the wisdom blog
Connecting With God
What is the purpose of prayer? One of my pastors, Jill Russell, said in a sermon, “We have asked and it has not...
Celebrating a Life Well-Lived
At the end of our lives, we won’t be so concerned with how many times we went to the mall, how many rounds of golf...
Finding Delight: A Positive Perspective
The world can seem dark with its news of escalating wars, people starving, friends and family members struggling...
Instructions for Knitting a Prayer Shawl
Over the years, I have given prayer shawls as a way to provide comfort to those who are suffering. (We have...
Spider Webs and the New Year
I hate spiders. They are creepy. However, I have always been fond of Charlotte, the kind spider in E.B. White’s...
72 Questions to Spark Heartfelt Conversations with Elderly Loved Ones
Do you ever wonder what to talk about when you go to visit an elderly aunt, grandfather or parent? If so, check out...
Six Tips For Helping Those Who Grieve
How can you go about helping those who grieve? Megan Devine, grief advocate and author of, It's OK That You're Not...
Thank God for the Fleas?
Are you facing anything trying or painful? Are you worried or angry or hurt? Corrie ten Boom, a Christian woman...
