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Bible Q&A for March 12
By
Jana Melpolder
During the first century A.D., Mithraism is the dominant faith in the places Paul travels to. Is it not probable that early Christianity was mirrored after this pagan faith in order to gain new converts? Mithraism was indeed a rather popular religion in the first century A.D., but there is no evidence that it influenced…
Pray for a Young Student
By
Jana Melpolder
“Single Mom is asking you to pray for her daugther E. to have an opportunity to get financial help to go to college.” –Sosso Add your prayers now
The Inner Wisdom of Self
By
Jana Melpolder
We talk as though there is only one self within when there is, in fact, a committee of personalities living within each of us. The members of your internal committee represent different parts of yourself, competing sides of your personality, a multiplicity of inner voices sometimes clamouring for expression. “I keep a journal,” a writer…
Spiritual Parenting Thought for March 11
By
Jana Melpolder
“Instead of looking at parenting as a project, view it as a dance–one that you and your child are enjoying together.” –Mimi Doe
Today’s Eco Tip for March 11, 2009
By
Jana Melpolder
Keep in mind that on hot days, emissions from your car create even more smog than usual. So when the weather is nice, walk or ride your bike – and if you’ve got to drive, drive slowly!
Pray for Nikel
By
Jana Melpolder
“Help for a 16 year-old chap who needs to deal with the loss of a friend who tried to save him but drowned in the process.” –jahdazee Add your prayers now
Dalai Lama Quote for Wednesday, March 11, 2009
By
Jana Melpolder
To generate the type of love and compassion that motivates you to seek Buddhahood, not for yourself but for the sake of others, first you must confront suffering by identifying its types. This is the first noble truth. Insight From the Dalai Lama: 2007 Calendar,” Copyright © 2006, Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Today’s Eco Tip for March 10, 2009
By
Jana Melpolder
Start a garden and grow your own fruits and vegetables. By avoiding harmful pesticides you contribute to cleaner air, plus saving energy on transportation and avoiding packaging waste.
Fearless in Love: The Big “R,” Rejection
By
lmarcus
I spent nine years with my ex-boyfriend, Bernard. It would have been easy for me to decide that Bernard wouldn’t marry me because I wasn’t good enough or I wasn’t the woman he wanted–because, in short, he had rejected me. I had certainly worked hard at the beginning of our relationship to gain his approval,…
The Mind and Body Connection
By
lmarcus
When I was very fat, I often felt a disconnect between my mind and body. I felt like I was always “upstairs” in my brain and emotions, and out of touch (literally and figuratively) with my body. Consciously looking for my feelings associated with activity or exercise in any way they came was illuminating for…
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