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Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. In addition to the domino effect of joy and amuseme…

July 18

Barbara Engle replied to Barbara Engle's discussion 'OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF HEAVINESS'

I wrote this in the face of the reality that my house hold has been hit with this spirit, very heavy this week. When I finally grasp the reality that it was not a phycial reality of my illness, but a spiritual attack and my family has been feeling i…

July 16

A discussion started by Barbara Engle was featured

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF HEAVINESS

\ Satan is also called the Adversary. He opposes us in our walk with God. He uses many tricks and devices. One of his tactics is to send a "spirit of heaviness" upon us. When we recognize this we are able to over come him easily. Ephesians 6:11 Pu…

July 16

Barbara Engle added a discussion

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF HEAVINESS

July 16

Anthony Hillelson replied to Barbara Engle's discussion 'Control Your Breathing to Relax' in the group Learning to Relax

Great minds, Barbara as we both offered gifts on how to learn understand and cope with over-stress and anxiety. Learning deep breathing is essential and has been a coping skill that I've practiced for 15-20 years. My friends, it works. Another techn…

July 12

Barbara Engle added a discussion to the group Learning to Relax

Control Your Breathing to Relax

We all breathe, all of the time, so it is understandable that we take this for granted. But actually, the quality of our breathing can have a massive effect on our health - both externally and internally. The most noticeable pattern of breathing is…

July 12

A discussion started by Anthony Hillelson was featured

Chronic Pain Harms Brain's Wiring

Chronic pain can disrupt brain function and cause problems such as disturbed sleep, depression, anxiety and difficulty making simple decisions, a U.S. study finds. Researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago used…

July 11

Meg Joyce commented on Meg Joyce's photo 'agadir 015_edited-1'

I could not believe what I was seeing the goats climb the trees for the morrocan oil nuts I saw lots of baby goats as well. Everyone asks is this a true photo, well yes it is lol Meg

July 8

Welcome to our lttle corner of the world

Many mornings it's hard for most of us to get out of bed, but we take one moment at a time. Having friends to share it with makes it easier. Each post makes this group richer in knowledge and a sense of purpose. So even if you are feeling a bit down and out, go ahead and share your thoughts.You will find someone to encourage you and cheer you up or they may cheer them up. You will likely validate exactly what someone else is feeling who just hasn't as yet felt comfortable enough to write about it.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Started by Barbara Engle in Learning to Relax Jul 18.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF HEAVINESS 1 Reply

Started by Barbara Engle in Things That You Feel Would Encourage Others. Last reply by Barbara Engle Jul 16.

Facing False Accusations 3 Replies

I don’t think that there is a single person, that has not faced some accusations in their life time. I myself have been accused by my mother of causing her to become an alcoholic because I dared to b…

Started by Barbara Engle in Things That You Feel Would Encourage Others. Last reply by Barbara Engle Jul 2.

Taking control of your health

I will say this; there was a time in my life , not so long ago, when my pain was so bad all I wanted to do was crawl in a whole and die. What I did not know, as I crawl up on the couch and became a c…

Started by Barbara Engle in Things That You Feel Would Encourage Others Jun 16.

If you are feeling overcome by fears 1 Reply

Feeling depressed? No problem, pop a pill. That's what more and more what people, Christians and non-Christians alike are doing these days to quell what ails their troubled souls. The use of antidepr…

Started by Barbara Engle in Things That You Feel Would Encourage Others. Last reply by Barbara Engle Jun 12.

Hospital Care Package Anyone?

I know that being in the hospital can be a very stressful and depressing reality that at time we all most face. For us that are in turned with spiritual realities , we can feel a heavenliness in the…

Started by Barbara Engle in Things That You Feel Would Encourage Others Jun 11.

Taking stock of my Insecurities

Over the past several days I’ve been sort of taking stock of my insecurities. Instead of hiding behind them, I am stepping out in front and turning to face them. And in doing so, I have realized that…

Started by Barbara Engle in Things That You Feel Would Encourage Others May 31.

A Day of Rest 1 Reply

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? It is often claimed that “God instituted the Sabbath in Eden” because of the connection between the Sabbat…

Started by Barbara Engle in Prayer Garden. Last reply by Barbara Engle May 3.

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Calming Waters Ministry Articles By Barbara Hope to Endure Once you choose hope, anything's possible. ~Christopher Reeve. Hope exists within a realistic context of uncertainty Celebrate Your Courage Imagine waking up every morning, and having to face the reality of yet another day filled with nausea and pain.. Day of Rest
It is often claimed that “God instituted the Sabbath in Eden” because of the
connection between the Sabbath and creation in Exodus 20:11.

Reaching Out to Others
It has been said; “ A human being requires at least eleven hugs a day to feel complete!”

Emotional Savage Beast
Living with any chronic illness can rage a war on our emotions. The ups and downs of dealing with pain and misery, can play havoc with our emotions.

Focusing on the Darkness
There is this man that I know that has a real it all figured out what is going to happen in these end time.