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The Joy of Being of Service to Others

Take a moment to absorb this quote by the Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, who lived in…

Their Friendship Overcame Obstacles with Faith and Honesty

Why is it so difficult to make friends these days? Busy lives, digital distractions, lingering pandemic isolation—so much…

‘Love Thy Neighbor’ and the Habit of Friendship

“Love thy neighbor as thyself” (Matthew 22:39). One of the few commandments Jesus gave us. It shouldn’t be…

Is Valentine’s Day Just for Couples?

“We are most alive when we’re in love,” wrote the novelist John Updike. If we take Updike’s view,…

How to Have a Positive Birthday in Isolation

I have a birthday coming up and given that we’re many weeks into the social distancing practices required…

Why You Should Use Your Imagination When You Pray

I prayed for you today. I probably don’t know you, but as I started writing this blog post…

Why You Should Make New Friends as an Adult

While I had many friends growing up, one stood out. His name was Philip and his nickname was…

Why Is It So Difficult to Forgive?

Have you ever been betrayed by someone close to you and sworn that you would never forgive them?…

What Makes Love Work

When we love others and are loved in return, we feel valued, wanted and respected. These benefits not…

What a Dog Can Teach Us About Forgiveness

If looks could kill, I’d have been dead twice over. I’d taken Gracie to one of her favorite…

The Real Joy of Being Together

In his widely-read book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, sociologist Robert Putnam examined vast…

The Importance of Warmth—And Staying Connected

There are so many words that describe emotions as well as other things. “Blue” for sadness is a…

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