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Flourishing
Most of us are surviving life. We get by. We may be tired, bored, and frustrated, but we’re making it. We get up each morning, put one foot in front of the other, and push ourselves through another day, another week, another year. Somewhere, though, in the back of our minds, in the depths of our hearts, we know this can’t be all that life has to offer. We were created for more. But what? In his latest book, Flourishing, author and executive coach Stephen Graves answers that question with an offer of hope. Not hope for wealth, or fame, or ease, but hope for the abundant, flourishing life God created you to enjoy—a thriving life, filled with meaning, satisfaction, and shalom.
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First published January 4, 2015
About the author
Stephen R. Graves
40 books9 followersTaken from Stephen R. Graves website:
Steve is an organizational strategist, pragmatic theologian and social capitalist. At any given time, he is advising 5-6 executives or business owners, along with 3-4 young energetic social entrepreneurs. He sits on a half dozen boards, holds degrees in multiple subjects, writes often and speaks occasionally. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife Karen, has three adult children and if he doesn’t return your call quickly there is a good chance he snuck off to the river…again.
Steve is an organizational strategist, pragmatic theologian and social capitalist. At any given time, he is advising 5-6 executives or business owners, along with 3-4 young energetic social entrepreneurs. He sits on a half dozen boards, holds degrees in multiple subjects, writes often and speaks occasionally. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife Karen, has three adult children and if he doesn’t return your call quickly there is a good chance he snuck off to the river…again.
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April 30, 2026
great read
This little book is packed with life changing truths for men and women who are in leadership and want to flourish not just survive. It gives wisdom and practical ways on how to thrive. His composite score card chapter is worth the whole book.
This little book is packed with life changing truths for men and women who are in leadership and want to flourish not just survive. It gives wisdom and practical ways on how to thrive. His composite score card chapter is worth the whole book.
May 21, 2022
Dr. Graves offers a fantastic primer on how to live a fulfilling life, offering Scripture-based guidance on putting in roots, fostering relationships, and making creative opportunities.
November 1, 2015
We are fine…and we hate being fine. We are sick of being fine.
We are desperate for something more. We want to FLOURISH.
“Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.”
“Become a relational GIVER!”
“A spiritual or social ROI has just as much cultural impact as a financial one.”
As long as there is life, there is the possibility to start over again. And the offer for an abundant life never expires. I HOPE YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN UP ON YOUR DESIRE TO FLOURISH. ;)
We are desperate for something more. We want to FLOURISH.
“Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.”
“Become a relational GIVER!”
“A spiritual or social ROI has just as much cultural impact as a financial one.”
As long as there is life, there is the possibility to start over again. And the offer for an abundant life never expires. I HOPE YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN UP ON YOUR DESIRE TO FLOURISH. ;)
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