the wisdom blog
By the Sea, Love Found Its Way Back
A note from Karen Mulder: the following post is written by my nephew. It’s a condensed version of a short story...
The Two Hands of Life
Guest post by Christy Knetsch Have you ever wondered if it's okay to feel joy when you're also feeling sad or are...
It Is Really True!
It is really true: when I take a few minutes each day to connect with a person who is struggling, I experience more...
The Test of True Love
I passed the True Love Test! Or maybe I should say Larry passed the test. I answered “yes” to all four of the...
Advice to Retired Seniors
A note from Karen: our friends Barb and Bill Bredemeier share a deep commitment not only to their faith, but to...
Sleeping with Bread
One of my favorite books is Sleeping with Bread. Isn’t that an interesting title?! It begins with this sobering,...
I Choose You
Larry and I have walked a lot of steps during our six decades together. We hiked in the mountains, in the...
The Pope and Me
There are 1.4 billion Catholics in the world—many of whom are mourning the recent death of Pope Francis. I am not a...
