We make plans and set goals in life never knowing the time frame under which we are working. And somehow, due to lack of sufficient time, our greatest goals in life are never realized. For just when we see it within reach, it is cut off and we fly away.

Being content whether have plenty or little as long as we rest in the arms of the One who provides it all for us.

That we seek counsel from man and not God in such times speaks volumes of how ignorant we are as God's children. We lack teaching to recognize chronic illness for what it often is, a spiritual attack against our body.

God has written into divine providence a kind of payday-someday theology.

Do you have a servant’s heart? Has God blessed you with the insight to see the needs of others and reach out in compassion and understanding even when they, themselves, cannot reach out and ask for ...

Prophetic ministry begins with getting impressions. Here is one technique to help you get prophetic words of encouragement for other people. You can use this prophetic prayer method when you are unexpectedly asked to pray for a stranger. You can prophesy with an encouraging affirmation of prayer.

Is your church lobby crawling with lobby lizards? You know, those people who spend their time doing everything except studying the Bible or worshipping. Sometimes it seems as if these lobby lizards have it all figured out. But beware! That lobby lizard in your mirror is closer than he appears.

Why are we really here? Do we have a destination to fulfill or is our existence just by chance? The answer is yes, we have a definite purpose on this earth. Do you know what yours is?

We confuse ourselves about the meaning of the spiritual path. And because of this confusion, we never embark on it. Yet the end of confusion comes from looking at the essence of true spirituality. Once we capture that essence, we can act in a way that sets our feet on that path.

Although reality may appear harsh, things are not what they seem. The underlying truths expressed by quantum mechanics and eastern religion, show that contrary to appearance a benign agenda inspires everything.

There was a time in my life when I seriously wondered whether there was intelligent life on other planets. As a child, I believed that we human beings here on the planet Earth were God's only children. I learned early on how special we were: we were made in God's image, to look after His planet. There was no other force in the universe (which I envisioned as a big, black void with our planet in the center) that could compare to us...

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.

Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or for that matter the family dinner half hour? Monday is Soccer Practice, Tuesday is Piano lesson, Wednesday is Church Activities, Thursday is a Soccer Game, Friday a birthday party  to attend. A number of events will fill up the weekend. Do you feel like a professional scheduler and taxi driver? Are you finding yourself increasingly irritable as you go from one activity to the next? Maybe you and your children are overscheduled.

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

Managing information is crucial to keeping focused on your goals. With so much information available today,it's easy to get distracted and lose sight of your primary goal. Information overload can also cause you stress, especially if you're already busy with other projects. This is a simple, straightforward way to manage information via free email services. It's quick and dirty, but it'll get the job done in removing distracting emails from your primary Inbox.

What is the one thing you can do in three minutes to take control when there seems to be none? How can you possibly make decisions when there are so many competing choices? Take a moment in the busy day of a parent. The baby is crying uncontrollably, the phone is ringing, someone is at the door and needs your attention and you have to leave for the pediatrician appointment you NEED to keep. Just the day–to-day challenges of parenting offer stresses that must be juggled. Choices have to be made. How about choosing to take the next moment and take some deep breaths. Just take three deep breaths and you can begin to change your whole perspective.

It is now commonly accepted that the basic cause of a great deal of physical ill health is stress. The World Health Organization confirmed this years ago when they issued a statement that said that in the opinion of the researchers humans '...kill themselves minute by minute with worry and anxiety.'

From trying to find parking to the pace of life, it can be easy to get stressed out in Long Beach. Long Beach spas are the answer and they even offer parking.

When you are overwhelmed with stress, here is a two part process you can use to break free of the immediate stress and start creating solutions. Read on to discover how each step is a loving action that will support you in creating a new focus and positive solutions for stress reduction now.

High stress jobs are not uncommon but there are ways to cope and to take some of the pressure off of yourself.

The benefits of exercise and fitness to your general state of health is well know but the benefits of exercise in combating stress, and the reasons for these benefits, are certainly not as well understood.