The concept of abortion can be rooted far beyond the idea of “killing” an embryo.

Catholic boarding schools offer communities where discrimination is not tolerated, and our differences are mutual and respected and often celebrated.

For the first time in American history two sitting U.S. Senators will battle for the presidency on November 4, 2008. Barack Obama, Jr. Senator from Illinois and John McCain the GOP’s Senior Senator from Arizona are the top contenders in a race unlike any other in history.

What does your church bulletins say about your church? There are really great templates for bulletins out there. Are you using the right ones?

The true legacy of the ancient Maya is an inspiriting vision that connects humans intimately with the galaxy, according to Leonide Martin, spiritual visionary and author of the novel "Dreaming the Maya Fifth Sun." Mayan shaman Hunbatz Men say that the movie "Apocalypto" was entirely misleading about the essence of the Mayan culture. The sacred Mayan Calendar predicts the end of a Great Cosmic Cycle of 5,200 years in December, 2012, and may hold the key to our future.

Ensuring that your child is not bombarded by anti-Christian values is worth the effort.

A private therapeutic troubled teen boarding School for students who may be struggling in a traditional educational setting, the Academy helps underachieving and troubled teens with behavioral and academic problems achieve their full potential.

A brief article giving you some useful ways to use the ancient Hawaiian technique of Ho'oponopono to clean and clear your life.

The REAL soulmate story. If you've ever had a connection with someone that just doesn't make sense then this story may be very like yours....

Jewish Calendar Sacred and Civil Years highlight fundamental concepts involving the Jewish Calendar. The 19-year lunar/solar Metonic cycle adds a final Veadar lunar month or Second Adar, to intercalate some 209-days of lunar/solar separation time. Dating from 3,761 B.C.E., the Jewish year calculates to be one of six different lengths of days.

When Faith and Family’s Dr. Richard Land was my pastor over thirty years ago he once described his calling to preach the gospel. He said that the call to preach the gospel was a higher calling than becoming the President of the United States. After more than three decades I'm sure he was right.

John McCain raised the applause of the Saddleback attendees many times over as compared to Barack Obama; some who paid up to $2,000 for seats at the event. What’s it all about?

Deficiency is one of the most common nutritional disorders, and adolescents are at special risk - up to 13 per cent of teenage boys and girls were found to have low iron stores. Rapid growth, coupled with a fast lifestyle and poor dietary choices, can result in iron-deficiency.

If you are the least bit psychic, this is must-have knowledge for overall good psychic and spiritual health. Try this simple, 3 step meditation and see what a difference it makes for you!

The Christian marriage bed could use some extra help. Maybe a little bit of education could go a long way.

Extract from the book ‘Impressions of An Archangel’ by John Bradshaw

This article is an extract from my book 'Impressions of An Archangel' which is written in the form of a dialogue between me the writer and channel and the powers of spirit in a form known to me as Archangel Michael.

I am a spiritual healer from Ireland now resident in the South of France. My website is at www.ariegehealing.com

Blame for Dr. Tiller’s murder is flying around like the sands of a Mojave dust storm most of it is hyper and unreasonable and it is begging for some legitimate balance. Is there any?

There are only three states of being we run around in all day long. If we could be even a little more aware of which one we're wearing during each moment of the day, we'd have a big leg up to changing our vibrations.

Estimates are that about 9,500 people die per day in America. That means thousands of special services are carried on daily to honor the departed and ponder our own mortality. When celebrities or iconic figures die we are moved on a national scale to weigh our own brief stay on the planet.

Is there any one of us who has not been hurt in some way? We remember the times we were slandered, injured, falsely accused, cheated or maligned in some way. The depth of pain having left such deep impressions on the soul that we feel them to be un-forgivable...

Do you have long-held dreams that have yet to come true? Have you tried everything and nothing seems to work for you? It could be that you're simply sabotaging yourself by blocking your own success. Read this article and see if you are.

We live inside a false self that hides all of our potential from us. All of our potential development, whether we accept spirituality as a core element of life or reject it, is within us at every moment. Liberating this is a simple matter.

Intelligence, Intellect. Often interchangeable words. But not in the study of Metaphysics. One is our connection with Spirit. The other, sometimes a tether that keeps us very much Human. Let's not confuse our Spiritual Intelligence with our Human Intellect.

When someone is found dying every thing suddenly changes, no words are weighed, but urgent commands are given, calls go out for help and those who have life saving skills spring into action unhindered by those standing by. What if it is a nation that is dying? Who is responding, who is helping.

Looks at some of the aspects surrounding the claimed appearances of Mary, the mother of Jesus at Medjugore every evening since the late 1970's. Discusses them in relation to an article written by Francis Frangipane.

