the wisdom blog
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...
Pouring Vinegar on an Open Wound
A wise person in Proverbs 25:20 says, “Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar...
A Smile Works Wonders
After suffering two strokes, my mother said to the doctor, “I don’t know why God didn’t just let me die?” The...
Guard Your Mouth
By Loretta Newton Proverbs 21:23: “He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.” Diane and...
