the wisdom blog
A 30-Year-Old Note
When Ginger and I collected wisdom stories for our first book, The Compassionate Congregation, we asked individuals...
Back-to-School Resources
“Almost time for school to start!” is a phrase that raises many possible emotions in parents and children. For...
A Great Gift We Can Give Each Other
By: Jeffrey Munroe One simple key to emotional health is found in telling our stories. We need to tell our stories,...
Multiple Choice Caregiving
My neighbor Debbie was ill, and I wanted to care for her, but I didn’t know what to do. It would be so...
Caring Acts – Today, and Every Day
Did you know that June 7 is World Caring Day? World Caring Day seeks to highlight and celebrate the...
Tips and Resources to Help Care for an Aging Parent
By Jim Miller Editors note: this article is part of the nationally syndicated “Senior Savvy” informational column...
I Waited Too Long – A God Nudge Story
I was too late! Every spring, Larry and I enjoy walking the trails at Aman Park near Grand Rapids. The...
A Meaningful Sympathy Card
Receiving a note or card is like being hugged. Elsie, whose son Larry died by suicide, said, “I especially valued...
