perhaps it’s time for you to consider the timeless wisdom of grandma’s tips regarding self help for anxiety and depression.

It's hard to juggle life balance when there are many balls in the air. This article provides five simple solutions for keeping balancing health, work and relationships in a way that results in a joyful, productive and positive life.

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

An anxiety disorder is a blanket term used to describe a number of conditions (disorders) that can arise from abnormal and pathological anxiety, fears, phobias, and nervous conditions that can impair or prevent an individual from living a normal life.