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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 ]

Ten Ways to be Filled with the Holy Spirit

@carol_mcclain "Don't be drunk with wine, be filled with the Spirit!" 1 Cor.5:18 According to John Piper, how do we get drunk with wine? We drink it. Lots of it. So how do we get drunk with the Holy Spirit? Immerse yourself in God. Drink in lots of Him. Read your Scriptures. Pray. Sing Psalms and hymns and contemporary Christian music. Listen to edifying Christian stations. Avoid our entertainment that celebrates sinful behavior--alcohol, sex, foul language. Hang out with practicing, like-minded Christians. Go to church. Take notes on the sermon. Look around this world and see the glory God… ...[ full story ]

Carol McClain