In the 1980s the Canadian Armed Forces ran recruiting ads that featured the slogan “There’s No Life Like It.” Highlighting the unique experiences and camaraderie found in military life, they hoped to persuade young people to sign up for service. They promised, among other things, ADVENTURE, the chance for ADVANCEMENT, and ACCEPTANCE in a cause [...]
When you were a kid, how did you celebrate Thanksgiving? In my elementary school (back in the 50s) we always rehearsed the story of how the Pilgrims and Indians came together to share a meal of wild turkey and locally grown crops on the first Thanksgiving Day. My teachers emphasized that the Pilgrims had barely [...]
From the mounting scientific evidence, gratitude seems to be good for our health. The leading American researcher in this field, Robert Emmons, found it lowers blood pressure, improves immune function, and facilitates more efficient sleep. Other benefits include lower levels of cellular inflammation, more prosocial behaviors (that foster new and better relationships), and greater resiliency [...]
Adventuring with God 