Is God too busy to handle all the small stuff in my life? Do I only go to Him with the really big problems?

“Faith is an openness and trusting attitude to truth and reality, whatever it may turn out to be. This is a risky and adventurous state of mind. Belief in the religious sense, is the opposite of faith - because it is a fervent wishing or hope, a compulsive clinging to the idea that the universe is arranged and governed in such and such a way. Belief is holding to a rock; faith is learning how to swim - and this whole universe swims in boundless space.” - Alan Watts

Life, no matter how we choose to look at it, is a constant battle. It is the beginning of a struggle that continues until we breathe our last breath.

If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. --2 CORINTHIANS 5:17, KJV It may have happened to you at a Billy Graham Crusade. Perhaps it was during a telecast of The 700 Club or during a conversation with a friend. Maybe you were alone with God when it happened. But some-how, someplace deep within, you believed that Jesus of Nazareth, God’s Son, died for your sins and rose from the dead to be your Lord and Savior. Then that belief grew into action, and you called out, “Jesus, I take You as my Savior. I surrender to You. Be the Lord of my life!”

Can a common jar of clay ever become a noble masterpiece, or are we sealed by our destiny and fate?

As the artist and designer, I want more than for you to just wear a piece of pretty jewelry, I want you to wear each piece as a symbol of your faith. In keeping with this idea, I have created a work week's devotions to go with your jewelry, or another special faith symbol in your life.

With all of today’s technology, the business world is in competition, the hours you need to work are getting longer and the work is more exhausting. If there is travel involved, it is sure to add more work time and less time to relax.

The energy center Chakra is discussed in the ancient Hindu system of energy healing known as Pranic healing. The word Prana means life energy, and the word Aura, its roots in Pranic healing as well, refers to the non-physical body (that exists with the physical body) made up of energy.

A synergistic blend of essential oils can be more effective for getting the results you desire than any single essential oil. Learn the best pure essential oils I recommend you use in a blend for relief of headaches and why.

Are you stressed out? 3 action steps to get a grip on nursing stress.

If you don't handle stress, it can make you feel tired, drained and depressed - it can also kill you. Here are some simple stress management tips to help you combat stress and preserve your health.

Millions of people suffer from stress related diseases each year. Stress never seems to end in modern society as we encounter situations at work, in driving, in our relationships and more. Meditation offers a way to overcome these problems. A new method called Maum Meditation reports rapid results.

Isn't there an old friend out there that you think of every now and then? When you think of him or her a does a BIG smile come to your face? You think of how much fun you had or how mischievous you were? If you haven't called that friend lately, just do it! I find, that in the most hectic times in my life, an old friend is the best medicine. You could reminisce about the past and just laugh and smile. I have those friends in my life and I'm sure somewhere out there, you do too!!! If not, make a new friend; they will become your old friend. As a Life Coach I tell you to think about the present and the future and not dwell on the past. In this article, I'm telling you to dwell on those good parts. It's good for you!!!

Discover the 3 biggest causes of stress. Once you discover these it will be far easier for you to change your life for the better.

Now I am sure that we would all admit to becoming a little stressed from time to time. It is knowing what to do about it which is the problem for most of us. I am the type of person who used to stress about the smallest of things, this stress affected my sleep, my skin and my work life. I now, after studying the subject of stress for the past two years, have come up with ways to help me to cope with and to reduce the amount that I stress. I am going to write about these ways in this article.

Whatever you do in life, ensure you begin with the ending in mind. Think things through and your life with be much better off.

Some people take away and some give! Have you ever met someone or do you know someone who just keeps on taking and taking and taking, sucking the life out of you and leaving you weak, tired, drained and stressed out. Be careful, they are about to take some more and they will not stop until you have noting to give them or anyone else. If they are not giving they are taking from you. Are you being drained constantly?

For those of us who like to workout to relax or stay in great shape, audio books can help us achieve this with less stress. No longer should you engage in workouts just listening to music or to the radio. Now, with audio books, you can kill 2 birds with one stone.