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How to Know Who Loves You Best
It’s spring again in Illinois, and that means a lot of things—green-soft grass, pollen everywhere, thunderstorms, soccer games, and the...
The Beauty of Being a Quitter
Six years ago, my wife and I had reached a pinnacle. We’d just had our third and last child, my...
The Point of Life Isn't to Be More Happy (It's to Be More You)
Seven years ago, my wife was the recipient of her college’s Junior Faculty Achievement Award, a symbol of a promising...
Why It's Exhausting to Hide
The cold brick dug into my forehead. Spring 2005. Early morning. I’d walked out the back door of our small,...
It's About Time (To Make Peace in Your Most Important Relationship)
"Know your fight is not within; yours is with your time here.” –John Mayer Why would four generations of formally...
How to Turn Pro at Relationships (By Keeping It Simple)
"The difference between an amateur and a professional is in their habits. An amateur has amateur habits. A professional has...
Why Kindness Multiplies, Joy Rebounds, and Generosity Goes Viral
Last week, I wrote about a pub in Colorado, where you don’t have to pay your tab when you eat....
Karma Envelopes
Last week, I got ambushed by hope in a pub in Boulder, Colorado. My wife and I had just gotten...
Home Is Where the Grace Is
It’s a Saturday evening and my oldest son and I are working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter. We’re...
The 5 Empathy Fails in Marriage (And How to Avoid Them)
Dusk is closing in when I arrive home from work and walk in the back door. Some nights, all is...
A Father's Bucket List
Two-thousand, seven-hundred, and eleven days. About a month ago, I downloaded an app for my iPhone that is counting down...
I've Got Bad News and I've Got Good News (Which Will You Choose?)
“Daddy, I’ve got bad news!” I’m getting into the car after making the mistake of sending my youngest two children...
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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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About Kelly
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.
