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 | Jan 26, 2014 | Virtue - Ethics
What is forgiveness? Dr Charles Stanley, in his book “Forgiveness”, offers this definition: Forgiveness is “the act of setting someone free from an obligation to you that is a result of a wrong done against you.” For example: a debt is forgiven...
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 | Apr 14, 2011 | Virtue - Ethics
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount–Jesus turns human social order on its head by stating that it is humility, gentleness, and purity that God truly values, rather than power or wealth. Jesus’ message in the so-called Sermon on the Mount challenges us to...
