1776 – Thomas Paine published the pamphlet “Common Sense.” Oh, how I wish today’s politicians would read it. 1858 – English poet and hymnist Frances R. Havergal wrote the words to her first popular hymn while on a trip to Germany “I Gave My Life for Thee” by Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 I gave My [...]
On January 9, 1777, Francis Asbury, who would become a bishop in Methodist Church, wrote in his journal: “My soul lives constantly as in the presence of God, and enjoys much of His divine favor. His love is better than life!” Hmmm . . . While I can certainly agree on the last part of [...]
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” - Matthew 5:43-44
“For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” - Matthew 16:25
1867 – Emily Greene Balch, a leader of the women’s movement for peace during and after World War I and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, was born. 1902 – Carl R. Rogers, American psychologist, was born. The following is taken from Mcleod, S. A. (2007). Simply Psychology; Carl Rogers. Retrieved 8 January 2012, from http://www.simplypsychology.org/carl-rogers.html Carl Rogers (1902-1987) was a humanistic psychologist agreed [...]
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