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Health and Fitness Addiction
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Yes... it's possible! The word "addiction" give us images of people in dark rooms, listening to bad music and sticking needles in their arms, but many addicts can be found in the gym or on the local school track, getting just as addictive a fix. In fact, the positive nature of the word "healthy" makes health and fitness addiction all the more alluring. Despite the positive media, health addicts have done as much damage to their families and lives as any other kind of addict. In this article, we'll look under the surface of health and fitness addiction and find a path to recovery.

End Times Prophecy
[News-and-Society:Religion] Having been a Bible student for over 20 years, I'm more than a little intrigued at all the prophecies floating around about the end times. It seems the further we get from Biblical times, the more people crop up who claim certainty about the tribulation and the return of Christ. In fact, the many proclaimed "prophets" are, themselves, a sign of the last days, but not in a way they would wish. As the end draws near, it's important for us to make careful study of the Bible and of those who claim they have the answers to all our who, what, how, where and when questions. This article is my latest attempt to restore sanity and faith in the One-True-God while all this confusion is being spread to snare even God's "elect, if that were possible."

Phobia Recovery and the BAR Cycle
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Phobias can seriously limit our lives, careers and relationships, by keeping us from trying, risking and growing. The anxiety we experience can lead to depression and other very serious health conditions. What's worse is how phobias make us feel about ourselves. This article will answer some Frequently Asked Questions about phobias and offer a self-help recovery method called the BAR Cycle.

Loving God-Eating Meat
[News-and-Society:Religion] Over the past couple decades, we've seen a huge increase in the number of Christians who feel it's a sin to kill and eat meat. Some have expressed serious doubt about a God who would approve the slaughter and use of animals for food and for religious ritual. Because of this, it's important for us to be familiar with the history of God's people, meat-eating, and God's eternal economy. This article will examine the Hebrew and Christian traditions concerning eating animals, what might be driving the whole idea today and where it might fit in God's eternal perspective...a lot for one article.

Definition Of Verbal Abuse
[Relationships:Domestic-Violence] "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Unfortunately, this cliché is untrue. Words can hurt as badly as domestic violence, often with more permanent results. This article will offer a definition of verbal abuse, examine how words can hurt and share some personal experience on the subject. We'll cover some ideas for recovery, whether you're the abuser, the victim, or both.

Exercises For Back Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] The lower back is the pivot point of the body, bearing most of the weight with only a tiny spinal column and a few muscles to hold it all up. We add a lot of stress to our backs, by lifting and twisting in unnatural positions and by not exercising to strengthen back muscles. If we're lucky, the pain we get in our backs is only muscle strain. If not, it could be arthritis, osteoporosis, disc injury or fracture. This article offers simple exercises to strengthen the back, preventing or relieving back pain.

Leading Inductive Bible Studies
[News-and-Society:Religion] Inductive Bible study is a method to induce people to mentally process and apply the principles of Christianity to their lives. The process involves observation, investigation and application of the teachings contained in God's Word. In a group setting, the leader has usually done the observation and investigation, and prepared questions that apply the Scriptures. Discussion is encouraged, so everyone processes the information. This article offers some important suggestions to help you lead affective and enjoyable inductive Bible studies.

Fiber - Importance Of Fruits And Vegetables
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Our grandparents called it roughage, but the importance of fiber in our diets has been known for over 100 years. As we continue to eat processed foods, with increasing amounts of refined sugar and flour, fiber becomes an even more important ingredient in our meals. A large part of our health and comfort depends on digestion, and that depends on fiber. This article explains what fibers is, why it's important and why fruits and vegetables play an important role by providing the fiber we need.

Bulimia Nervosa And The Bar Cycle
[Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] If you suffer from bulimia nervosa, you're experiencing an unnecessarily frightening, demeaning and painful existence. It's unnecessary to live under a compulsion to overeat and then eliminate that food. There are no many treatments that can control the emotions and anxieties behind the behavior. To gradually reduce the need for treatments, you can follow a process called the BAR cycle to eliminate those harmful emotions by eliminating the root causes.

Wiping Out Credit Card Debt
[Finance:Debt-Relief] To listen to our politicians and press, you'd think we've returned to the Great Depression, with 25% unemployment and soup lines, when it's just about 1% of our people getting overextended in debt. Still, if you're one of those people, it is the Great Depression for your family. Well, how do you get over this personal debt crisis, get out from under all the credit card debt and make the changes necessary to wipe out your debt for good? This article will show you how to eliminate debt without filing bankruptcy, ruining your credit or being harassed by creditors over late payments. As an added benefit, you'll learn how to keep this from happening to you, again.

Evidence Of God
[News-and-Society:Religion] This article isn't to convince anyone who does not believe in God. Rational discussion doesn't work with people who have decided what they believe, so, atheists are safe to read on. For the rest of us, God is, at least, a possibility, an inkling of thought, and at most, the most powerful Being that ever has been or will be. Over the last few hundred years, our increasingly technocratic society has led more people to doubt God's existence and lean towards the scientific model. This article will put forth evidence of God we can see, to help the doubters recognize the real forces at work.

Safe Neck Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Pain-Management] If you're like me, you've already done many things to relieve neck pain that actually cause damage over time. Much of our neck pain is is preventable, once we understand the causes. We, then, need to discover our specific needs, take actions to prevent the damage and set up an exercise routine to help prevent damage from unavoidable neck stresses. Read on to learn neck pain usually isn't as difficult or complicated as it seems.

Prayer In Public Schools
[News-and-Society:Religion] It wasn't like this before! Public school prayers were common before games, at meetings and assemblies, etc. Now, how do we deal with the post-Christian era in our society, where Biblical phrases and pictures aren't displayed and prayer has been relegated to each student to do, privately? Let's examine our responsibility to Christ, what's being prohibited, the political options, and what Christians can do about it. The answer to prayer in public schools is so simple, it surprises many Christians, but carries the promise that God will back it with all His power.

How To Develop Healthy Lungs
[Health-and-Fitness] As an ex-smoker, I can tell you none of us realizes the importance of breath until we're short of it. We can go 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water, but only about 4 minutes without air. It's pretty clear we need to do all we can to develop healthy lungs, avoid lung damage, exercise, diet, and commit to therapy to regain healthy lungs, once they've been damaged. The following paragraphs can help you do all of it.

Solving Life Problems - Inside Out
[Self-Improvement:Success] There's a word for people who have no problems...deceased. As long as we live in this world, problems will happen no matter what we do. Most of us endure trouble with our relationships, jobs, money...everything we deal with. There is no way to live a life free of setbacks, disappointments, failures, abandonments and betrayals. Solving life problems is all about dealing with them in a way that doesn't break us but makes us stronger and more resilient.

In Fear And Faith
[News-and-Society:Religion] Though it's often delivered as well-illustrated and profound, a lot of what we've been told and taught about fear and faith is...ignorance masquerading as wisdom. Despite what we've been told, there were no "fearless" people in the Bible, faith isn't "the opposite" of fear and being afraid isn't a "prayer to the devil." In fact, looking at things in these ways, does a lot to discourage Christians who would otherwise be willing to risk and rely on God. I pray that this article restores your understanding of fear and faith in a way that encourages and empowers you.

The Definition Of Attitude
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] It's a difficult chore to give a proper definition of a topic so universal and so important as attitude. This one concept can leave us at the end of life full of regrets or completely satisfied. Attitude can define and shape every experience of life. It's essential to learn what attitude is, and isn't, as early as possible. In the following paragraphs, we'll investigate the definition of attitude, why it's important and how to control it to our greatest benefit.

Communication Problems In Relationships
[Relationships:Communication] Most couples don't do anything about communication in their relationships until problems arise, when one of them asks, Why aren't we talking any more?" That's because usually, dating and early marriage contain a lot of talk, but no real exchange of ideas. Why do relationships start out so off track and how do we get them back on track? Let's take a progressive look at relationship communication problems and see if we can find some tools to fix them.

