A daily train ride supplies insight into the nature of prayer: the power is always present if we are willing to stay connected. This awareness of God's omnipresence is the grand thing David celebrates. Jesus reminds us of it as His parting gift before ascending to the Father.

Having worked in hospice setting for a number of years and being at the bedside of those who only had a few months and then days left to live, I have come to believe that if we knew definitely that our time was limited, we would look at the world with different eyes. We would suddenly begin to see things more clearly.

Who would have thought that a plant could be a witness to a crime – and even testify against the perpetrator? Well, it is true! In the early 1970’s experiments were done on ordinary houseplants, by researchers who connected a polygraph machine to a plant.

Don't be afraid of what is possible and please don't hurt those who try and learn - they are usually more interested in helping you than hurting you.

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

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.

It's real easy to look at the physical world around us and not see swords being used. To even find one it is often necessary to go to a museum. So what am I talking about?

Everyday we make thousands of judgments about people, places, situations and events. Judgment can protect us and keep us from making mistakes but judgment can also prevent us from seeing clearly. So how do we know the difference?

Why doesn’t Buddhism produce Buddhas?

As Christian’s we are often very independent. We try to do everything and often feel we do everything. Are there times when you are frustrated, tired, irritable, and have no energy? I am not selling you a vitamin supplement, so don’t worry. I have recently realized this past week how little I turn things over to the ultimate Power Source - God. Lord, I cannot do this in my own strength. If the children argue one more time - I will scream. God, help me to know what to say without screaming. Lord, what is your agenda for me today - you know I all ready have one figured out.  Do we see the many requests of our children as divine interruptions or just another thing to do on our list?

The best way to relieve stress is to prevent it before it develops. There are a few daily routines that you may implement to prevent stressful situations. You do not have any control over the circumstances causing the stress, but you do have control over . . .

Using humor to counter stress is easy to learn and very effective. Examples and simple organization of humor are readily available when we know what to look for.

This article discusses stress and the link between stress and frequent headaches.

A few simple and easy steps used in Freeze-Framer technique, can help you reduce those moments of stress and anxiety and even help you to take charge of your emotion. The process is as follows.

When a crisis hits - the end of a marriage, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one - it throws you into a complete tailspin. Suddenly your world is no longer safe and secure. When prospects seem bleak, these 5 tips can stimulate you toward achieving a positive direction in your life.

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.

The management of stress can be achieved through yoga. You will learn a great deal of things on how yoga reduces stress. All it takes is self determination and self discipline. Soon enough, you will experience a big lifestyle change and will live a happy and longer life.

When stress enhances mental or physical function, then it can be considered as a good stress. But if stress continues especially on excessive degrees, then it requires a solution. Failure to do so can lead to either depressive (withdrawal) or anxious (escape) behavior. What are the ways to deal with stress?

Four fabulous energy management secrets which contribute to spiritual warming are really no secret at all... So what exactly is energy management? In this case, it's not managing coal or natural gas reserves, it's about how we manage ourselves during times of stress and anxiety; when our energy isn't grounded, and our thinking scattered; when our minds are too full of everyday stuff to think clearly.

Although we've known for many years that stress has an effect on the body which can result in health problems, we're only now beginning to understand this effect and to identify the link between stress and specific health problems.

In our busy lives, relaxation can come and go. If you can fit in a quick bath, watch your favorite television show or get comfy with a good book, you might be able to relax a little. Do you even remember what it feels like to relax? Sure, you’re not a kid anymore, but that doesn’t mean that you have to go through the motions of day-to-day life feeling tense.

There are a lot of things that bother us at work: allotted time, routine, offensive bosses, the file pile-ups, and the annoying co-workers. So to get rid of work-related stress: