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5 Advent Prayers for Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love

The season of Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continues through Christmas Day. Some churches…

What are the 4 Themes of Advent?

The Advent season is a time for reflection and anticipation—reflection on our spiritual lives, and anticipation for the…

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…

Need a Happiness Boost? Listen for the Birds

Possibly the most helpful, enjoyable, and joy-bringing app I’ve added to my phone lately is Merlin, a free…

How Positive Emotions Can Change Your Life

I tend to shy away from describing emotions in “black or white,” “good or bad” language. Living an…

How Music Offers a Positive Surge of Inspiration and Creativity

“Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music,” wrote Mary Ann Evans, who…

Her Son’s Homemade Star Brought Holiday Joy to Their Family

Grocery bags in one hand, I helped my seven-year-old son, Hudson, out of the car. It wasn’t easy…

Why Happy People Aren’t Happy All the Time

I’ve long believed that positive living isn’t about being upbeat every minute of every day. That kind of…

What’s the Secret to a Long and Happy Life?

Do you ever wonder whether positive thinking is all in your head and has no tangible effect on…

Pray Your Way to a Clutter-Free Home

Today’s guest blogger is Courtney Ellis, author of Uncluttered: Free Your Space, Free Your Schedule, Free Your Soul.…

Learning to Be Happy at Any Age

I’ve heard it said that happiness is a journey, not a destination. The idea that we can find…

How to Practice Gratitude When You’re in a Bad Place

There is no shortage of evidence that demonstrates how gratitude is not only good for your physical health,…

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