Twice in recent years I have preached on happiness, and I’m about to do so again, from yet another perspective, that of the philosopher and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht, author of The Happiness Myth: Why What We Think Is Right Is Wrong, billed on the cover as “A History of What Really Makes Us Happy.”
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I was mulling over various ideas for this Thanksgiving homily when one of you good souls asked me how to deal with all the mailings a person may get from organizations seeking donations to allow them to address the many ills of the world. The average person can not afford to respond to all of [...]
Every year at this congregation’s annual fund-raising auction, both Erin Splaine, our associate minister, and I volunteer to preach a sermon on the topic selected by the highest bidder. For the generosity of that bidding we are appreciative, let me assure you. It helps maintain the plant and programs of this church. Plus, it gives [...]