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.

The spiritually dead church. In my life, as a minister's son, I have seen many spiritually dead churches. There is no love, or working of the spirit. Some churches, have become a haven, for social gatherings, gossip meetings, and condemnation.

Do you believe there is a secret of life? You might just be surprised at how close that secret really is...

In human terms the loneliest feeling that one can experience is to believe that no one knows you are alive and the most hurtful thing is to be ignored. Although the creator cannot be hurt in any fashion, the only desire that he/she has is to experience itself, to be recognized and acknowledged.

The command to live by faith can be kind of scary. It's like going into a black hole. How can you navigate blind? It is not talking about going without our physical senses. Depending on only what you can see has limitations. Jesus told Peter to launch out into the deep. To catch the big fish and the sought after positions you have to get beyond shallow water. The righteous must live by faith.

Before getting into a psychedelic experience, there are certain guiding points that can help the participant get the most out of the session. However, these very rules are also the same rules for living life at the highest level ever. Learn how to make your life the greatest psychedelic trip you have ever had!

Since I awoke from my three month coma in August of 2004, I have been asked many times about what I remembered and experienced. After looking over my notes and speaking with my wife and some of the ...

Are you too stressed to be blessed? If so, take time to do some stress relieving hobbies that are useful to your life. They are the ones you can do just for the fun of it. See the hobbies listed . . .

On paper your company may say that workers are entitled to a certain amount of leave every year, but sometimes supervisors can say (or hint) otherwise. We provide tips to make the case to leadership to walk the talk when it comes to vacation days.

Each of us has moments when the stress in our lives seems overwhelming. We've just started a new job, had a baby, gotten married or faced an illness. But every day life can be filled with stressful moments as well. Here are a few tips to help life balance out.

Don't let preparing for the holidays be a source of stress. Take a minute and reflect on what holidays are all about.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by daily life. You need a break. Schenectady spas are just the place to take it.

When was the last time you sang in the rain? For that matter when was the last time you went out in the rain and soaked up the fresh air?

Are stress and anxiety the same thing? Learn the difference between stress and anxiety.

Learn how to look for signs of stress. Sometimes it is not that obvious.

Control issues are a big factor in stress. Once you learn to let go, your stress levels will diminish.

Biofeedback therapy measures the body response to stress using electronic impulses and other equipment. It takes a different and innovative approach to relieving stress.

Your brain is raging with five different deadlines or is that 25? Five major, unfinished tasks-all high-priority. And the fireman within your brain toils endlessly as the fires of work take over. The brain is fine when dealing with one or two, or even three crises at once. But when you have six squillion things on your to-do list

A crisis is a window of opportunity for spiritual growth. You don't need to be a social worker or counsellor to assist someone in need! Apply the 6 steps of crisis intervention and you are well on your way to support someone in a crisis!