Gush Katif are the Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip area of Israel. This land was specifically given in the bible to the tribe of Judah. Today Israel is in a battle against the world, and against their own government trying to hold on to their biblical inheritance.

Even as I started dating a Chinese girl, I knew I was embarking on a remarkable adventure. I just had no idea where and how far the adventure would take me. The more events unfolded, the more I realized that my view of the world and how I lived in it were being profoundly and permanently altered... If the problem with marrying a gentile was that my religion prohibited intermarriage, why should that bother me? Perhaps not everything in Judaism made sense, and as an intelligent and thinking individual I could take from my heritage what I felt was meaningful and disregard the rest...

I often ask myself this question. Not in the times of prosperity or when everything is going great. But, in the times when I feel alone or everything seems to be stagnant. There has been this lurking question underneath all the good times and all the bad times.

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. --JOHN 1:14 For thirty-three years Jesus felt everything you and I have ever felt. To think of Jesus in such a light is—well, it seems almost irreverent, doesn’t it? It’s not something we like to do; it’s uncomfortable. It is much easier to keep the humanity out of the incarnation. There is something about keeping Him divine that keeps Him distant, packed, predictable. But don’t do it. For heaven’s sake, don’t. Let Him be as human as He intended to be. Let Him into the mire and muck of our world. For only if we let Him in can He pull us out. Listen to Him.

I am a big believer in the strength of a personal prayer. However, some of you have asked for a formal guide about how to call to the Archangels. (See the archives – Your Guide To the Archangels for more information!) This guide below is for those of you who prefer to follow a structured format.

What could be a scary thought for some? How bout' this--The thought that as a Christian you can do whatever you want......scary?

“A child's hand in yours what tenderness and power arouses. You are instantly the very touchstone of wisdom and strength.
~ Marjorie Holmes She said, “Children are for sharing. Not everyone can have one.” We never did. So it is a delight to share time with these creatures of being. They are still connected to their original face. They still play in the garden of eternity.

If you are looking for God (the creator) you will not be able to see him. He is in the nothingness that holds it all together. He is nothing and everything at the same time. To see God you must look for nothing, for nothing is everything. If you have see nothing, then you have see God.

One of the most difficult barriers to overcome on the path to spiritual growth is extracting yourself from the tenacious grip of the Ego Story. Unsuspectingly, many people are mesmerized and possessed by this mental illusion...

Are you too stressed to be blessed? The first thing you need to do is identify your stressors then take action to control the stress in your life. Once you identify what causes your stress, then you can work on ways to relieve them. The solution to this-

Ever been so filled with pain or anger that you could hardly function? Learn to eliminate stress and other toxic emotions through the practice of deep breathing.

Do you feel discouraged because you are not reaching the milestones that you have given yourself in school? Are they not going through the way you thought they would? Do you feel that you are letting your parents down with the grades you are bringing home? The thing to do is to take a look inside and what is making these things happen.

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.

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.

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.'

Deadlines, bills, relationships – it can all pile up on you quickly. To de-stress, try one of these Amherst spas.

How to not only stop to smell the roses but enjoy the thorns along the way.

Winning with whiners can be quite a battle. They often complain, murmur, and tattle. You cannot be a winner if you're frequently associating with whiners. If you seemingly have no way out due to working or living conditions, here are 10 ways to win with whiners.

Stress is often created and increased by a lack of control in our everyday lives. Hobbies give you the chance to take back a bit of control. This article discusses how to take back control of your life through a hobby and why it can defuse your stress levels.

There are things that can trigger stress, it may be external situations such as death of loved one, loss of a job or illness (such as cancer). We live in a hectic challenging times, and most of the time we tend to have inadequate time to meet our personal and professional needs which contribute to modern day stress.

Today, life is more stressful than ever and more people are looking for natural help and Rhodiola provides a massive amount of health benefits to help us cope with stress and much more. Add in its other benefits as an anti aging cure and its ability to boost the immune system and it’s no wonder it’s becoming so popular - Let's look at it in more detail.

Sometimes the best thing to say in an argument is nothing.