We Do Not Know
What about those who die with no faith? You might say, “My husband never prayed. My grandpa never worshiped. My...
We Do Not Know
Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder is the founder of the Wisdom of the Wounded ministry. She lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband Larry.
How can I approach caring for someone who won’t accept my help?
How can I approach caring for someone who won’t accept my help?
Dear Karen:
My sister Tess is a diabetic and has been hospitalized frequently. She recently had a foot amputated and is struggling to regain her mobility and independence. Tess lives alone and has frequently denied that she needs help, but visiting her apartment it is apparent she needs help. What would be the best way to approach this subject her? We all love her and want to help her recover. - Bobbie
Be A Victor Not A Victim
Be A Victor Not A Victim
“The best way to get even is to forget.” (God’s Little Devotional Book) In his book, Beneath the Cross of Jesus,...
Alone
Alone
Every four days, Steve shouldered a large jug of water and carried it to a building behind the pharmacy. The customer was an older woman, perhaps in her seventies, who lived alone in a dark, sparse and tarnished apartment. A single light bulb hung from the ceiling. The wall paper was stained and peeling. The shades were drawn, and the room was shadowy. Steve would deliver the jug, receive the payment, thank the woman and leave.
God With Skin
God With Skin
“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. Isaiah 40:1 Who do you know today who is suffering? Perhaps you know...
Caring Friends
Caring Friends
Remember Job was a brokenhearted father and husband, wracked with disease and doubt and grief. His friends heard about his troubles and set out to go and console and comfort him. When they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him and they raised their voices and wept aloud. They tore their robes and threw dust in the air upon their heads. They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.” (Job 2:11-13). His friends were there with him. They sat with him. They did not speak a word for seven days. Wow! To be that kind of care giving friend!
What can we do to care for a family while their loved one is away serving our country?
What can we do to care for a family while their loved one is away serving our country?
The girl that grew up next door to us has been going through this. I usually talk to her once a week, and some of her friends do really nice things for her: They have helped her with car pooling her kids, and have invited her kids to dinner, but not her, so she had some time off. Two of her friends took her on a special weekend outing for her wedding anniversary, and her mom took take care of her kids.
The Meaning Of Folding The American Flag
The Meaning Of Folding The American Flag
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. The folding of the United States of America Flag is one of them.
Have you ever noticed the honor guards pay meticulous attention to correctly folding the American Flag 13 times? You may have thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies. However, the real meaning of each fold of the flag is as follows:
