Why Are So Many Addicted To Drugs and Alcohol
We live in the greatest nation ever conceived by modern day man, we have opportunities available that were unimaginable even just a few years ago. We have luxuries and conveniences available to almost everyone that were once reserved for only the elites and privileged. So, why in the presence of all these niceties of life, when life should be a piece of cake, do so many people resort to drugs and alcohol to drown their sorrows? Most people should be living life as if they have nothing to worry about.
Using The Serenity Prayer to Cure ResentmentThere is one thing that experience teaches us that mere observation cannot. Experience teaches us through changing us, and most people who are changed arrive at a decision point: will this change me for the better or will I become bitter because of what has happened to me.
Holistic Health/Spirituality and How It Can Change Your Life Like It Did MineIn this article I talk about Spirituality, Holistic Health, Energy Healing and how it can affect your lifestyle if you decide to integrate its values into your own. I also talk about my personal experience in living this lifestyle.
What Is That Inner Yearning for More?Do you sometimes struggle with being in the world? Do you feel like you’re not of this world, that it seems to confront you at every turn, and yet you have to find a way to exist in it? Do you yearn for more, but you can’t seem to find what you seek in the world? I often feel like I’m a stranger here - that I don’t belong – and yet, I’m here. I have to find a way to be in this world, this world that feels too harsh, that often grates against the me that feels so sensitive, so tender, so not of this world.
Bringing Light Into Darkness (Now More Than Ever)Now more than ever, your unique Light is needed on the planet. Be authentically yourself. Express your uniqueness into the world.
When Resurrection Means BeliefWe must believe before we can be resurrected. Our belief must mount up on the ride of faith to take us all the way to the resurrection circumstance in our situation.
What New Converts to Christ Are Sure Never to Hear“I really do not know how non-Christians get through life without faith.” Ever heard that said? Ever said it? I have. And I’ve heard it said many times. Perhaps the truth is non-Christians probably do fine in the main, because they live their lives in their own strength. They know no different.
Be Opened!There is a well-known saying that states “the walls have ears” meaning that someone may be listening. But I would like to make reference to the LITERAL meaning of this proverb. Why?
Grounded in UncertaintyThere is no doubt that we are living in times of great upheaval and uncertainty. For so many of us, it seems that there is less and less to hold onto and to count on in our lives and in the world around us.
Personal Evaluation – Are You a Good Shepherd?Are you a hireling or a good shepherd? It is a great privilege and honour to have people entrusted to one’s care as a father, mother, teacher, pastor, or unit head, etc. However, God expects anyone with such privilege to be a good shepherd. This article is aimed at helping the reader to evaluate his or her leadership position, no matter how small the person considers it to be.
Aligning My Soul’s Purpose And My Personal DesiresI am reminded that at times I receive exceptional payments for my work – but only when my focus is on answering the call of my soul. And only when I am able to feel good about receiving such a huge amount of money or the amazing gifts (which has included two brand new cars) for doing something that I love doing. Both giving and receiving have to be aligned and feel good. When they are, it works perfectly and with ease.
The Love of God Is DeepHow much of God’s love have you experienced? The love of God is awesome and deep more than your natural mind can imagine. The love of God is everything you need to be stable and successful in life. This article is aimed at making you desire more of God’s manifestation of His love in your life