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God’s Plan for Us
Posted on Monday, November 4th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, aesthetic needs, Carol McClain, cognitive fulfillment, deficiency needs, food, God knows our nee, growth needs, Jeremiah 29:11, Maslow's Hierarchy, needs, needs of belonging, safety, self-actualization, self-esteem, Writing Redemption
By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) What a beautiful promise God gave us. God has no intention of harming us. He wants to give us hope. …[ read more ]

Gratitude for what we have: Lessons from Alone
@carol_mcclain My grandkids drive me crazy. For the youngest, my Bird, ketchup is the major food group. My middle one--my favorite grandson (yes, only grandson)--only chicken fingers will do. The eldest has a broader palate, thankfully. When they come to visit, and I set something that is not ketchup or chicken fingers before them, they aren't happy. One thing I love about the contestants on Discovery's TV series Alone is when they catch food, almost to a contestant, they thank the protein source (usually fish) for its life. They are grateful they had the opportunity to kill and process the… ...[ full story ]

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