We oftentimes search for God frantically amid the storm, when troubles blow hard and the fires of adversity surround us. Yet, God is speaking to us in His own quiet way, and we are missing the message.

One cannot ask why bad things happen to good people without also feeling the same tinge of injustice when we contemplate why good things happen to bad people. This is the question that anguished the Psalmist. He found himself in terrible distress and agony of soul.

Do you struggle with doubt that your prayers will be answered? God's word reveals that believing in His Word and thanksgiving will result in God's best for you.

Love is mentioned well over 350 times in the Bible. I'm sure God must be trying to tell us something. We will start our study with Matthew 22:37-38; And He replied to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the most important and first commandment.

Paul and Silas were escorted to the lowered dungeon, uncomfortable, in chains, mistreated, hurting and still probably bleeding from the beatings. One would expect them to be belligerent, angry, complaining but instead we find them singing and rejoicing. At midnight when it would seem they would have been trying to rest and soothe themselves, they prayed and sang praises to God.

To help set the stage for the proper evaluation of information and events that will doubtless fall on many unbelieving minds at times; let me quote Herbert Spencer for you. “There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance – that principle is contempt prior to investigation.”

It was in the middle of the night and the boat was being tossed in the wind. The crew was stressed...

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.

There are always three voices in every ones head at any given time; God's voice, the devil's voice, and the voice of our own flesh. So, how are we to be sure to hear from God with all the noise going on?

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.

Breaking with tradition, today's article comes from the 9-23-04 edition of Sojomail. Sojomail is produced by Sojourners; an evangelical journal, and calls itself a 'weekly email-zine of spirituality,...

If you would like to learn to read tarot cards, your first challenge is to choose a deck from the 8,000 or so published brands of fortune telling cards on the market. What works for one person often doesn't for another. Some people are comfortable reading several decks and others just identify with one deck. In my experience you will find that over time, you will grow in and out of several decks. You may also find that the deck that you prefer to use to read yourself is not the deck that you prefer to use read others.

From the earliest days of the cavemen, stress has been a part of our lives. However, rapid advances in technology and a wealth of information have produced extra stress levels for many of us. When computers were first introduced many predicted a 15-20 hour work week but the opposite has happened. Our ability to reach people quickly and respond instantaneously has created an environment where the emphasis is on delivering now. The pressure to meet expectations is overwhelming if people do not possess coping mechanisms to manage their stress.

Extreme Self Care means making the decision to make choices that honor your soul in your everyday life. The concept of Extreme Self Care was introduced by the founder of Coaching, Thomas Leonard. Read more on how to nourish your soul to move to happiness, peace, joy and fulfillment.

A lot of people at some point experience stress. It can be part of your daily lives. Stress can come in your lives with a lot of reasons, it can be because of the pressures you have in your work, too much worry about some things. Certainly, there are a lot of factors and instances that can lead to stress.

6 ways you can relieve stress in your life and work towards a stress free day!

This article offers a unique perspective on what's behind frustration and how to find its remedy through purpose.

Life getting you down? Feeling burned out? Riverside spas are the place to get a little time for yourself and put a little pizzazz back in your step.

If you are like most people, you find yourself in a mad dash from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed. People these days are busier than ever before and this adds a lot of stress. But there are ways to reduce the stress of being busy by managing your day and life a little better. Read on for 6 ways to manage your stress levels.

There is an order to all things, and we are most in harmony with ourselves and with life when we participate in that Divine order. This is an order that the plants know and that the birds know. It is an order that defines the rhythm of life.

Laughter is a recognized workplace tool to help us reduce stress. Learn some quick simple strategies to reduce stress though laughter at the office.

Panic attacks are a strong and abrupt feeling of fear and anxiety. People can get panic attacks anytime and anywhere, whether alone or at home or in public. If a person is diagnosed with panic attacks, he can follow certain steps to reduce the distress of symptoms of panic attack.

Why is taking time to rest so important? How does it affect your life? While you need to cope with your daily activities to meet ends need, taking time to rest is essential to achieve a balanced lifestyle and stay health.