This week three celebrities passed away without warning. Pop culture icon Michael Jackson was at the top of most news programs along with some questions about the manner of his death. Does our penchant for this kind of story indicate anything about our national state of mind, Let's see.

A spectacular find on the Montana Swan Range. East - the vastness of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. West the Swan Valley with the Mission Mountain Range on the horizon. The majestic Montana peak of Sunday Mountain is a wall face that I would not expect to yield a trail to the summit - but it did!

To be a true servant of God is not always an easy task. We must first place God at the forefront of our priorities, then others, then ourselves. The word "servant" doesn't exactly evoke a warm and fuzzy feeling in us at first glance but once we realize the benefits of being a faithful servant of God, we see that the Bible is true in it's statement that "the last shall be first and the first shall be last".

Grieving the death of a parent, so few things are as painful. This article outlines how children both young and old can work through the grieving process after they have lost their mom or dad.

At this time of intense planetary change, many of us are being challenged and are finding ourselves enduring hardships of one kind or another. When we don't know how to get through a situation that feels overwhelming, we turn to prayer and our spiritual practices to find comfort and meaning, and yet sometimes it is so difficult to really feel ourselves held in God’s loving embrace.

About Astrology, the Science of Time, an indicative science, which indicates events happening in the Four Dimensional Space Time Continuum, the Eternal Continuum in which we live, breathe and exist !

The Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that this bond is expressed.

A completely unbiased look at the pros and cons of using the Holosync Solution and Binaural Beats. This article covers the potential benefits you can receive from their use and the possible harmful effects.

Mudras in the Christian Tradition: The Benediction Mudra (Mano Pantea).

Whenever you hear the word ‘yoga’ the association of relaxation pops into the mind. Yoga was originated way back in the era of the Indus Valley Civilization. The word yoga comes from the dictionary of Sanskrit and implies unity. Yoga gained its importance as it concentrated not only on the physical fitness of the body but its sciences also dealt with the most important organ of the body – the mind.

A look at the unique life challenges facing 'old souls', from past life karma

When Moses was up on the mountain receiving the 10 Commandments, he asked God how shall he answer the question, what is his name? And God said unto Moses: I AM THAT I AM. What does that mean for us as individualized centers of God?

When a soul is ready to step forward in a more significant way upon the spiritual path, there arises a greater longing for light and for God's love. We begin to listen to inner guidance and intuition more carefully, and it becomes a priority to bring all parts of our lives into greater alignment with the Divine. These are some simple sacred actions will invite greater light into your daily life.

The attitudes of teens and young adults toward premarital and casual sex have become more conservative -- most likely due to increased fear of unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and especially AIDS.

The ancient Hawaiian art of Ho'oponopono teaches us to take responsibility for the things that are in our lives today and to 'clean' on them. Practising Ho'oponopono can open the door to a more balanced and peaceful life. Try it and see...

Behaving in a new and loving way to your other half can lead to a better marriage. It is time to test yourself to help better your Christian marriage. Marriage advice may not invariably be helpful but it is beneficial to at least have others to listen to. Do not take this marriage advice for granted.

Not everyone is directly affected by the latest injustices or is a victim of a crime but it is impossible not to be touched in some way by the absurdities and atrocities we see all around us everyday. Who is not made sad just hearing of these things?

The administrators at Notre Dame had it in mind to foster tolerance and diversity with those of differing opinions. Among the graduating class a few students had Obama’s circle logo pasted on their caps leaving no doubt what was in their minds.

There has never been a time in history when the terms Eschatology and progressive liberalism have meant more yet it is also a time when speaking rationally of either of them would first require a very specific definition for both. What are the definitions and why are they so important today?

God operates through our faith and beliefs in Him--a Living God. God lives inside of you. And knowing that makes you a winner, the head and not the tail. You need to use the scriptures and apply them to your situation.

Who said we can now eat unclean food?

The Two Witnesses will lead Israel to receive Yeshua

Often, people will vow that, after their death, they will contact and ‘never leave’ their loved one after they die. However, more often than not, the surviving person does not feel the presence of the deceased loved one. Why is this? This is the question asked of Dr. Ron Scolastico, distinguished Transpersonal Psychologist, author, and Spiritual Counselor, who for more than 30 years has used his unique ability to enter a deep state of consciousness and draw wisdom from a vast spiritual source.

We all know them. They appear to be so decent and innocent. However, they turn out to be your worst enemies.

When it comes to Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst during Obama’s address to the congress it may have finally happened that the immoveable object has met the unstoppable object. Let’s see.

If your teen has threatened to run away, don’t hesitate to talk to him or her about it. Inform your son or daughter that running away is not as glamorous as it sounds.

