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

One of the most touching stories in New Testament scripture is the gripping drama of two sisters and a brother; Mary, Martha and Lazarus. It illustrates how two sisters dealt with grief following the death of their brother. This story is so filled with meaning that John devotes an entire chapter to it.

We are not popular in the fake world because it knows that we know it is fake. It cannot touch us because we are not inclined to be impressed with its allures.

The desire for enlightenment arises out of a yearning from deep within the soul. It is not a physical, emotional or intellectual quest. Consequently, it’s difficult to explain.

Can I be honest with you? There are days when I just don’t feel like getting up in the morning. I’m noticing this a lot lately because the weather is changing and it’s pretty cold early in the morning when I awake to start my day. There are days when I move that blanket off of me and quickly snatch it back because it’s too cold to get up.

In order to start living the life of your dreams, there are a few things you have to do first. One of the most important things you must do is become enlightened. What does that mean? Well, read on...

The word means different things to different people. Is it simply an emotion or feeling? Do we only feel joy when life seems to be going good, when our circumstances are favorable? Or is there someth...

This article is a reply that deals with certain criticisms concerning views expressed in my article titled Pagan Philosophy, Unbelief, and Irrationalism.1 This article briefly exposed the bankruptcy of materialistic and empirical philosophy in particular and the worldview of non-belief in general.

In order to decide whether medication is right for you if you suffer from repeated and frequent panic attacks, you will have to discuss with your physician several factors connected with your affliction. Usually, patients and doctors have to consider two main options applicable for any successful treatment.

Many people have a longing for a slower, perhaps fuller life and are beginning to look inside themselves to find out what they truly desire. Learning to pause periodically during the day to re-group and replenish our energy can be a helpful first step, and can make an enormous difference in our hectic lives.

The sound of running water is nature's supreme stress buster, and with designs to fit most every budget and decor, there is no reason for you to not be enjoying a quality indoor fountain of your own. You can learn more here . . .

A Canadian Scientist, Hans Selye (1907-1982), observed that individuals who suffered from chronic diseases revealed some symptoms related to it. This time, the experiment on rats was done. When rats are exposed to various physical trauma factors - shock, poison, high temperature, and noise, their glands enlarged, and thymus gland and lymph nodes shrunken. Selye then created the three Stages of Stress Response consisting alarm, resistance and exhaustion.

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Some stress relief techniques to deal with stress include meditation, progressive relaxation, autogenic training, and biofeedback. Several other techniques exist, but, for this article's purpose, we will tackle only the cited four briefly.

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.

With the stress that has become the part and parcel of our life today, it has become imperative for us to know how to be happy. It can be easily achieved by a simple smile. The old adage, Smile and the world smiles with you holds true even today. Or it may touch us through our relationships and love of work. Anything that gives us comfort or pleasure will teach us how to be happy.

One of the most dangerous trends in working society today is job-related stress. Downsizing, reorganization, more overtime and increased competition are all drastically contributing to a permanent workforce seemingly usable to cope with the pressures of their jobs. Study after study reveals that the numbers behind the stress are truly staggering, and they point to a near-future of problems with gigantic implications. Companies that offer stress reduction programs get more productivity out of their employees and improve their bottom line.

Everyone I talk to wants to know how to get rid of stress, eliminate it and become stress free. Pick up just about any magazine these days and you will find an article telling you how to get rid of or manage your stress.

Human evolution is conflict-driven to provide the crises from which each person can generate better beliefs and attitudes. If we never have crises there would be little change to challenge our existence and develop us gradually to realise our potential.

A summary of the causes of stress and suggestions to reduce or eliminate destructive stress for a healthier mind and body.

Becoming burnt out is a very real threat to people in stressful and challenging jobs. This article is designed to help you recognize it and take the necessary steps to avoid it.

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?

Music can be beneficial to people suffering from depression, anxiety and insomnia. It has also been proved to have a positive effect on people who are seriously ill in hospital. The positive healing effects of music have been linked back to ancient times. In Greece, Apollo was God of both Medicine and Music. Ancient Greeks believed that music and medicine worked hand in hand to heal the soul...