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The Road to Joy
“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.”The first time I encountered this idea from Karl Barth was
in a 20th Century Theology class I took while in college. I thought
it sounded deep and profound, and I made sure to doodle it in the margins of the
class notes of my trusty three-ring binder.Over the years I’ve seen that line pop up again and again.
It’s an inspirational quotation on wall calendars and day planners. I’ve seen
it calligraphed on coffee cups and etched on tchotchkes.But ever si
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Nov 6th 2023