Trust Issues In Relationships
[Relationships:Conflict] There's a name for someone who trusts people immediately...fool. Real trust grows gradually, over time, as each person risks a little more and doesn't get burned. This is why the only relationships where anyone can fully rest in trust are long term ones, like marriage. The slow growth of trust is also why, once the trust is broken, it's even more difficult to recover. This article is about working through these trust issues and coming out the other end with a stronger relationship.

Causes Of Anorexia
[Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] Anorexia Nervosa is a serious condition where we can literally starve ourselves to death, thinking we're fat. The disorder can stem from physical, psychological and, sadly, intentional causes. In this article, we'll consider the different causes of anorexia, and discuss symptoms and treatment needs.

Definition Of Tithe - Requirement For Christians
[News-and-Society:Religion] Many Christians follow the religious practice of tithing. Probably most churches teach this practice as a requirement for obedient Christians. Some teach that tithing is required to be Christians or to be a member of a specific church. If tithing is this important, it might be good to know what the Bible defines as a tithe, it's history, and it's practice by Israel and Christians, as recorded in the Bible. You may end up surprised at what the Bible says...it isn't as cut and dried as some like to teach it.

Eating Healthy While Eating Out
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Probably the most difficult time to eat healthy is when we're going out to eat. Restaurants earn their money by serving the most tempting, tasty, decadent food you ever tasted. Unfortunately for us, that's because they're generous with salts, fats, sugars, creams and butters we should not be eating in large amounts. The good news is, as long as we exercise good choices, we can eat out and still eat healthy.

Medicaid Qualifications For Those Who Need It
[Insurance:Medical-Billing] For many people, aging is a frightening process. Even at age 54, I'm a little concerned about our ability to provide for our needs once we're too old to work. I can only imagine what it's like for those on a fixed income, hearing about the prices of everything going up and up. Fortunately, we have Medicaid, so, in our old age, if we need care we can't afford, the care will be provided. This article is about how to qualify for Medicaid and the reasoning behind those qualifications.

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
[News-and-Society:Religion] Although I did the same at the beginning of my return to Christ, it still amazes me how many Christians appoint themselves judge of the World. It's as though, once saved by the work of Jesus Christ, we take credit for the work and think ourselves somehow better than everyone else. Sadly, this very attitude is harming everyone involved or discussed in the process. Once we get the right attitude, one of mercy and compassion, everyone benefits...especially us.

Resurrection Of Jesus Christ
[News-and-Society:Religion] It's probably a sad commentary on the state of Christian education even among the clergy, that many believe they are Christians, but don't believe in the resurrection. Some don't even know what the word means. As Easter approaches, I thought it might be good to discuss this issue in as plain a fashion as possible so those who have been taught in error, could learn what the word resurrection means and why it's important to us, today.

Healthy Breakfast Ideas
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] If I hear someone say breakfast is the most important meal one more time, I'm gonna' bean 'em with my bran muffin. Every meal is important if you're interested in health. With the incidence of diabetes on the rise, it's very important that we have a balanced and stable amount of food going in. Skipping breakfast is not an option for healthy people who want to stay that way. Even in a hurry, there are many nutritious breakfast ideas, and more, when you have the time.

Child Sex Abuse Protection - Extremes
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] I've recently had two situations come to my attention that, together, can help us understand how to protect our children from sexual abuse. Two friends, we'll call them Inactive and Hyperactive, having been sexually abused as children, had very clear ideas of what constitutes abuse and a firm commitment that this would never happen to their children. Each ended up failing, but the reasons for those failures can instruct us on the dangers of extremes in child abuse protection. I admire and applaud both of these friends for caring so much about their children to resolve the problems once they were made aware. Just like us, they may have made mistakes, but we can all learn from their willingness to own their mistakes, adjust, and protect their children.

Wheat And Weeds - Tending The Garden
[News-and-Society:Religion] The parable of the wheat and weeds in Matthew 13 is a classic that, unfortunately, we pay little attention to. Church members are angry that so many "sinners" are attending church. Visitors are frustrated that so many "hypocrites" are there. As everyone tries to make judgments about the commitment and holiness of everyone else, we miss the fact that Jesus told us this would happen and already said what to do.

Health Benefits Of Herbs
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] How soon we forget how important a role herbs play in our health. The benefits of these natural remedies are so reliable, they're incorporated in many medicines and treatments, under the chemical name of their active ingredients. Sadly, in many cases the law now prohibits the selling of herbs for any health benefits because that would be practicing medicine without a license. This leaves us with one solution for almost every health problem...an expensive pill.

Sexual Addiction Recovery And The BAR Cycle
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Yes, it's possible to end the cycle of increasingly unnatural behavior and self-loathing that is sexual addiction. Whether your particular practice involves porn, strangers, or just yourself or your spouse, you can regain control. Like any other compulsive disorder, sexual addiction demands increasing energy, effort and money, but, with equal effort, you can stop it. This article shares simple, proven methods for sexual addiction recovery.

Why Is Good Nutrition Important?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you're like me, you first heard about nutrition in school, and thought, "boring." All the dietary facts and statistics are like dates and events in History class. Once we start learning why the events happened, history becomes interesting and relevant to us now. When we learn why it's important for our current and future lives, good nutrition goes from boring to interesting and essential. Forget the boring details, this article is all about how to keep from having a weak and tired, mentally slow, impoverished, diseased, short life...now you're interested!

What Is A Christian Marriage?
[Relationships:Marriage] There is probably no event as ripe with promise and expectation as a wedding. Unfortunately, expectations of marriage are often the cause of early problems and sometimes, divorce. In this article, we'll examine what it means to have a Christian marriage, a marriage in the image of God, a marriage of three rather than two, and how the two become one. If you're not yet married or if you've been married ten years, be ready for some surprises.

Is Child Spanking OK?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Though not a parent myself, after a couple decades of observing, helping and counseling young adults and families, I've come to the conclusion that discipline is sadly lacking in both parents and children. New diseases and drugs have been invented to control behavior problems that used to be controlled by spanking. Spanking is now regarded as violence no matter what the behavior of the child. So, what do you do when reasoning and time outs don't work but you don't want to drug your child? This article will examine when child spanking is OK, even necessary, for the safety and training of the child.

Spiritual Reality Over Physical Illusion
[News-and-Society:Religion] The thing that throws most of us Christians is actually thinking in terms of eternity. Unfortunately, the physical world we find ourselves in is a great distraction from what's really going on, spiritually. While it's upsetting to see war or see a loved one die, we have to remember that happened only in the physical world. The physical is just a temporary illusion compared to the vast eternal reality of the spiritual universe. In this article, we'll consider some of the glimpses into spiritual reality the Bible gives us, so, be ready for your mind to stretch a bit.

Tips For Parents Of Addicts
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] If you have addict children, the good news is, the situation isn't hopeless. The bad news is, you're no longer in control and you're probably facing the hardest problem you've ever faced. This article will give you some tips on how to steer them in the right direction without you getting run over. While recovery is always the addicts choice, as parents, you can help lead them to that choice.

Anxiety Recovery Using The BAR Cycle
[Health-and-Fitness:Anxiety] Many of us suffer from anxieties at different times in our lives. They can range from mild anxiousness over a life situation, all the way to total inability to perform simple activities of life, like brushing your teeth or getting out of bed. While medical treatments are effective with some people, many don't respond, remaining locked in a fearful threatening world. This article is to share how a self-help method can eliminate the crippling effects of anxiety or improve the results of anxiety medication.

Natural Remedies For Depression
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Let's start with the understanding that many things called depression are not, and of the things that are, there are different extremes. For the majority of sufferers, many natural remedies can eliminate or help control depression. While professional advice is always a good idea, it makes sense to do everything we personally can to aid in the treatment. This article will discuss common causes and extremes of depression, along with natural solutions and remedies for the symptoms.

