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.

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?

Learn how to work with God to obtain a better lifestyle.

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

Dr. Kelley in this most excellent elucidation of Western Civilization and its formative ideas challenges the adherents of Christianity to build culture with consistency and faithfulness to its covenantal presuppositions in the areas of epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics with the goal of fulfilling God's ordained purposes in history.

Your attitude makes you or breaks you. Discover how to put on the attitude that will help you get ahead in life.

The universe is much more than the ego can contain but the ego does try to limit what it does not comprehend.

when life isn’t fair, disappoints arise and things don’t seem to make any sense remember Jesus is our comforter

Advice on living a humane and compassionate life...

We’ve all heard the saying, “You have to forgive, but you don’t have to forget.” I won’t refute that, but you have to agree that a lot of people use that excuse to never ‘really’ forgive at all. Are you one of those people?

Do you expect the best each day, or do you simply go with the flow? Do you expect to close each sale or are you simply busy with activity? Are you actively working a daily plan to achieve your goals or are you simply wandering around hoping to make your quota? None of these are acceptable for the professional salesperson. Positive expectancy is the only attitude to have. Why else would we make a sales call unless we expect the sale?

About a special man....

Paul is led up a 512 ft. hill, Mars Hill, also known as Areopagus, and there he faces the Epicureans and the Stoics (and others). These intellectual giants represented the philosophical thinking of the day in which Paul lived. And when these PhD’s saw Paul, they sneered and considered him a vain babbler (seed picker).

A letter to my Savior...

This is an inspirational article about trusting where God leads you and having the faith that He will provide what you need to accomplish the task.

Finding your purpose in life...

Is Faith - Not Vitamin C What's Missing From Your Nutritional Plan?

How are you building it? Is it making you happy?

Loving Your Neighbors If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 CORINTHIANS 13:1–2

To comprehend the nature of reality, first learn the nature of consciousness.

Find out the 3 most commonly held (and damaging) mistakes made by modern Christians! Don't miss this one!

Do you know a crazy person? I imagine we all would say yes. However, a major cause of mental health problems is caused by depression.

If you were wondering whether holiday stress is a real phenomenon, check out the internet. Both Wikipedia and Yahoo Directory now have sections devoted to this latest health worry. So, just what is holiday stress and what can you do about it?