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Why Good Things Happen to Bad People
One cannot ask why bad things happen to good people without also feeling the same tinge of injustice when we contemplate why good things happen to bad people. This is the question that anguished the Psalmist. He found himself in terrible distress and agony of soul.
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Gerald's Story - A Tribute to Valor
The heroic actions of a sergeant on D-day saves lives but costs the sergeant his life. His story inspires others to be thankful for their freedom, and to live their own lives to the fullest.
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The Star of Bethlehem
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.
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How Long, O Lord? A Meditation on Habakkuk
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?
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Salvation: The Divine Imperative
Paul and Silas were escorted to the lowered dungeon, uncomfortable, in chains, mistreated, hurting and still probably bleeding from the beatings. One would expect them to be belligerent, angry, complaining but instead we find them singing and rejoicing. At midnight when it would seem they would have been trying to rest and soothe themselves, they prayed and sang praises to God.
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Is 'Thought' Evident in Plants?
Who would have thought that a plant could be a witness to a crime – and even testify against the perpetrator? Well, it is true! In the early 1970’s experiments were done on ordinary houseplants, by researchers who connected a polygraph machine to a plant.
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Our King Complex
David was a great King who had ruled Israel with an iron hand for 40 years. But, time had caught up with him. Things the old king use to do, he could not do anymore. And so, the hell hounds came out of the cracks and crevices.
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De-Materialization #2
Don't be afraid of what is possible and please don't hurt those who try and learn - they are usually more interested in helping you than hurting you.
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Recovering In The Water
It was in the middle of the night and the boat was being tossed in the wind. The crew was stressed...
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God - A Thousand Words Wasted
Why should I believe in God?
I, not knowing the answer, am seeking one from you.
Do you have one?
Feel free to comment.
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The Mirror of Truth
Many times, we are blinded to our own sins. This poem is about a man who will not believe what he sees in the mirror in front of him. It represents our sinful state, and the many times we are unwilling to face our flaws and pursue change.
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Are You Facing Some Challenges?
Do we really think we can just ask God for some great position in life with out any preparation? Not hardly. Psalm 107 tells us that God sometimes brings storms into our lives to accomplish a purpose in us. And that purpose, I believe, is to prepare us for greater things.
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Connect With the Moon Phases to Manifest Your Desires
Many of us already know that all humans, animals and our planet Earth are highly influenced by the Moon phases in many different ways. This article will demonstrate how we can use these powerful energies consciously to easily bring us our intentions and desires more quickly and efficiently.
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Where Do You Cast?
When you go fly fishing you cast your bait way down the river and let it float. Do you give God your anxieties and let them float away and realize He is in control or do you keep the bait close so you can pick up the anxiety whenever you want?
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Ask and It Shall Be Given You
Wouldn't it be really cool if all you had to do is ask for something and then it is yours? Well, you can. Let me show you how.
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Are You a Microwave or Crock Pot?
When you think of a new School Year what are your first thoughts? There can often be lots of anxiety with a new school year for parents as well as children.
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4 Methods for Coping with Stress
From the earliest days of the cavemen, stress has been a part of our lives. However, rapid advances in technology and a wealth of information have produced extra stress levels for many of us. When computers were first introduced many predicted a 15-20 hour work week but the opposite has happened. Our ability to reach people quickly and respond instantaneously has created an environment where the emphasis is on delivering now. The pressure to meet expectations is overwhelming if people do not possess coping mechanisms to manage their stress.
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Four Fabulous Energy Management Secrets
Four fabulous energy management secrets which contribute to spiritual warming are really no secret at all...
So what exactly is energy management? In this case, it's not managing coal or natural gas reserves, it's about how we manage ourselves during times of stress and anxiety; when our energy isn't grounded, and our thinking scattered; when our minds are too full of everyday stuff to think clearly.
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How Do You Go About Curing Stress at Work?
The fact that we can refer to stress as being a force for both good and bad is often confusing and this article gives a simple example of just how stress can work to our advantage and disadvantage.
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Stress Management Programs
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.
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Self Care In Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are a strong and abrupt feeling of fear and anxiety. People can get panic attacks anytime and anywhere, whether alone or at home or in public. If a person is diagnosed with panic attacks, he can follow certain steps to reduce the distress of symptoms of panic attack.
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