Marriage Help For Women
[Relationships:Marriage] As a man, it always amazes me how much power wives have, while they feel totally powerless. It may be our physical strength, our ability to puff up and strut like a rooster, or our inability to hear anything we don't want to hear, but something has got many women convinced they hold no sway over the thoughts and actions of their husbands. With the exception of guys with addictions and mental health issues, we're easy to satisfy and even...control. Guys, if you're reading, I'm sorry, but I'm gonna' tell 'em. Women, if you're willing to let us think we're big, and important, and sexy, and in charge, there is no limit to your power.

Christians And Divorce - What Is The Doctrine?
[News-and-Society:Religion] The Christian doctrine concerning marriage has never been easy to obey, but now it's especially difficult to remain married when divorce is so common. While true doctrine allows for divorce under grave circumstances, many are calling it quits because, "we were never compatible," or, "we were living next to each other, but not together." When we use such use such excuses we often end up repeating our problems in the next marriage(s). In this article, we'll attempt to apply Biblical principles about divorce to the issues of today, so we can have some idea how the marriage doctrine would apply to adultery, addiction, molestation, violence and more.

Work In Fear And Faith
[News-and-Society:Religion] We often unintentionally block financial blessings by letting fear keep us from trying or by placing our faith in things other than God and His promises. The story of Isaac's first harvest gives us an example of how hard work done in faith can put us in a position to receive God's blessing. This article reveals the rewards God has established and promised for those who work hard...and those who don't.

Relationship Problem Advice - Triangulation
[Relationships:Conflict] Show me someone who doesn't have relationship problems and I'll show you someone who doesn't have relationships. Problems are a natural part of relationships because people are involved, and people...aren't perfect. When we encounter a problem, how do we decide where it came from, so we can resolve it? That's what relationship triangulation is all about!

Stress Management Tips - What You Can Do
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] While there's plenty of material for an article on physical stress, we're going to look at psychological stress and what you can do to manage it. Most of us go through life as emotional victims of the people and circumstances surrounding us. We put out one fire, turn around and see two more, making us feel powerless over the events of life. In this article, we'll unearth amazingly simple tips to manage the stress of your job, decisions, money and events...what you can do to regain control.

Aerobic, Anaerobic Or Just Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] So we can be healthier and more energetic, we decide to get fit, eat right, exercise...all of it. Then, just as we're getting started, trying to find out what to do, people throw out technical terms we don't understand. Words like aerobic and anaerobic confuse us and make us feel like we're not smart enough to be healthy. If I've just described you, this article will tell you what the words mean and why, in most cases, they don't matter.

Marriage Help For Men - Doing Your Part
[Relationships:Marriage] For many years, I was clueless about this arrangement called marriage. It shouldn't surprise me how many men have trouble in marriage, but it still does. We men seem to have very selfish ideas about housework, bills, children, and especially relationship maintenance. Sure, most of us go out and slay the career beast, but, let's be honest...that's what we want to do. Whether or not the woman of the house brings home a paycheck, our marriage depends largely on our attitudes toward things we don't want to do, what many men consider "women's work."

What Happens If They Never Heard Of Jesus?
[News-and-Society:Religion] A 2,000 year old question is, "If salvation is through Christ, what happens to people who die before they hear about Christ?" This is a good question that requires we apply the Bible as a whole, rather than pick and choose favorite verses. While the question may seem like an attack on Christianity, if we aren't defensive, a solid answer could help someone choose to follow Christ. Hopefully, this article will provide such an answer.

Alcoholism Recovery And The BAR Cycle
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Alcoholism is a serious condition that can lead to loss of employment, family, health...even life. There are different beliefs as to the causes of alcohol addiction...genetic, allergy, mental or behavioral. While professional diagnosis and treatment are often important, you can do a lot to help yourself, gain control and live in recovery. This article will discuss the nature of alcoholism, traditional treatment and self-help using the BAR Cycle.

Winning And Losing - Fred Thompson And The Republicans
[News-and-Society:Politics] After decades of watching US presidential politics, it seems some themes recur as regularly as leap-year. Always, we complain about how long the campaign is, that it should be shorter, that we're suffering from campaign fatigue. We're now in the perpetual campaign, where fundraising and exploratory teams begin the first Wednesday of November after an election. We complain that there's too much money, but the lengthened campaigns require even more money to be viable. We complain that the mainstream media has a stranglehold on the process. We Republicans rightly complain that there is no attention to issues and principles, and that campaigns are too driven by focus group sound bites and attack ads. With all our complaining, in 2008, Fred Thompson was someone who was everything we were hoping for. For four months, he walked the land and spoke to real people about real issues...and we ignored him.

Basics For Healthy Soup Recipes
[Food-and-Drink:Soups] Soup, properly made, is one of the healthiest and most enjoyable styles of cooking. While most canned soups are way too high in fats and salt, when you make it yourself, you can get the nutrition without much of the bad stuff. You can create hundreds of tasty and healthy meals using this outline of the basic steps for making healthy soups. Learn the basics and enjoy the rewards for life.

Christians vs Mormons?
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] The recent election cycle in the US has brought an old controversy to a new, public, and embarrassing level. This article isn't about politics, but about how people on both sides, by pointing fingers and making claims, discredit themselves, rather than their intended targets. There are factions in both camps, who strongly believe that members of the other camp are not part of God's family. The truth is, all genuine Christians are part of God's family and some of them are Mormons. Now that I've offended both camps, let's discuss the reasoning.

Power For Recovery And Achievement Today
[Self-Improvement:Achievement] As we sort through our past days, months, years, most of us see where we've been hurt, where we've failed and flailed against a seemingly invisible enemy who takes on different faces and circumstances to defeat us. Oh, there's a glimpse of greatness every now and then, when we held back those dark forces and found that hero in us, but even those achievements, when viewed honestly, were riddled with imperfection. We have such noble and grand dreams and plans for tomorrow but, how do we break through the defeat of our past to make tomorrow the bright place we desire? The goal seems too high to ever be met. This article will reveal the answer, the one key to recovery from the past and achievement for the future...today.

Christmas, The Inclusive Holiday
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] It seems every year, around Christmas time, a debate begins between Christians and the rest of the World over whether Christmas symbols should be displayed and the traditional greeting "Merry Christmas" should be used as opposed to something more inclusive, like "Happy Holidays." This debate reveals that both sides suffer a deep ignorance of the whole celebration. All religions regard God as a distant, all-powerful being, whose presence and blessings we have to earn by certain religious practices. This, predictably, places a barrier between those practicing a specific religion and all others. Christmas celebrates just the opposite...an inclusive God who loves us all so much and wants to be so close to us, He becomes human and lives with us.

Choosing The Right Exercise Apparel
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] We've all seen the cute joggers bouncing down the street during rush hour with their form-fitting, attractive outfits. Whether they're men or women, they're not jogging... they're trolling. When we're serious about staying on a fitness exercise program, the last thing we care about is looks. No matter what your exercise program, there are four common factors you need to consider when buying exercise apparel: Comfort, Safety, Economy and Quality.

Anxiety Depression And The BAR Cycle
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] For those of us who have fallen into the anxiety depression cycle, life starts to seem hopeless...pointless. We fear the consequences of every possible step up, so choose to take no steps. Sadly, the lack of effort guarantees the very failure that was so greatly feared...the unnecessary destination for those who suffer from anxiety and depression. Whether the cause is a physical condition or psychological issues, you don't have to live this way. You can turn the same cycle that got you there upside down, and use it as a ladder to climb out of the pit.

Freedom And Responsibility - Soap Doesn't Grow In The Soap Dish
[News-and-Society:Politics] As I continue to read what the 2008 Presidential candidates will give me, I get ever-increasing chills up my spine. The candidates are usually very specific about things they'll give us, but get real fuzzy when it comes to what they must take from us to provide the giveaway.

