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The Blessing of Living Unfinished
It happens almost every Monday morning. Somewhere in the midst of my commute to the office, I start to review...
The Life Changing Difference Between Seeing Beauty and Seeing Beautifully
"Dad.” Pause. “Daddy.” Shorter pause. “Dad!” Almost imperceptible pause. “Daaaadddddyyyyy!” My eyes remain locked on my computer screen. In other...
Our Best Hope(s) in a Summer of Violence
An hour before gunshots rang out in Dallas, I was playing a game of basketball with my kids in the driveway—a...
What Will People Think of the New Me? (A Post About Courage)
This week, I made a change. For almost four years, I’ve been sending my weekly blog post to subscribers in...
How Good Habits Break Bad (and How to Make Them Good Again)
A year ago this week, our family moved to a new town, and a lot changed. But my lunchtime didn’t....
A Dad's Letter to His Kids (About the Perfect Father's Day Gift)
Dear Little Ones, The Kohl’s catalogue arrived in the mail again. Another Father’s Day, another 20% off coupon, and another...
A Post About Marriage and What We've All Longed for Since the Crib
I’m in the garage working, when my daughter runs in breathless. “Come, Daddy, fast!” she exclaims. I ask her what’s...
The Simple (But Not Easy) Choice That Will Define All of Us
I’m standing in my daughter’s room, and she’s showing me her new pen. The body of it is thick and...
Why You’re Good Enough (No Matter What)
I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me. Those are the famous words of the Saturday Night...
What I Want My Daughter to Know About How to Make a Brave Face
"Make a scared face.” It’s bedtime and my wife and I are in the bathroom with our six-year-old, Caitlin. She’s...
The Secret to Becoming Who You've Always Wanted to Be
I once knew an artist who told me about a sculpture he wanted to carve out of wood. He said he had a vision...
Why Our Heads Fill Up with Too Many Thoughts and What to Do About It
If it hadn’t been so annoying, it would have been hilarious. Several months ago, the American Psychological Association Practice Organization...
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In his debut novel, Kelly weaves a page-turning, plot-twisting tale that explores the spiritual depths of identity and relationships, amidst themes of healing, grace, faith, forgiveness, and freedom.
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Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a psychologist, author, consultant, and speaker who enjoys walking with people through the three essentials of a truly satisfying life: worthiness, belonging, and purpose. His blog writings have been featured in Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, The 5 Love Languages, and the TODAY Show. Kelly is the author of Loveable and True Companions.
