Category Archives: happiness

The Clearing of the Temple: Sermon on John 2: 12-23, The Clearing of the Temple

Posted on March 9, 2015 by professorjane

John 2: 12-23                                                                           … Continue reading →

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All Opinions are Not Equal

Posted on December 13, 2014 by professorjane

 By Jane Gilgun Professor, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, USA Some of my graduate social work students surprised me when they said with evident sincerity that all opinions are of equal value. The basis of their beliefs was fairness: we have … Continue reading →

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Christian Community: Love is the Foundation

Posted on October 31, 2014 by professorjane

If one word sums up the meaning of Christianity, that word is love. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus said, “Hear, O, Israel. The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Continue reading →

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Enneagram in Beautiful Grand Marais

Posted on March 14, 2014 by professorjane

The Enneagram February 21-22 Windcradle Grand Marais,  Minnesota  The Enneagram, an ancient map of wisdom, describes Nine Sacred Paths, (Types), towards wholeness. It integrates depth psychology with wisdom teachings as it describes patterns in personality that both block and wake … Continue reading →

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Travel Companions From Hell: How to Choose Who to Travel with—or Not

Posted on December 17, 2013 by professorjane

Travel Companions From Hell: How to Choose Who to Travel with—or Not.

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