Lose Weight Using The BAR Cycle
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] By the Fall and Winter seasons, most of us have tried and failed at least one weight loss program and are looking forward to the more concealing cold weather fashions. This year, we continue the struggle over the ups and downs of diet. This is often because standard, action-based weight loss systems fail to address the biggest (pun unintended) cause of weight problems... the fat addiction. We'll describe and define these issues and discuss how the BAR cycle can help you succeed using any weight loss system, or none at all.

Anorexia Nervosa Recovery And The BAR Cycle
[Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] Anorexia Nervosa is a serious condition that can lead to starvation and death. There are different beliefs as to the nature of the condition, being physical, mental, or even an addiction, because it has characteristics of all. While professional diagnosis and treatment are essential in genuine anorexia cases, much can be accomplished on a self-help basis to ease the symptoms and aid in the recovery. This article will discuss the nature of the condition, traditional treatment and self-help using the BAR Cycle.

Before The Primaries - Pledge To Stop The War
[News-and-Society:Politics] Republicans and Democrats alike have failed us, miserably, for decades... almost my entire life, yet, all I'm hearing this campaign season is how they will divide up more of my earnings to help those less fortunate... and far less productive. Let me be the first conservative to say you can earn my vote by making a pledge to stop the war. It's very clear we've lost and we need to bring our children home and end the billions in unnecessary expenses. Now, before my conservative friends start throwing tomatoes, let me tell you I'm not talking about the war on terror or the war in Iraq. We have good reasons for both, and we're making good progress. The war, or wars I'm talking about, we've been involved in for decades, account for about 2/3 of our tax dollars, and are accomplishing absolutely nothing. Yet, our citizens are losing their lives, property and freedoms for these wasted efforts.

Mental Health And Parental Programming
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] The apple doesn't fall far from the tree... from folk wisdom to scientific study, all agree that conditions and character are passed down from generation to generation, whether by nature or nurture. Though most generational physical diseases have a genetic (nature) element, many behavioral conditions seem to be generational mostly by nurture, or parental programming. Since Mom and Dad didn't set out to mess us up, it's important we understand their roles in our mental health and find a way to get beyond our programming and become who we want to be. That's what this article is about...

Forgiveness And Health
[Health-and-Fitness] While Eastern medicine has long understood the strong relationship between health and forgiveness, it's not commonly accepted in the modern Western culture. We in the West want a pill to make the hurt go away, and our medical industry makes $ billions trying to meet that demand. Yet, whether we're talking about anxiety, depression, grief, stress, abuse recovery, addiction, eating disorders, even many physical illnesses, like cardiovascular diseases...pills are often only useful to mask the symptoms. In many cases, non-forgiveness over some event in the past is either the direct cause or a major contributing factor in the disease or condition. In fact, forgiveness is often needed before recovery is possible.

Attitude And Stress, Effects On The Body
[Health-and-Fitness] Many consider attitude and mental stress as issues of the brain or mental health. Here, we'll cover the other side of attitude...the physical side. The reason some people get acute and chronic illness, sometimes even fatal illness may have as much to do with how they think as how they eat or exercise. This article is all about the many effects that attitude and stress can have on our bodies, and how to control those effects.

Motivation And Belief
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Strange as it seems, millions of us believe we are not in control of our actions and emotions. Whole political systems have been developed, based on this false notion that we can't decide in our own best interest, so we need politicians to decide for us, with seat belt laws, trans-fat laws, etc. This article isn't about politics, but about discovering what really motivates our decisions and how to use that to make better decisions... ones we really want. If you've ever wondered why you did something or if you suffer from addiction, anxiety, eating disorders or any number of dysfunctions, read on... this article is for you.

Pedophilia Recovery Using The BAR Cycle
[Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] If you're angered by the title of this article because you believe pedophiles are incurable and should get the death penalty, as one person wrote me recently, this article is not for you. In fact, if you or a loved one was molested and your interest is in increased punishment or monitoring of pedophiles, you won't like the article, either. But, if you or a loved one is part of a, sadly, growing number of people who suffers from pedophilia, this article is to give you hope. The hope is in the reality that people can and do recover from pedophilia, like any other compulsive disorder.

Low Fat Diet Plan-Choosing Prepared Foods
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Sooner or later, most of us gets to a point in our lives where food is as much about health as it is about flavor. Our first reaction to this reality is usually anxiety over every single dish that's placed in front of us. This article is designed to take some of the mystery out of the low fat diet, so, while we're healing our bodies, we don't wreck our minds with worry. While some fats should be significantly reduced, others should be increased, creating a diet that balances fats. We do this by eating a variety of foods from various food groups which range from non-fat to low fat to high concentrations of good fats.

Sexual Addictions And Pornography
[Relationships:Sexuality] All of us who have struggled with sexual addictions have had to face the reality of lost innocence. Whether we're recovering from addiction to pornography or other forms of sexual compulsion, a big part of recovery is facing the need to 'unlearn' our behavior. Maybe you need to quit so you can be truly intimate with your spouse, or just so you can confidently look yourself and others in the eye. Whatever the reason, until we can get all those terrible tempting thoughts under control, we will not be free of our sexual addictions. By understanding the sex drugs, getting sexual addiction help, and 'reprogramming' our sex drive, we can make great progress toward recovered innocence.

I Have An Addiction-Help Me Stop
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] While the plea 'help me stop' could apply to any behavior, addiction is probably where it's used most often. People feel compelled to sacrifice money, career and family to behave in vastly destructive habits, and then reach out and beg for help. The very nature of the request tends to squeeze compassion out of our every cell. Once addicts know the true meaning of the plea, they'll stop asking and start stopping. This article is to help all addicts, and the 2-3 non-addicts, to understand what 'help me stop' really means.

The Values Driven Family - Living On Purpose
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Probably the biggest cause of family problems I've seen in over 15 years of counseling is the lack of values. It isn't that people don't know what's important, but that those things aren't important enough to drive their decisions and actions. We're not necessarily talking about religion, but a set of life principles that guide and motivate our actions and those we influence. Without them, our lives and those of our children will twist and turn with every passing fancy, for good or bad, as if we were living by accident. This article is a look at how we can use values to add purpose to our lives and drive us and our children toward the greatest opportunity for fulfillment.

Healthy Foods-Are They Or Aren't They?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Whatever food or beverage you mention, over the years, you can find stories that say it's good for you or it will kill you faster than a speeding bullet. Look at butter, trans-fats, eggs, wine, coffee, chocolate, red meats, fish, fruit, vegetables... it's all the same story. It just seems there's no food that's healthy. So, what do we do and how do we live with the knowledge that everything we consume might kill us? The answer is stunningly simple.

Healthy Eating Tips Aimed At Children
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you stay on top of the news, you probably already know that obesity is the number one health problem and type II diabetes is becoming epidemic among US children. Yet, many parents are baffled at how to get their children to eat more healthy foods. Getting children to eat healthy isn't as complicated as it first appears. By following a few healthy eating tips for several months to a year, children will begin to prefer healthy food choices, because that's what the body craves, anyway. The tips include healthy choices, variety, color, avoiding junk food and... very important, do-it-yourself instructions.

We Were Abused Children - How Do We Recover?
[Self-Improvement] Sure, there are rare cases where kids suffer continuous, extensive abuse over multiple years, but the vast majority of abused children have experienced at most, a few traumatic sexual or violent abuse events over the course of 18 years of childhood. I don't mean to minimize what you may have suffered... even one traumatic event is too much. As tragic as it is, the biggest tragedy is the way we often ruin decades of our lives by not facing it, putting it in perspective and putting it behind us. Recovery is possible for all of us if we want it enough to work for it.

