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Man Can't Tell Woman of His Love for Her
The February 19, 1930 issue of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette ran a story from Vienna, Austria of a woman named Corin Ward. Corin was a struggling actress ...
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Historian Observes Our Inflated Expectations
Historian Daniel Boorstin suggests that Americans suffer from all-too-extravagant expectations. In his much-quoted book, The Image, Boorstin makes this ...
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Ten Years of Research Shows the Benefits of Gratitude
A growing body of research has tied an attitude of gratitude with a number of positive emotional and physical health benefits. An article in The Wall ...
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Comedian Louis C.K. on Our Ingratitude and Impatience
Editor's Note: The video for this illustration contains some objectionable words. This edited transcript has deleted or revised any offensive content. ...
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Three Images for Gratitude: Soil, Lubricant, and Glue
In her book The Gift of Thanks, Margaret Visser uses three concrete images to convey the power of gratitude—gratitude as soil, lubricant, and glue. ...
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Two Phases of Gratitude for Our Salvation
Jared Wilson defines "gospel wakefulness" as treasuring Christ more greatly and savoring his power more sweetly. He illustrates with the following: ...
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The Variety of Food Points to God's Goodness
Think of your favorite food. Steak perhaps. Or Thai green curry. Or ice cream. Or homemade apple pie. God could have just made fuel. He could have made ...
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How an Atheist and a Saint Give Thanks
"The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank. The converse of this proposition is also true … . ...
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Finding Joy in Trying Circumstances
In his book Hope Is Contagious, Ken Hutcherson shares a moment from his personal life that illustrates well the ability to foster joy in the midst of ...
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Grace Should Encourage a Life Well-lived
In his best-selling book The Reason for God, Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian in Manhattan, shares the story of a woman in his congregation ...
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