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  • The Secret to Joy in a Humdrum World (1 Secret)
    Posted on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, @carol_mcclain.com, 1 secret, joy, Meigs Falls, Phil 4:8, seize the day, Smoky Mountains, The secret to Beauty in a Humdrum World, World Crisis, Writing Redemption

    @carol_mcclain Phil. 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. How do you find beauty and joy? Read on. I drove to my favorite hiking spot. Swerving around curves, ignoring the roaring stream …[ read more ]

  • How to Find Truth in a Polarized Era
    Posted on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 | Tagged: Carol McClain, compromise, disagree respectfully, fools think they're always right, how to be wise, how to disagree, How to Find Truth in a Polarized Era, John 13:35, proverbs 12:5, respect, respect others without agreeing, Writing Redemption

    @carol_mcclain “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice” Proverbs 12:15. My good friend and I chatted in a coffee shop. The usual topics filtered through our chatter … supply chain issues, covid 19, bad politicians, sucky people. We were sure to avoid the theological idea …[ read more ]

  • Seven Steps to Happiness (According to Goats)
    Posted on Monday, February 14th, 2022 | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, 7 steps to happiness, goats, how to be happy, how to find happiness, joy, Proverbs 10:28, Writing Redemption

    @carol_mcclain The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. Proverbs 10:28 Do you find happiness elusive these days? I mean, we’ve got supply chain issues, COVID issues, Russian issues, and probably a lack of tissues to combat the tears caused by our issues. Take a lesson from goats. …[ read more ]

  • Why Trust God
    Posted on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 | Tagged: Borrowed Lives, Carol McClain, how to trust God, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 55:12, Job 8:21, Psalm 121: 7-8, Trusting God is like riding a roller coaster, Why trust God, Writing Redemption

    @carol_mcclain Why do I love roller coasters?   They’re safe. They’re designed by engineers who know (not people like me who would have a hard time engineering a box). They’re tested so no one would be hurt. Thousands of people have ridden the ride before me. They take me places I could never go on …[ read more ]

  • How to Find Joy
    Posted on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, Carol McClain, duck duck jeep, ducking jeep, How to find joy, joy, Matthew 18:3-4, Writing Redemption

    @carol_mcclain [3] And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. [4] Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18: 3-4 Ever since my teen years–eons ago–I’ve …[ read more ]

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    • How Holding a Grudge Hurts You

      Carol McClain   I read the names of attendees at a recent two-day festival, one with stellar book sales. The name of one group I once belonged to stopped me. Excitement fled, and a heaviness filled my spirit. My joyful spirit turned sodden. Not them! Doesn't matter. I'm not connected with them any longer. I squared my shoulders and determined to ignore the entire group who so grievously hurt me. Alas ... I'll never overcome their wrongs! On day one of the festival, two new members manned my nemeses' booth. No harm in chatting with them. So I put on my… ...[ full story ]

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