How To Deal With Stress - Really Getting Away
[Health-and-Fitness] It's sad to see all the people heading toward their vacation destinations to "get away from it all" when it's clear from all they've packed in the car and the impatience with which they drive that they're taking it all with them. All the stress, anxiety, anger and pressure are just weighing down our vacation, further reducing our ability to manage the stress in our lives. So, how do we really get away from stress? I'm glad you asked! By managing five elements of our lives (diet, exercise, attitude, schedule and down-time), we can really get away from stress...even when we're working.

Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise-Well-Being
[Health-and-Fitness:Aerobics-Cardio] Much has been said about the physical benefits of aerobic exercise. It's true that a regular schedule of aerobic exercise can reduce migraines, help lose weight, reduce heart attack and stroke, lower blood pressure and improve all measures of stamina and physical health...maybe even add years to our lives, but that's not the whole story. Regular aerobic exercise is as important to our sense of well-being and mental health as it is to our physical health. As you'll see in this article, even if aerobic exercise did nothing to increase our lifespan, the increase in our quality of life is well worth the effort.

Faith And Science-An Unnecessary Battle
[News-and-Society] The battle fronts have been the same for hundreds of years, each side wrongly claiming the beliefs of the other to be heresy and seeking any means other than reason to defeat them. Juries, federal court, ballot boxes, kings, mass propaganda, even punishment have been used to try to wipe out the dissenting opinions, yet they continue. For the purpose of this article, we'll define true faith and true science, apply those definitions to the current battle lines of evolution and environment, and discuss the possibility of a reasonable consensus...all in one article. First, we must dispose of fake faith and fake science to remove the noise and confusion of extremism from the issues. In doing so, I run the risk of offending religious people and scientists, alike.

Unhealthy Parent-Child Relationship
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] It's impossible to put in one article, the many ways a parent can develop an unhealthy relationship with their children. Instead, we'll cover the main categories in an effort to find a balance between the extremes. While reading, consider your own actions and decisions with your children. You may discover you're a better parent than you thought.

Healthy Eating-The Law Of A Little
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Eating healthy often puts us in the difficult position of needing to decide between eating foods that are "bad" for us or not eating. Whether it's a strict weight loss diet, the carb and fat family recipe our host places in front of us, or the menu at the popular restaurant in town, we are bombarded daily with choices to be healthy or not. As painful as these choices are, we understand they are not life-threatening... at least not immediately. We'll show how the Law Of A Little can be applied to make these choices less stressful and life, more satisfying.

Weight Loss For Your Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Possibly the saddest comment anyone can make about our modern way of life concerns our obsession over how we look. The diet and weight loss industry markets almost entirely on the basis of how we think we look, rather than how healthy we are or how we feel. As important as looks are, when we base our weight loss goals on looks, we set ourselves up for serious disease and ultimate failure in the looks department, too. This article will help you set realistic goals that will drive you, not to go on another crash diet, but to take the right actions for a permanent lifestyle change that will give you the good looks and much more.

Finding True Christian Fellowship
[News-and-Society:Religion] We've all heard the popular Christian lament, "Why can't we be more like the early churches?" It seems the further we get from the ascension of Christ, the more we look like the Scribes and Pharisees He criticized, with our rules, rituals, pomp, ceremony and upper class of privileged and educated rulers who cannot be questioned. This isn't meant as a hit-piece on modern churches and denominations, but as a cry for the Body of Christ to choose the spiritual reality over the worldly counterfeit. While commercial buildings and professional speakers, counselors, teachers and musicians are valuable, they can never replace the genuine fellowship of true Christians, serving God in each other's homes and lives. I pray this article helps each reader find true Christian fellowship and each church to give true fellowship a priority over canned services.

Answering Health And Productivity Questions
[Health-and-Fitness] It's a commonly held belief that healthy people are more productive. Recent studies we've all heard of seem to overwhelmingly support that belief. Now, I'm no scientist, so I wouldn't begin to question their findings, but, doesn't it follow that productive people are more healthy? If so, we have in our hands an amazingly simple method to improve our own health, without insurance, government assistance or any other of the trappings thought of as necessary for good health. This article will focus on the flip side of productivity... how it enhances health.

Identifying True Christian Leaders
[News-and-Society:Religion] It saddens me to see what we modern Christians think of as a leader. It's as if someone disconnected our spiritual gifts and we're unable to distinguish the leaders God chose from the ones man chooses. We tend to see their physical appearance, the political positions they take, the letters before or after their names, the titles on their resumes, and their ability to please everyone as the chief qualifications of a Christian leader. We're surprised and upset when these people lead us over a cliff, even though we led ourselves there by using worldly standards to choose a Spiritual leader. This article is all about who God says we're to follow and who's responsibility it is to make sure we're following the right leader.

The BAR Cycle And Compulsive Behavior
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] The BAR Cycle is a powerful method to understand what makes us do destructive things and to control these compulsions. The BAR cycle applies to addiction, abuse, eating disorders and other compulsive behavior. Based on the recovery rate, with the billions of hours devoted to addiction, abuse, eating disorders, phobias and other compulsive behavior, human motivation is clearly not an exact science. This article may not be for you if you're looking for graduate level book learnin'. But, if you're looking for the lessons learned over decades by a man battling his own destructive compulsions, read on.

Finding And Cooking Low Sodium Foods
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Sodium is necessary for life, but not in the vast quantities most of us eat. If we never added salt to anything we ate or cooked, we would still get more than enough from the prepared and packaged foods in our diet. In addition to it's good qualities, sodium causes high blood pressure and weight gain. These lead to a number of fatal diseases, including the big three...diabetes, cancer and cardio-vascular diseases. You can see it's important to manage the salt in your diet, but it's also easy to manage, whether you're in the supermarket, the restaurant or cooking in your own home.

Christian Almsgiving The Habit Of Helping People
[News-and-Society:Religion] We're taught a lot about giving, but it's usually only about the tithes and offerings that support the church and the ministers doing the teaching. This leaves the most important aspects of giving untaught and grossly misunderstood. In this article, we'll discuss the rewarding and often controversial issue of Almsgiving. Almsgiving is the Christian habit of giving things to fill the needs of perfect strangers. Hold on to your hats, because some of what we'll cover can make people hopping mad.

Coping With Divorce
[Relationships:Divorce] If at all possible in almost all cases, it's better to try to save a marriage and a family. But, when it isn't possible, how do we cope? Sometimes divorce is forced upon us against our will and sometimes it's a decision we have to make to end a painful or threatening relationship. Whatever put you in a divorce situation, coping with divorce involves rational attitudes to survive irrational conditions. On the subjects of blame, getting along, money, child custody or emotional recovery, following a few rational approaches can help you and your family cope.

Effects Of The Fad Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] It never seems to fail! Every month, a bazillion new fad diets are started to sell a book, seminar or food product. Every month, a mega-bazillion people risk their health, even their lives, for the fast and easy way to look like the latest super-model. You may even lose weight, but fad diets can have serious side effects. Of course, you should consult your doctor about any diet program, but this article will review some of the effects of the fad diet and suggest an alternative.

Christian Dating vs Courtship
[News-and-Society:Religion] Over the past decade, or so, It's become popular in modern churches to use the concept of courtship for young Christians to select a spouse. Many have touted this as the true Biblical ideal for young men and women. The idea of dating multiple people until you find the one you want to marry is often considered sinful or, at least, undesirable. Needless to say, I've only heard parents talking like this, while their teenage children are happily playing the field. This article compares courtship and dating with the Biblical traditions so we can get a grasp on what we're asking our children to do and what God is asking of us.

Addiction Recovery-How To Help A Loved One
[Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] One of the most difficult situations anyone can face is trying to help a family member with their addiction. We're faced with the reality that the life of someone we love is going right down the toilet unless something is done. Since our addicted loved one doesn't seem to be doing anything, we naturally feel the need to step in and bail them out. As noble as this seems, it's a recipe for disaster with most addicts. In this article, we'll navigate the dangerous waters of addiction to help you save the life of your loved one without drowning yourself.

