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

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.

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.

Sometimes in our dreams we are visited by a stranger, some ominous personality that we do not recognize and we do not know if this is a good stranger or a not so good stranger. Sometimes we feel a negative energy around us and do not like this feeling. Is this really an angel? Is this really a guide? How do we know who to trust?

To help set the stage for the proper evaluation of information and events that will doubtless fall on many unbelieving minds at times; let me quote Herbert Spencer for you. “There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance – that principle is contempt prior to investigation.”

As a nation and as a world, our spirits are anguished and tormented for lack of spiritual food. Our longing reaches to the very depth of our being. We are so desperately hungry that we hardly know what to do with ourselves. Our stomachs may be full, but we are hungry.

Paul lived in a time when Christianity was more respectable church membership. It was more than a handshake and more than shouting amen; it was more than holding an office or singing in the choir. Being a Christian in Paul’s day was a life threatening experience.

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.

“Quantum Physics is the science of gods... Newtonian Physics is the science of the small minds of men.” Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not suggesting that you should forget the Newtonian world of three dimensions (3D) and just operate in the quantum soup--not if you want to get any results, that is.

There are no better people to be around than those who have a zest for life and a joy in their hearts. Few as there may be, when you meet one you just know it. There’s something about them that draws you inward, some call it a persons, “Persona”, I believe God would call it your, ”Passion.”

What matters most is our trust and obedience in God Almighty.

Would you like to live a life worth celebrating? Are there ways that you could be happier, more at peace? As human beings it is inherent to want to self-actualize and build lives of deep profound meaning. This is what each of us came here to do!

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.

Often, in being dishonest about our own faults and failures, we have been far too insensitive and callous toward others who have fallen short.

In the interest of mankind the Angels are delivering messages full of hope, love and joy for a better today and a better tomorrow. I have agreed to be this channel.

Many of you come to this site because you are a Seeker. You are looking for something -- answers to a problem, a relationship, a better career, more money, and/or the return of a lover. Some of you are trying to strengthen your connection to your higher self or to God.

There is power in meanings of the old images and symbols. Below is a compendium of common symbols, charms and totems from antiquity that are thought to be useful against psychic aggression:

When you feel stressed out, usually one of the best things to do is to give your body and mind some rest and simply take it easy and relax. But relaxation can be different for different people.

Eleven meditations that you can use to get some quick stress relief and use for stress management in the long term.

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.

You're at the end of a rope - between a rock and a hard place - on the edge of a cliff - in the middle of a collapsing bridge - and that straw (the one that broke the camel's back) is just about to land on your head. Oh, what will you do - what WILL YOU DO? Freeze-frame those pictures- it's time for a Zen moment.

Stress management programs are conducted by various institutes and health centers. These programs give information on the general cause and effects of stress. The programs include various techniques for dealing with stress. Each participant is taught to develop a personal stress management style. Stress management programs help to improve interpersonal relationships and increase the morale and productivity of the participants. It improves the listening and leadership skills of employees.

If stress is turning your life into a living nightmare, then these easy-to-apply five steps will help you to reduce stress and find some much needed relief quickly and naturally.