This essay, chapter 9 of Psychic Exploration, concerns itself with the processing of psi information once it is within the organism, from a psychobiological perspective. The full volume of Psychic Exploration can be purchased as an ebook or paperback version from all major online retailers and at cosimobooks.com.

There’s an old joke about a young boy who continually fell out of bed. No matter what the parents did, nothing helped. One night, the parents heard a loud thump, ran to their son’s room, and found him on the floor. The dad asked what had happened. The boy said, “I guess I stayed too close to the place where I got in.”When it comes to spiritual maturity, most Christians can say the same thing: “I’ve stayed too close to where I got in.” In other words, we haven’t grown much since we ...

Growing trees in an urban desert environment can be challenging, especially if water is a limited resource. In a comprehensive reference manual, seasoned educators Dale A. Devitt and Robert L. Morris combine ninety years of professional experience to offer a road map that provides guidance to those living and working in the Desert Southwest on how to select and irrigate urban trees to achieve a healthy, beautiful landscape while conserving water. Devitt and Morris lead homeowners and lands...

What do all Christians talk about and do very little of? Pray! Yes, prayer is the most talked-about subject in Christendom, but very few people regularly do it. For most, it is because no one has ever taught them. Only six of Jesus’s prayers are recorded in scripture. Is that an accident? Or could these six prayers teach us how to grow our prayer life deeper and wider than ever before?Pray like Jesus is intended to be a simple spiritual how-to manual for those who do not have a vita...

One way to obtain God's mighty healing power is believing in James 5:14-15. Norvel Hayes explains how you must confess and believe that you are healed regardless of whether you feel anything or not.Norvel recounts what happened when he traveled to Alabama by himself for a two-day meeting. He explains the special instructions the Lord gave him on the way and what happened during the first service when he followed the Lord's instructions.

There really is more to this life than you've been told.We've been demanding our way since day one ..."I want a spouse that makes me happy and coworkers that always ask my opinion.""I want weather that suits me and traffic that helps me and government that serves me."Self-promotion. Self-preservation. Self-centeredness ..."It's all about me."They all told us it was, didn't they? And we took them up on it. We thought self-celebration would mak...

If you're like 70 percent of working adults, you're still looking for your sweet spot. You're struggling to find meaning in your work, use for your talents, and a purpose for your days.Maybe you have settled for this kind of ho-hum existence. Maybe you think it's all that's out there. It's not.New York Times best-selling author, Max Lucado, says that we've each been created for a purpose, and when we discover that purpose, our lives will be radically different. Whe...

In the confusion of voices at the turn of the millennium, Christians need to hear one voice above all others: the voice of Jesus Christ. Based on the Olivet Discourse in the book of Matthew, Jesus' Final Warning offers perspective and timely insights from the Lord Jesus to comfort, encourage and challenge His Church in these stressful, distracting times.

Stand Up and Stand Out! A new breed of revivalist is arising to answer the cry of God's heart. These blazing hearts are calling cities and nations back to the Lord, and challenging societies to be transformed by the power and love of God.These revivalists within the Jesus Culture are a significant force to be heeded. Do not expect them to fade into the background or disappear any time soon.They are only now arising. ...

"You will only make this journey once. What kind of journey will it be?"Many things in life are uncertain, and it's often difficult for people to accept God's promises without having doubts. Doubts are a normal part of life, but Christians can know their awareness and faith in God will give them the ability to weather the storms and doubts they face on life's journey. Is it possible to really trust God to keep His promises? How can you know for sure that God really...

Author and pastor Mark Atteberry takes a fresh look at why believers' efforts to serve God are often woefully ineffective. These dumb things explain why the world has a hard time taking us seriously, and worst of all, they provide Satan with a never ending supply of opportunities to make the people of God look foolish.

“What would Jesus do?” Perhaps the place to start is by answering another question: “How did Jesus live?” The promise in looking at the life of Christ is the thought that it is a life that can be imitated. Jay Dennis has unlocked the secret in The Jesus Habits.The author presents the disciplines that shaped Jesus’ life. They were his priority and the touchstone to the rhythm of his day. They have been practiced for centuries by mystics, monks, and saints, but they can often be overlooked a...