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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 ]

Cultural Identity Applies to Christians Too

by Carol McClain You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others,that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. —Matt. 5: 14-16 Critics complain Christians deny cultural identities when those communities differ from a Christian perspective. In effect, so many "enlightened" pundits claim a Christian has no right to their… ...[ full story ]

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