the wisdom blog
What to Say When You Are Uncomfortable Praying Aloud
Are you comfortable praying aloud in public? If you are, good for you! I have a confession: praying aloud is...
How to Pray When You Can’t Find the Words
How can you pray when you can’t find the words? Sometimes the news is so awful, that words escape us. Or the...
On-the-Spot Caregiving
My daughter-in law bought me a bouquet of flowers. Isn’t that nice?! But then she gave my flowers to another woman....
Is Your Pastor Running on Empty?
A friend of mine recommended Wayne Cordeiro’s book Leading on Empty, which talks about the important topic of...
How to Energize Our Pastors
How can we care for and energize our pastors? Here are three creative ideas, shared by two experienced pastors....
Say “I Do!” Often
The winter in Michigan this year has been harsh, with lots of snow and ice. On a particularly wintery day, my...
4 Things Your Pastor Wants You to Know
Craig and Jan Hoffman are retired pastors. Jan says, “Craig and I were so blessed to serve a great congregation for...
Caregiving Basic: Respect the Grief Journey
Editor’s Note: In any caregiving situation, we remind our readers to remember the Caregiving Basics: Pray, Listen,...
