It is not a simple process because before one can cross, unknown dangers may have to be faced and terrifying battles fought. This is what Jacob discovered. To cross over into Canaan was not just a matter of crossing a stream, because in the darkness a strange and mysterious presence arises. Ancient tales had it that rivers had spirits which had to be defeated before the river could be crossed.

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.

In human terms the loneliest feeling that one can experience is to believe that no one knows you are alive and the most hurtful thing is to be ignored. Although the creator cannot be hurt in any fashion, the only desire that he/she has is to experience itself, to be recognized and acknowledged.

If we will abide in the Word, the Word will instruct us and teach us in the way we should go (Psalm 32:8). He will also guide us to pray according to His will and our prayers will have a guaranteed effect.

Make no mistake about it, change is challenging whether it is conscious or unexpected. Viewing adversity as change, not loss or failure, is part of empowered and positive thinking.

These were fears that I felt. The fear of the unknown. The fear of things beyond my control. The fear of venturing out of my comfort zone...

To have an enthusiastic attitude about we do is essential. The origin of enthusiasm lies with God Himself. Enthusiasm brings power.

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 . . .

Are you too stressed to be blessed? According to the “Attitudes in the American Workplace IV” Gallup Poll, 80 percent of U.S. workers feel stress on the job, and about half say they need help coping with it. This means that you probably have . . .

This article helps people cultivate intuition while keeping reactionary behaviour in check. As a life coach I rely heavily on my intuition. Particularly in recent years, my sixth sense has improved considerably both in strength and accuracy. The benefit of a well-developed inner guidance can never be quantified...

Stress management techniques don't have to be complex or hard to learn. Here are 10 tips that can help to reduce your stress levels. They are so easy to do that, if you are not already doing them, you can start using them today.

Breath awareness helps the body detox, repair, regenerate and blow stress away. Read on to discover the simple secrets of how your breath can calm your mind and heal your body...

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?

The workplace is full of stressful activities that you just simply can't avoid. However, you still need to work in order to pay for your bills and live a comfortable life. There are quite a lot of ways you can reduce stress at the workplace. Here are some of the things you should do if you want to reduce the stress you are experiencing.

You are feeling angry with your partner, lover, parent or friend. How do you seek to resolve it? What do you usually do first? If you are not getting the results you require, with disagreements or frustrations, there's something else needed.

Once you've experienced a panic attack you know that you never want to live through the experience again. While you may continue to have panic attacks, there are some things that you can do to make them less severe, or at least make recovering from the attack much easier. While there are many tips to help you, you must always remember that you are not unique or odd, many people the world over experience panic attacks and you can learn how to deal with them.

Stress management gurus suggest that overcoming procrastination will clear up stress issues. Procrastination often contains hidden messages that when heeded help you to release stress. Read on for seven common messages of procrastination and stress management tips for moving forward with greater clarity and inner peace.

Traumatic events that make our lives stressful such as the death of a loved one, a failed relationship or maybe the loss of a job can lead to depression. In rare cases...

The martial arts world is filled with different opinions, different styles, and massive egos. What happens when the best parts of all of it are united under one system of combat?

Although we've known for many years that stress has an effect on the body which can result in health problems, we're only now beginning to understand this effect and to identify the link between stress and specific health problems.

Being born as the oldest or older sister in a family seems to have a strong impact on our personality and character. Older sisters are often put in charge of young siblings, from an early age. They learn to be in charge, to be the responsible one. The younger brothers and sisters may chafe at us and call us bossy. - Yes, I AM an oldest sister too. But someone has to be the sensible one, who keeps our world from tipping over, right?