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The Power of Healing Touch in Caregiving
For a moment, stop and recall what it feels like to have your hands massaged. Something as simple as having one's...
Don’t Quote Scripture to a Suffering Friend
Editor’s note: the following story is adapted from Karen’s book, The Compassionate Congregation. Judy shares the...
What to do for a Friend Dealing with Infidelity
Do you know what to do if your friend shares that her husband is having an affair? You might not know what to say,...
Before You Offer Advice, Stop and Ask These 5 Questions
Consider this scenario: your friend has told you about a difficult life situation he/she is currently experiencing....
How to Care for a Friend Shattered by Infidelity
Editor’s note: The following story comes to us from “Mary.” Due to the sensitive nature of Mary’s situation, we...
New Year’s Care Well Challenge
Are you ready to make care giving a regular part of your life? As the New Year begins, many people are thinking...
Don’t Talk Down to the Elderly
Letty Pogrebin in her book, How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, gives advice on how to care for a sick...
My Caring Notebook
Imagine that at 12:01 AM on New Year’s Eve, God gives each of us a brand new notebook. This notebook has 364...
