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

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.

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.

“Faith is an openness and trusting attitude to truth and reality, whatever it may turn out to be. This is a risky and adventurous state of mind. Belief in the religious sense, is the opposite of faith - because it is a fervent wishing or hope, a compulsive clinging to the idea that the universe is arranged and governed in such and such a way. Belief is holding to a rock; faith is learning how to swim - and this whole universe swims in boundless space.” - Alan Watts

I thought I would draw this article up as a reference page in the event any of you would ever need, at a quick glance, exactly what the 10 commandments are. I will actually type out the specific Bible verse the 10 commandments comes off of as God makes some additional statements under some of these commandments that is usually not written down when you see little tablets of the 10 commandments at your local Christian bookstore.

Finding your faith, and making the committment....

This article discusses the real spiritual purpose behind asking the question who am I.

The command to live by faith can be kind of scary. It's like going into a black hole. How can you navigate blind? It is not talking about going without our physical senses. Depending on only what you can see has limitations. Jesus told Peter to launch out into the deep. To catch the big fish and the sought after positions you have to get beyond shallow water. The righteous must live by faith.

Do you have a clear purpose in life? Do you know what you are and where you’re going? If you have no clear direction, where will you go? This article will help you get on track

The magic inherent in the tarot cards is amazing to experience. Told from an insider's point of view, the magic of the tarot is revealed. The tarot offers more than just symbolism to be interpreted by the reader, but rather it is a gateway to receiving higher knowldege and truth that can lead to true healing and empowerment.

Uh, oh. I’m in trouble now. I found God. Now what do I do with Him?

Do you want to look and feel better? If so, put more exercise in your schedule. One of the major benefits of exercise is that it keeps your body healthy, and it provides a great stress relief. Another significant benefit is that-

The basic problem with panic attacks is that they may occur with or without any known cause. If you can pinpoint what has triggered the panic attack in the first place, preventing it next time becomes rather easy.

The energy center Chakra is discussed in the ancient Hindu system of energy healing known as Pranic healing. The word Prana means life energy, and the word Aura, its roots in Pranic healing as well, refers to the non-physical body (that exists with the physical body) made up of energy.

A synergistic blend of essential oils can be more effective for getting the results you desire than any single essential oil. Learn the best pure essential oils I recommend you use in a blend for relief of headaches and why.

A synergy blend of essential oils is often more effective for helping to promote symptomatic relief and healing than any single essential oil. In this article I'll share the best pure essential oils to use in synergy to calm your nerves and give relief for anxiety, worry or fear and why.

True inner peace, confers tranquility, inner harmony and inner balance, and is an inner condition, which is independent of external conditions and circumstances. It can be acquired through proper training, resulting in the ability to remain calm, undisturbed and unhurried in difficult and unpleasant situations.

Stress and strain robbing you of rebound? Here's how to bounce back and start to flow again.

All day it's been non-stop - the tv was on, then the radio, then people were talking to you all day long. Even when you're alone the thoughts crowd in and ceaselessly chatter in your mind. The simplest thing can help the busy mind to chill out... just a minute.

Can you do two things at once or even three? Multitasking may not be such a good thing. This article explores the potential pitfalls and gives ideas for what you can do if you are struggling to cope with too many different tasks.

Stress plays a huge part in all of our lives now, we all face challenges (good and bad) and obstacles, and when it gets too much, when we are past our comfort zone, then stress manifests. It can be good sometimes, personally I work best when I am slightly stressed, it pushes you to work faster and stay focussed on the task at hand, but too much stress can have detrimental effects.

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

Stress is a lethal killer, but hard to notice most of the time. To protect yourself, spend some time at one of the many Stockton spas.