Finding Low Fat Restaurant Food
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] We all eat out every now and then. It's even required in some professions in order to establish relationships and conduct business in an informal environment. So, how do we maintain a low fat diet while fulfilling the social and business requirements of eating out? It's easier than it seems, despite what some would have us believe. Whether it's fast food or fine dining, you can eat out and lower the fat in your diet.

The Six Questions Of Bible Study
[News-and-Society:Religion] Most Christians think Bible study is so mysterious and requires so much education, they don't attempt it. There really is no mystery to understanding most of Scripture. If we spend prayerful time studying what's in the Bible and ask a few simple questions, we can get what we need out of any segment of God's Word. You'll certainly get much more than just reading or listening to someone else explain it. You can go into more depth if you want to learn how to use other tools, like a concordance or a lexicon, but you can get quite a bit out of Scripture just by asking and answering six types of questions when you study.

Child Safety vs Child Development
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] With all there is to worry about, it's a wonder parents let their children out of the bedroom before they're 32 years old. All we see happening to other people's kids on television gives us new meaning for the phrase, "you can't be too careful," but is it possible to keep your kid too safe? What if some of our security measures actually hurt them in the long run? In this article, we'll examine the balancing act between child safety and child development in an effort to find an approach that protects while letting our children live and grow.

Buying Low Fat Foods
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] For various reasons, many of us are choosing to lower the fat in our diets. This desire to be more healthy makes the supermarket a new and scary place, where we have to investigate health claims on packages and ignore tempting ready-to-eat counters unless they offer nutrition labels for their hot foods. With a little practice, you'll discover that balancing the fat in your diet is easy. This article will help you make the right choices to add low fat food to your regular menu.

Who Should Christians Avoid?
[News-and-Society:Religion] As Christians, what is our relationship to the other people in the world? How are we supposed to behave? Who should we and our children be around? As individual Christians, we have very clear Biblical instructions and examples for who we should seek out and who we should avoid. Based on their behavior, the Biblical instructions in this article may come as a big surprise to a majority of Christians, today.

Living With An Alcoholic
[Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] It really doesn't matter if we're the child, spouse or parent of an alcoholic; the abuse, pain, self-doubt and fear are severe and frequent. We spend a lot of compassionate effort trying to help alcoholics recover, but very little on the loved ones, some of whom may be scarred for life. If you have a loved one who is an alcoholic, this article is for you. If you're addicted to alcohol and have loved ones trying to help you, please consider this article a wake-up call.

The Common Sense Diet
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] As many a diet plan has stated (when describing the competition), "rapid weight loss tricks your body into thinking you're starving and overwhelming you with hunger." We've watched ourselves and others try this thing or that, only to balloon out again as soon as the goal is reached...or before. I, for one, am saying it's time to stop all the diet programs and live the way we already know is healthy. There is a rational, common sense, dare I say, simple way to reach our optimum weight and stay there.

God Always Answers Prayer
[News-and-Society:Religion] I often hear of people who feel they've failed God or He's abandoned them because they didn't receive what they asked for in prayer. I remember having the same thoughts as a teenager, not knowing that God isn't like the simplistic "vending machine" I was taught about as a child. In fact, I now know God is honored by our prayer requests and answers every one, just not always exactly as we expect. To illustrate the surprising ways He answers prayer, this article will document 5 years of our lives when it often seemed nothing was getting through to Him.

Sexual Abuse Recovery-Freeing The Hostages
[Health-and-Fitness] As survivors of rape or child molestation, it's normal to suffer for several months to a few years, depending on the severity and duration of the abuse. This suffering can include flashbacks, nightmares, impotence, overactive sex drive, depression, anxiety and much more. Add to this suffering, the fact that, as an adult, you're expected to engage in normal sexual activity which is almost certain to bring back frightening and sickening memories. Unfortunately, due largely to the popular notion that people can't recover from such sexual trauma, many sexual abuse survivors suffer years and even decades beyond what is necessary for healing. This article is for survivors who were abused in the past and are ready, not to face their suffering and deal with it, but to put it in the past, so they can live a happy, normal life.

Low Fat High Flavor Diet Tips
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] So, you've decided you want to lower the fat in your meals, for better health, but you don't want to eat cardboard? If you like to cook flavorful foods, this article will give you some healthy tips on lowering fat and keeping the flavor. If you don't know where your stove is, I'll be writing articles on low-fat prepared foods and eating out in a couple weeks. You don't have to give up tasty food to be healthy. Most families only need to make minor adjustments to make great tasting foods far more healthy.

Christian Faith-vs-Religious Works
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] I guess it started with the seeming argument between Paul and James as to whether faith can always be seen in a physical action or is just a spiritual reality. Sadly, there are Christians today, so strongly believing either side of this issue that they won't talk to each other. Some believe faith must be accompanied by certain outward actions or it isn't real, while others believe faith requires no action at all. This article is dedicated, first, to show both sides they are wrong, and, second, to show that Paul and James were in agreement on the issue of faith and works. A tall order, I know!

Choosing An Adult Assisted Living Facility
[Home-and-Family:Elder-Care] One of the most difficult elder issues involves where and how to get assistance for living activities as we begin being unable to care for all our needs personally. Sadly, the issue is so hard that many of the elderly don't deal with it until they have little or no choice. Like any other major life issue, if you plan for living assistance in advance, the transition is much easier when the time comes. Even more sadly, money is often the only criteria many use for choosing an assisted living facility. Whether you have money, carefully planned, are making the choices for yourself or not, this article should help you choose the right care, in the right location, with the right quality of care, with the right reputation, at the right price to meet the increasing needs of you or a loved one.

Choosing Health Over Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] With the slinky look plastered on everything from magazines, to TV, to the Internet, it's easy to lose sight of the reason we're seeking weight loss. Many of us take from January until May to force our otherwise healthy bodies into unhealthy condition just so we can fit into the latest fashion or the sexiest bathing suit. Another group purchases and abuses the latest in special workout equipment to trim those thighs, abs or whatever. Chasing this up-and-down weight and abnormal shape are often the things that destroy our health to "look healthy." Instead, by choosing health as our focus, we can live longer, more energetic lives and look our best in the process.

Unity In Christ
[News-and-Society:Religion] Make Us One: So, the song pleads in prayer to our One True God. It's a theme that's been visited throughout my Christian experience and must have been around since the first church split, over a thousand years ago. Based on my observations as a minister since 1991, unfortunately, most of those praying for Christian unity are truly asking, "Please make those other poor heretical fools agree with me, so we can fellowship together." This article will reveal, to the surprise of many, despite the silly factions and divisions, the Christian Church is, always has been and always will be...united.

Aerobic Exercises Around Home
[Health-and-Fitness:Aerobics-Cardio] The Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise are well known to all of us...better circulation, more stamina, resistance to infection, more energy, better attitude, etc. But what if you're too busy with work and household duties to find the 2 hours per week? What if you can't afford the equipment or gym membership? This article is for you! We're going to take common household chores that you have to do, anyway, and transform them into an aerobic fitness exercise program. Ready...Set...Go!

Resolution To Lose Weight - Again
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Another New Year and another opportunity to make a resolution for our health. Here I am, looking in the mirror and having my scale yell, "Will one of you get off of me?" I must have lost and gained 200 pounds in the last 5 years, the same 15 pounds at a time. We know this is extremely unhealthy but do it anyway. This year, we'll make the resolution with more emphasis and...resolve...like the 15 years I resolved to quit smoking, until I finally did. If Spring means, for you, getting the winter pounds off in time for the summer pool, maybe it's time we both looked at a longer term solution that could add a much longer term to our lives.

