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The Secret to Joy in a Humdrum World (1 Secret)
Posted on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 | Filed under Blog | 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 Get Mercy

Carol McClain Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 A segment of our society keeps saying we need to help adults who were raised in tough circumstances. Their ancestors had been abused or their parents had been reprobates. Their pasts have dictated their future. They are innocent. As a Christian, I'm sad to say, I used to think "poppycock to that." They had resources, teaching, help. They could do this themselves. Look at me. I grew up in a home of alcoholics, in poverty, and with many poor examples to model my life on. I'm doing… ...[ full story ]

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