The relationship between gratitude and well-being is simple to understand but difficult to apply.
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In the beginning was the Word
November 21, 2011
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A good blog is a place readers come because they know what to expect, a place where their needs are respected and their comments are welcome. Here writers create conversations that matter about things they care about.
Read more occupy our street
November 14, 2011
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We should love, mentor and hire a generation of young people who need more skills than we’ve taught them, more hope than we’ve given them, and more character than we’ve shown them.
Read more (re)learning to linger
November 8, 2011
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Maturing, married love is rooted in a shared story and refreshed by a new commitment, often in the full shadow of our failures. It involves learning to linger again.
Read more Dear Wall Street banker
November 5, 2011
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I’m not one who believes the government should take your money away. I believe you should give it away on your own. That’s what Jesus told the rich young ruler.
Read more save the date
November 4, 2011
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I’m listing a couple of speaking engagements here. Partly so you can come if you are nearby and have time. And partly so you will think of me if you need a speaker sometime. I’m always interested in talking about writing, faith, family and, or course, Santa.
Read more getting the story straight
November 2, 2011
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Telling the story in ways that don’t mislead or defraud is essential. Unfortunately, the story is often oversold and over sanitized. That always reflects bad leadership.
Read more occupy my street
October 31, 2011
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There is no reason to expect big government to be less awful than big business. Sin is not a political problem, though.
Read more how to be a hero
October 25, 2011
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Heroism doesn’t require a gun, or course. But it does require a battle, and the battle is inside as much as outside.
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when an atheist dies
Any one with the gifts of Hitchens is still in debt to their creator. And still accountable for the stewardship of their gifts.
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