2010-07-07T08:59:42-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/self-absorption/ http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2010/06/28/todays-devotional-christianity-in-the-age-of-narcissism/ 2010-07-07T08:59:42-05:00 If narcissism has come to define our personal lives and social relationships, it’s impossible that it wouldn’t also have an effect on our spiritual lives. Charles Spurgeon sharply described the danger of letting your Christian faith get pulled into orbit around your own ego. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hard-Times/Sunsets-Should-Be-Beautiful-4492 2008-08-28T17:38:52-05:00 Yes, our later years can have their share of physical pain, disappointed dreams, financial strain, grievous losses, frustrating limitations, and even hurtful neglect. We can't choose our circumstances, but we can, whatever our age, choose our attitude. We can choose what kind of climate we're going to bring with us wherever we are: selfish or unselfish, gentle or harsh, praising or griping, critical or encouraging.