Pitfalls Of Christian Small Groups
[News-and-Society:Religion] Many churches build a small group ministry as an extension of the main church worship and religious practices, just because other churches have successful small groups. This is a mistake because small groups have completely different dynamics from the larger Christian fellowship. When the small group ministry is organized top-down, it loses the flexibility that makes small groups attractive and Spiritually successful. The simple need for organization in a large group church requires rigid schedules and lessons that minimize the value of individual people. We'll cover how this large group thinking can generate small group pitfalls, and how to avoid them.

Mega Churches And Christian Discipleship
[News-and-Society:Religion] There is a new model in modern Western Christian worship that is growing in numbers far faster than other models...the Mega-Church. While the vast numbers and rate of numerical growth are impressive, this style of worship and fellowship has significant drawbacks when it comes to discipleship. We'll cover what the style is, the discipleship drawbacks and a couple solutions that can help overcome the weaknesses of the mega-church to make it personal and inviting.

Job Interview Preparation
[Business:Careers-Employment] The Job Interview is usually the most stressful and difficult part of any job. On the job stress falls a distant second to the interview required to get the job in the first place. So, what can we do to reduce the stress and impress our future boss at the interview? That's where preparation comes in. This article is about job selection, employer investigation, pre-interviews and practice to show you're prepared for the job and not just the interview questions.

Christian Worship Without Walls
[News-and-Society:Religion] Over the years, we've all discovered difficulty with worship...you know, full-on, unreserved worship of God. My latest worship challenge was our recent election season, where I allowed the mudslinging and fear mongering to build walls in me to the point I didn't even want to worship. Every time the Lord has led me to tear down these kinds of walls, He's revealed to me how I was the one who built them in the first place. In this article, we're going to deal with these spiritual walls that infect our attitudes and destroy our worship, in the hopes that we can all stop building them and open ourselves up to worship our lord and receive from His Spirit freely.

Facing Fear Of Failure
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] We've all experienced some form of fear of failure while growing up or as an adult. It stops some of us from even trying, while others try half-heartedly, undermining their own success and confirming their fears. I've done both in so many areas of life, I thought it would be helpful for me to share some of my fears with you, along with some insights to help you with yours. We'll look at what fear of failure really is, how it affects our motivation and what to do to face the fear and build success upon success.

AlcoHol-i-days
[Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Many of us who suffer an addiction to alcohol or drugs, find holidays particularly tempting. Everywhere we turn, someone's engaging in some form of substance abuse. So, how do we enjoy the office, friends and family while staying sober? Honest, you don't need a treatment center, just some common sense and an awareness of the stage of your recovery.

Meaning Of Success-Example Or Excuse
[Self-Improvement:Success] The classic business success stories I heard while growing up had to do with people starting with nothing, overcoming great obstacles and becoming financially successful. The great captains of industry, like Ford, Getty and Edison were people to be admired and emulated...but no more. Their modern-day equals, like Kroc (McDonalds), Walton (Wal-Mart) and Gates (Microsoft) are regularly scorned, ridiculed and vilified as if they had stolen candy from babies. This negative attitude towards achievement is spreading in our culture and can be devastating if you let it affect your view of the world. You see, your own success depends on whether you see the success of others as an example or an excuse.

Evangelism Now-Reaching Without Preaching
[News-and-Society:Religion] It seems evangelism has become too difficult in the minds of many Christians and too religious in the minds of everyone else. I regularly hear dedicated Christians describe our mission as if it requires a professional presentation and a degree to share the love of Jesus with someone. Churches have even gotten into the act by having professional tracts, church events and DVDs produced to "make it easier" for regular Christians but this implies, unintentionally, that regular Christians can't do this without such help and tools. Nothing is further from the truth. All anyone needs, to be a witness for Jesus, is natural, real, living faith and genuine concern for the other person.

Why Offer Pedophiles Therapy?
[News-and-Society:Crime] Admittedly, with this subject, no matter what I write there will be criticism, but it's worth it if others will take a step back from the emotions and consider true solutions to the problem of pedophilia. Fear and anger are normal responses to child molestation but they can't form the basis of any real solution. Instead, we need to understand the problem, craft prevention strategies, determine effective punishment and establish treatments for both the victims and the pedophiles. Since prevention, victim treatment and pedophile convict treatment/punishment are exhaustively covered elsewhere, we're going to focus, here, on therapy for pedophiles (and potential pedophiles) as part of the crime prevention strategy.

Diabetes Diet Guidelines
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Diabetes is proving to be one of the most frightening diseases I've ever had but easy to manage so far. Over the past 6 years I've done very well controlling my Type 2 Diabetes with a healthy diet and exercise, the lack of which having been the cause of my problem in the first place. I'm not a doctor and don't play one on the internet so don't do anything in this article without checking with yours. But, because it seems so difficult at first, I want to share with you some things I've discovered which simplified the whole diet thing for me.

Jesus-Teachings In Personal Evangelism
[News-and-Society:Religion] Do you ever get the feeling we Christians have lost touch with our evangelistic mission? I ministered in "evangelical" churches for 11 years and never felt like there was much concern for the poor lost people who don't know God. There was a lot of talk about how bad it was "out there" but precious few were willing to go "out there" to make it better. This article is to help us take a closer look at the evangelistic character of Jesus so we can become more like Him to help a sick and dying world.

Jesus Isn't A Brand Name
[News-and-Society:Religion] Even in the third grade, everyone at my elementary school knew the cool boys wore Converse All-Stars, Levi's 501s and a pin-stripe sport shirt. Yes...it was the early 60's! I don't know what was cool for the girls...they had cooties. Not much has changed since then, except the logos and the prices. I wrote this article so we Christians can feel the pain that our Christian brand-consciousness causes others and we can grow from that pain, away from exclusiveness to inclusion for the people who need His love the most.

Lose Weight By Drinking Water?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Yes! It's amazing to me the billions of dollars we overweight people spend every year on the latest diet foods and systems, when all most of us need is to continue to eat carefully and add enough water to our diets. We're not talking liquids, like cola, coffee, tea, sparkling water, etc...just plain, free water. Let's also make it clear we're not talking about the water diet or replacing food with water, just getting enough water with our food. At this point, it might be good to know why water works so well and how much we need, which is what this article is all about.

Cancel The Credit Card Christmas
[Finance:Debt-Relief] ...Before Your Credit Cards Get Cancelled! Every year, we respond the same way, like Scrooge, giving away the store to avoid the Ghost of Christmas Future. Unfortunately, if we use credit cards to buy Christmas decorations, refreshments and gifts, most us are haunted by the Ghost of Christmas Past...the past 20 Christmases, if we make the minimum payment. Since we're making payments this year on the holidays of years, even decades past, it makes sense to look at ways we can avoid using credit cards for at least this one holiday every year.

Weight Loss Using BMI And BMR
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Weight Loss seems almost impossibly complicated for us normal people. We struggle with this program and that, never understanding what's going on and being made to feel guilty if we don't look like a TV celebrity. It's really quite simple - we gain when we take in more calories than we use up - we lose when we take in less. The trick is in knowing how much we should weigh, the number of calories we need and how to balance our diet to get those calories in a healthy way. Fortunately, BMI and BMR can help us know what we need to get to the right weight.

Sexual Predators In My Area
[News-and-Society:Crime] As a parent, there is probably no limit to the extent you're willing to go to protect your child. The worrying began about 9 months before their birth and won't end until your death. One of the biggest areas of concern is safety from sexual predators. How do you know who the known predators are, how to identify a molester, or worse, if your child is being molested, and how to report suspected abuse?

Christian Debt Relief Counseling
[Finance:Debt-Relief] Christian debt relief counseling is a phrase that's a little misleading because it implies there is something different or even superior about the counseling being offered. This isn't to say anyone's trying to mislead, just that the products, procedures and options are the same whether you're a Christian, or not. The fact is, all good debt and financial management techniques are rooted deeply in the Bible and are, therefore, Christian. It doesn't matter whether you're talking debt management, consolidation relief or elimination, there is so much Biblical counsel you may not even need counseling.

