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Tagged: Robert A. Emmons

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 ]

How Hungry for Righteousness Are You?

Carol McClain Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matt. 5:6 In my twenties, every church ever created came knocking at my door. The ubiquitous Jehovah's Witnesses told me their path was the only one that would let me find God. I think only if I knocked on doors and told others the truth. For sure, I'd meet my maker on that one--me, hounding strangers? That would be a stroke waiting to happen. My husband liked the Satanic Temple, which disguised Satan as a spirit who fought oppression. Hari Krishnas were up there with… ...[ full story ]

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