It was in the middle of the night and the boat was being tossed in the wind. The crew was stressed...

Man is extensively ignorant of the evil that lurks within. We are not cognizant of all the dirt and filth and meanness that reside in our hearts; the supreme deceiver.

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

Paul is led up a 512 ft. hill, Mars Hill, also known as Areopagus, and there he faces the Epicureans and the Stoics (and others). These intellectual giants represented the philosophical thinking of the day in which Paul lived. And when these PhD’s saw Paul, they sneered and considered him a vain babbler (seed picker).

I love recipe books...looking through them, collecting them, and occasionally even using them. I suppose just having them is rather like a safety net. It's always mind assuring to know they are there just in case... But unless they are opened up and used, all the secrets inside will forever remain hidden from view. It will benefit no one. Are you hiding your hidden treasures from view?

Celtic knot work patterns have inspired mankind in many places throughout the ages. Mr. Choyt illustrates a few of the very different places where such art forms appear and brings out a more universal perspective to their meanings.

I was in the bank's vault. The Brink's armored truck had just delivered several million dollars in small bills. Bags of money waited, stacked in a pile on the small counter. Methodically, I opened each and proofed the total it contained by counting the wads. I then took each wad, removed the wrapper and put the bills through the counting machine. When the machine finished, I hand counted it. The air was filled with the stuffy, musty smell of money.

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...

Do you ever say to yourself: “I can’t do such and so, I’m just not that type”? In one arena or another we all do, and these beliefs we hold about ourselves govern almost every aspect of our lives.

In my life, I have tried to be Good and Pure and True. In these qualities, I have failed miserably.

Most of us have been hurt or betrayed by someone really close to us. Here's how and why to forgive the person you'd just as soon shoot as look at.

Living in hot El Paso can wear out your skin and body. Take care of them by spending some time at El Paso spas.

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.

When it comes to the beach life and pampering, it is hard to top Newport Beach. Newport Beach spas are some of the best out there.

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.

Do you experience stress, frustration and anxiety over certain people and events. Are you looking for relief, contentment and peace in life? This article will show you exactly why all the heartache in your life exists and how you can effectively deal with it... Only then will you be able to truly experience freedom and happiness.

Very few of us go through life without encountering a crisis. Whether the crisis is big or small, we have choices about how to handle it. Here are six skills that can help anyone manage a crisis more effectively.

The job related stress is there and we cannot get rid of it altogether. However, we can minimize it as far as possible by changing our attitude to work and adopting a healthy life style.

In this current age of medical advancement when people are living longer than ever before, why is it that stress is becoming more and more prominent in today's society, affecting our health and our quality of life like no other illness?

Are you more stressed now than you were 20 years ago? Have you been more overwhelmed by life's events in the past few years? Would you like to understand why many people feel more victims to the 24/7 information age? Are you ready to do something differently, but do not know what to do? Come find the answers...

One of the problems associated with suffering from severe panic attacks is that the person suffers from fear and anxiety of future panic attacks which may increase the symptoms and could cause other health problems. Treatment with panic attack medication is therefore essential.

A stress management key for inner peace is observation of your stress situation as if from a mountaintop, becoming a Neutral Loving Observer. From this perspective it is easy to find your opportunities for learning plus hidden benefits and solutions. This article shares an example from my life, demonstrating the benefits of being a Neutral Loving Observer for stress reduction and personal peace.

Meditation is an ancient tradition which enables the practitioner to reduce stress and increase his- her sense of inner well being. Meditation works by reducing our attachment to our thoughts. By being able to switch off from our daily activities and thoughts we can reduce our stress levels and over time experience a sense of inner peace.