Many popular traditional beliefs are based upon biblical misunderstandings

Learn the foundation upon which the great Law of Attraction is built. Get the Law to work for you every time without fail. Follow this simple plan and you will build the life of your dreams!

Anti American sentiment is on the rise in Europe according to the latest polls. It has even spread to America’s staunchest ally Great Britain. So Much so that British Prime Minister Tony Blair commented recently saying it was “madness” to persist in it

As if the UN did not already have a mountain of failures to live down, along comes two of the worlds most P.T. Barnum like dictators complete with misinformation, ranting and name calling.

Surrender does not mean that we have accepted/ submitted our defeat due to weakness or fear and knelt down to some one in repentance. On the contrary surrender means that we have accepted the protection of Lord, preceptor or an exalted soul in unflinching faith, reverence and without inquisitive mind for spiritual solace and strength. It is an antidote to many pitfalls of life.

Yoga has countless healing powers and health advantages. Yoga originated from India where yogis were Buddhists who practiced to attain spirituality and harmony. You might have dwelt on the pictures of yogis floating in the air with their legs crossed and eyes closed and pondered over its implication. The idea behind the picture is very simple.

Fasting in the Indonesian occult tradition--for gaining psychic power and strength. Indigenous shamanic fasting practices in the island of Java.

about Yoga

On metaphysical training. The stages of metaphysical development.

Staying force is so crucial to controlling your mind; many individuals and groups are generally ready to turn in the towel at the first sign of difficulty. Unfortunately, only a very few take stock in their mind as the controlling force at their command. The alteration of our liveliness for the improvement of our wishes, giving up is not an Alternative!

Church websites should look good but do more. Websites that do better than this for churches reach out to people.

The haunting, plaintive music of Peruvian shamans was recorded by the Eagle's Wing Centre for Contemporary Shamanism at ceremonies in the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon rainforest.

Although the chants and icaros have an organic relationship to the medicine plants and shamanic journeying of each particular ritual, and are primarily intended as devotional music for inner-journeying. It is equally possible to listen to the hypnotically beautiful sounds in their own right and simply enjoy them for their otherworldly loveliness.

Exponential growth.That is the way of life we are adapted to. An infinite way of living on a finite planet. A way that is like a fast runaway train, heading towards a buffered terminal, waiting to stop us.

A subject that thousands of young girls face every day—teen pregnancy. 18-year-old girl struggles with this very issue after losing her virginity to a boy. Like most teens didn't think it would happen to her.

Mustika-Pearls and bezoar stones from animals, plants and natural events. Mustika-pearls are the stones of legend possessing magickal virtues. Referred to in ancient Hindu scriptures.

Description of some mustika-pearls. Choose an animal/plant pearl for self-empowerment. Magickal mustika pearls and bezoar stones often employed in alternative healing and in occult, shamanic rituals.

The Path of Discipleship. Metaphysical Disciplines. The Mayan Calendar Solar Glyphs.

Is your life filled with success? Are you happy with your life? Are your relationships full of love and joy? Are you where you want to be in your career? If not, then this article is for you. If you have tired and failed before or feel your life could be so much better then take heart for there is a way forward.

Subliminal messages don't work! Find out why and what subliminal recording software really does!

Transmute youself into a divine being! It all begins within.

You can bend reality. I know this because I have done it. I have also taught many others in my workshops to bend reality. All it takes is a willingness to learn and practice a precise formula.

Governor Sarah Palin resigns effective July 26, 2009 after constant media scrutiny and being the butt of endless and tiring jokes, ridicule and intrusions into her family’s privacy what does this mean?

Barack Obama’s plan to address school children between K and grade 12 has raised a furor among millions of parents in the nation. But so far the only reason given for the stir it has caused is that Americans don’t want politics in the classroom. Are there other reasons and what are they?

Descent into Dark Canyon: the kids strike it rich on wild fishing on Trout Creek heading down
into Anthracite Creek - and the Dark Canyon of Colorado’s Raggeds Wilderness

Some authorities say that up to 60 percent of psychiatric patients, both in-patient and out-patient, report childhood histories of physical or sexual abuse or both. This estimate excludes emotional abuse and neglect. My experience confirms that very many patients are suffering from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) as a direct result of childhood maltreatment. But they do not know what their real problem is. And worse, they often get the insulting diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder!

The Incas regarded coca as ‘the divine plant’ mainly because of its property of imparting endurance, nevertheless its use was entwined with every aspect of life; the art, mythology, culture and economy of the Inca Empire.

