by Carol Gann | May 23, 2014 | Encouragement, Inner Beauty, Virtue - Ethics
One of the strongholds of co-dependency is an unhealthy self-preoccupation. Although we cannot imagine our lives ever bearing the poisonous fruit of pride. We can recognize the small seeds buried deeply in the soil of our human hearts. If these seeds are watered by...
by Carol Gann | Nov 26, 2011 | Encouragement, Inner Beauty, Joy
The biblical definition of Joy: “Joy is a cheerful calm delight and rejoicing in a particular circumstance.” When we are faced with circumstances in life that are less than enjoyable, our natural tendency is to think the worst. However, under the influence of the...
by Carol Gann | Jun 27, 2011 | Encouragement
Jesus demands not only that we not resist evil people assaulting our honor or possessions (vv. 38-42) but that we go so far as to actively love our enemies. If we expect others to respect our boundaries, we need to respect their boundaries. Matthew 5: 41-47 NIV41 If...
by Carol Gann | May 1, 2011 | Encouragement
Read This: Spring 2011
by Carol Gann | Mar 6, 2011 | Encouragement, Virtue - Ethics
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (New King James Version) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts...
