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What it Means to Cherish
To cherish means to treasure in the heart. And we all need someone to cherish us. To have no one to hold us in their heart is to be alone.
Hal Green, Ph.D., Community Contributor
- Davenport, IA
Hal Green, Ph.D., is a former professor, pastor, counselor and columnist. He has deep faith in God and humanity, and is a long-term optimist. He believes that all will be well in the end, and that we will learn and grow from adversity. Hal seeks to inspire, assist, and guide us in our daily life.
His education includes a Ph.D. in World Religions from Northwestern University, a M.Div. in Bible and Theology from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Psychology from Drake University, and a B.A. in Philosophy, also from Drake University.
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