Reminiscent of the fall of Rome Congressional seats may soon be harder to give away rather than raising a fortune to gain. In fairness it would be hard to prove the congress has a clue but the real question is what are they going to do now that the rest of America is starting to get a clue?

There are some people who find it really easy to make decisions whilst other people get tied up in procrastination and find it impossible to make decisions - particularly very important decisions. When the decision is big and has a major impact on your life it can be very difficult to make a decision because you might be worrying about making the wrong decision or even worried that you can't undo the decision once you've made it.

An honest review of Holosync and Binauarl Beats for self improvement. Do they really work?

The Universal Mind (The IS: Eternal Intelligence-Awareness) always tries to teach its entities of thought about Its reality and their purpose, through the medium of creative inspiration. However if, because of the resistance and creative misconceptions that mankind introduces, the perception is that this cannot be achieved within illusory frameworks of time and space, which defines periods within Creations, then these particular Creations just disappear and are devibrated in the swirling of the real Black Hole of the Mind.

Does the British Royal Family know they're descendants of King David?

As this old planet hurtles toward the midnight hour and a great intervention with God what about this Christian music. Is he listening, are we listening?

We all deserve deep, pleasure from meditation for free...

Have you ever made New Years resolutions with such zeal and enthusiasm on the 31st of December only to have broken each one by January 7th (or sooner)? Why is this? I know many souls who upon asking them, what is your resolution this year, reply glibly, “The same one I made last year!” Hopelessly and with expectance we watch each resolve fade and break away, such that by this point, most of us barely hold on to the possibility of effecting change in our lives at all...

Does the Paul McKenna I Can Make You Thin weight-loss program really produce results? Let's take a closer look.

Study universal holiness of life. Your whole usefulness depends on this, for your sermons last but an hour or two; your life preaches all the week. If Satan can only make a covetous minister a lover of praise, of pleasure, of good eating, he has ruined your ministry. Give yourself to prayer, and get your texts, your thoughts, your words from God. Luther spent his best three hours in prayer. -- Robert Murray McCheyne

The hope is that the battling children of Abraham will reunite and see themselves as the brothers they really are, originating all from the same Soul, and that this unity will then pervade the rest of the One soul, the One mind, operating as Mankind. The eternal battle in the Mind between the tendency to unify and the tendency to divide is being epitomized within Zion and its symbolic connection as the earthly JeruShalem, drawing the full focus of the world's attention.

"Lakota" debates with a descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims

In Christian Boarding Schools teens will learn to determine what their weaknesses are and how it affects their behavior, and how to grow the opposing virtue which will help eliminate their destructive behaviors.

The IRS has expanded the investigation into Florida internet evangelist Bill Keller of Liveprayer, to now include comments Keller made about the faith of Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

The tumultuous group of adolescents consists of twenty percent of the population. These adolescents come from family backgrounds that are not stable. There is often a history of mental illness in the family; the parents have marital conflicts; and the families have more economic difficulties. The moods of these adolescents are not stable and they are more prone to depression. They have significantly more psychiatric disturbances, and they only do well with the aid of intense psychotherapy. They do not grow out of it. It is in the tumultuous growth group that chemical dependency often develops.

Visualization is a Law Of Attraction tool that has been used for thousands of years by initiates of all the metaphysical schools. It can create wonderful things when it is used correctly but have you ever been able to get it to work? Let me show you a way that makes it work every time!

The news is full with biographies and eulogies about the passing of Rev. Jerry Falwell. Accompanied by long lists of accomplishments and milestones, the review of his life and legacy is well known. But what is the sum of his life and what was the full nature of his labors?

With an economic downturn of historic proportions, the highest un-employment rate since the great depression and 34 newly appointed czars some with criminal records, communists and forced abortionists, what can we believe? This change seems to lead only to a cliff at the end of the far left highway.

The Channeling Hands; The Manifester Mudra; The Beast Master; The Heart Polarizer Mudra; The Energizer Mudra (Sign of Reverence); The Christ Wisdom Mudra.

What is EFT, how does it work and how can it help you? This article aims to address these questions so that whatever your problem, be it physical, mental or emotional, you can find freedom too.

Our God is a God of Power and of love. Explore all the ways He has manifested not only His love to us but His almighty power as well. From creation to revelation, the Bible is full of proof that our God alone is the one true God. The expressions of God’s power reached a high point in the establishment of the kingdom by Christ Jesus and the judgment acts that result from His event on earth.

John Pete is a certified grief counselor and founder of MyGriefSpace.Net. He is a contributing author to the book "Open To Hope - Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss," and has appeared on “Healing The Grieving Heart” Radio with Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley.

Many churches are now using Christian church advertising as a way to draw souls into their doors. There are a lot of ways they do this. Read this article for more info.