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  • The Source of Good in Our Life Comes Outside Ourselves
    Posted on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, 1 Tim. 6:6-8, be specific and gratitude increases, Carol McClain, God give good things, godliness with contentment, gratitude benefits, how to be content, How to be more resilient, How to savor life, James 1:17, life is good despite hardships, part of the goodness in life is not from us, Philippians 4:8, Thanksgiving improves life, Writing Redemption

    By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” James 1:17.   In our crazy world, we take the credit for all the good in our life. Then, of course, when things go wrong, we blame other …[ read more ]

  • Key to More Gratitude: Be Specific
    Posted on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, 1 Tim. 6:6-8, be specific and gratitude increases, Carol McClain, godliness with contentment, gratitude benefits, how to be content, How to be more resilient, How to savor life, Philippians 4:8, Thanksgiving improves life, Writing Redemption

    By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain My husband’s love language is gifts. He loves to give. If an organization he’s passionate about needs a contribution–he donates. When friends need something, he’s there. He is a wonderful husband to have at Christmas. My love language is cheaper. I love language. Specific images, words, details. When I’m feeling needy, I …[ read more ]

  • How to Improve Gratitude: Savor the Moment
    Posted on Monday, December 16th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, 1 Tim. 6:6-8, Carol McClain, godliness with contentment, gratitude benefits, how to be content, How to be more resilient, How to savor life, Philippians 4:8, Thanksgiving improves life, Writing Redemption

    By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain Before my husband started counting carbs, we’d each grab a bowl of ice cream, crawl into bed and watch NCIS together. I’d wolf mine down like our ravenous Springer spaniel and be licking the bowl before he got to his second bite. I’d watch him eat. Drool. Look at my empty bowl and …[ read more ]

  • 10 Benefits of Journaling Gratitude
    Posted on Sunday, December 15th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, 10 benefits to gratitude journaling, Carol McClain, conquer PTSD, gratitude benefits, Gratitude Works!, How to be more resilient, James 1:17, peace of mind, Philippians 4:8, Robert A. Emmons, Thanksgiving improves life, Writing Redemption

    By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change” James 1:17. According to Robert A. Emmons in Gratitude Works! (page 10)studies have given quantifiable benefits from keeping a gratitude journal. Benefits of journaling …[ read more ]

  • Improve Mental Strength
    Posted on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Carol McClain, conquer PTSD, gratitude benefits, How to be more resilient, Isaiah 26:3, peace of mind, Proverbs 3:24, thankfulness improves mental strength, Thanksgiving improves life, Writing Redemption

    By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain Gratitude increases mental strength. For years, research has shown gratitude not only reduces stress , but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma . A 2006 study published in Behavior Research and Therapy  found that Vietnam War veterans with higher levels of gratitude experienced lower rates of post-traumatic stress disorder . A 2003 study published in the Journal of Personality …[ read more ]

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    • The Extravagance of God

      @carol_mcclain When I see a flower I stop. I examine the bloom, look at it from all angles, check the smell, and at last--photograph it. Everything about flowers captivates me--texture, scent, color, size. My photo albums are full of pictures that probably bore others, but delight me. How could God have created such diversity? We know we live in an "unfair" world. Some people, with little effort or with family influence, have everything. Some because of race or religion have little. Despite this, God has strewn the world with beauty--free to anyone who will look. Besides flowers, fish intrigue me.… ...[ full story ]

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