Personal Stress Management And Relief
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Stress is one of those diseases that I find amazing. Of the millions who will die every year from stress related illness, many are unaware they suffer from the disease, while many of those who know, actually brag about it as if it were an admiral achievement. It's kinda' like an alcoholic bragging about how much he can drink ... in fact, it's exactly like that. In addition to being a life-threatening condition, stress produces addictive chemicals, like adrenalin, making stress a double threat. To combat this threat, let's take a look at the main causes, health effects and the stress management techniques that will help us relax and live longer.

Jesus - God With Us
[News-and-Society:Religion] Emmanuel Is My Favorite Name For Jesus. None of the other names, as beautiful and as accurate as they are, come close to saying as much about Him as Emmanuel (God With Us). Of course, most people describe God With Us as representing His birth and earthly life as Jesus of Nazareth. This is correct, but such a limited definition it seems almost insulting. Instead, His name, "God With Us," defines the essence of Christianity and Spiritual community, and sets Christianity far apart from religion.

Pornography Addiction Recovery
[Relationships:Sexuality] Once we realize the harm that pornography addiction can cause and face the fact we're suffering from this addiction, recovery is something we're willing to struggle through. This article, the last of three, is devoted to recovery from pornography addiction. If we think porn is harmless or that we don't have an addiction, these steps will seem pointless. But, if you know you have an addiction problem and are willing to work, this article will set you on a clear recovery path.

Pornography-An Addiction?
[Relationships:Sexuality] What do pictures have to do with addiction? I just admire this art form - why should I worry about becoming addicted? How do I know if I'm becoming addicted? These are a few of the questions we answer in the second of our three articles on pornography addiction.

Pornography Addiction-Who Is Hurt?
[Relationships:Sexuality] To chase away that twinge of guilt, we tell ourselves, "How could this natural bodily function hurt anyone?" This article will reveal, in very frank language, how pornography addiction hurts everyone in your life, including you.

Chronic Illness-Caring For People
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] In a lot of ways, it's easier to deal with a life threatening, acute disease than a chronic illness which, barring miracles, isn't getting any better. These illnesses can go from a mild case of hypertension, through asthma, diabetes, some cancers, all the way through cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, emphysema, stroke, Parkinson's and rheumatoid arthritis, etc. The pain, confusion and energy drain can stop you in your tracks, whether you're the patient or a close loved one. This is when we need to know our disease and hold to our determination to get through.

Halloween History And Christian Life
[News-and-Society:Religion] Halloween, we hear, is now the third most popular "holiday" in the USA. Many Christians are very concerned about the meanings of Halloween customs, the seeming glorification and celebration of witches, ghosts and other spiritual beings, and the whole idea of having a holiday related to the dead. We're going to take a look at Halloween history, customs, the dead and the question of Christian involvement in the celebration. Be ready to be startled by some of the surprising things we've learned.

Help To Save Your Marriage
[Relationships] O.K. there are problems...serious problems with your marriage relationship, but you're not divorced. It isn't too late! Now you're open to all the advice, help and tips you can get to try and rescue you marriage. It's going to be hard work, but no harder than starting over with a stranger. If you're serious and your spouse is at least undecided, this article will lead you to the help you need to save your marriage.

Religious Right-Christian Politics
[News-and-Society:Religion] As a Christian conservative, I can tell you those working as activists in the Religious Right believe strongly in what they do...that they are serving God. They correctly see terrible things in our society and feel, if the laws were just changed to reflect Biblical principles, everything would be better. But, in the pursuit of worldly political power, we risk missing a far greater goal. It isn't that our motives and goals are wrong, just that the political system in any given country is the wrong way to achieve those goals. We fight on a different battleground!

Dealing With Terminal Illness
[Health-and-Fitness] Terminal illness is so frightening and painful that most who dare read this article are personally preparing for the death of a loved one or themselves. Logically, one would think it's just the common end of life you see in every living thing, but if you're facing death, you know it isn't an issue for logic. In this article, we're going to confront death, cover family care, pain control, comfort care and try to prepare as much as possible for terminal illness and death.

Why Isn't God Helping Me?
[News-and-Society:Religion] Why Isn't God Helping Me? Why Is God Punishing Me? Every one of us is confronted with life circumstances that compel us to ask these questions, or something like them. If you've ever asked these questions, you may find some comfort in this article ... or not.

Long Term Disability - A Question Of Resources
[Health-and-Fitness] O.K. You've gotten the news from your doctor and gone through all the stages of grief over the loss of an ability. You could have arthritis or asthma, be blind or deaf ... your disability could be mental or physical. This article isn't about a specific condition. Instead, let's consider what to do once we've emotionally processed the loss and found ourselves alive on the other side. How, then, do we live in a way that capitalizes on what we have left?

Model Parenting Advice
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Model Parenting is too often a buzz-word for THE way to raise kids. Usually, these wonder plans are wrapped around 3 concepts of child development we'll call Self-Esteem, Temperament, and Discipline. Caring parents will try to get every advantage to do the best job possible for their kids. This article is for those parents ... to offer one common-sense factor that can render any parenting plan a success or a failure. In fact, this factor can often replace parenting plans entirely.

Sexual Abuse Survivors Not Victims
[Self-Improvement] My new friend is suffering from lasting effects of child molestation and incest from age 4 until 12 with adult family members. Six years after the last incident, the molestation, rape and other abuses seem to taint her life and empty her of any joy. She's having trouble figuring out why to survive the sexual abuse. This article is to help her, and you, to find a reason to survive.

Diabetes Weight Loss-Diet And Exercise
[Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] When people are diagnosed with Diabetes, their reactions range from, 'So what, another pill,' to, 'My life is over.' We're going to examine the serious complications of the disease, the available treatments and, most importantly, how you can personally reduce the complications and medicines through diet and exercise to lose weight.

Obsession Of Islam vs Belief In Jesus
[News-and-Society:Religion] There is evidence that our multi-cultural philosophy has resulted in many thinking Islam and Christianity are equal, peaceful and compatible. While these assumptions are mostly true of Judaism and Christianity, Islam is an opposing belief in every respect. The Catholic Pope has recently been criticized for regarding Islam as a religion of violence and, as recent behavior suggests, the Pope is right. While, as Christians, we are to love the Muslim people, their religion is one of violence, with a goal to kill all Christians and Jews who don't deny their God and convert to Islam.

Cancer Treatment Without Fraud
[Cancer] Prevention efforts seem to have failed. Now what? We hear a lot of buzz about amazing cures and successes, "If you'll just buy my book, take my pills or visit my center." The very word, cancer, scares us so completely, we believe we're going to die any minute. If we just calm down and begin to study the situation, we can often relieve our fears and make rational decisions that will avoid the frauds and help our doctors help us heal.

Emotional Stages Of Divorce
[Relationships:Divorce] Everyone's experience in divorce is different. Any article on recovery needs to start with that. I'm not going to try and cover all the possible reasons and circumstances that vary from person to person. Instead, we'll focus on things that are almost universal - the emotional stages that everyone experiences to some degree. We'll cover what these emotions are, how they affect you and how to deal with them. This article is devoted to you - getting you through to recovery so you can get on with a happy, healthy life. Yes, you can!

Does Christian Church Need Churches
[News-and-Society:Religion] Christian life in the modern world seems to revolve around local church buildings, called churches. These buildings are so central to Western Christianity that almost all worship, praise, fellowship and prayer services take place in them. Almost all evangelistic activity takes place in churches where "seekers" are invited to meetings. In fact, many who attend church services question the faith of those who claim to be Christian and who live a Christian life in all respects except that they don't go to church. What is the truth? Is church attendance a mere practice of religion or is it necessary to find peace with God?