the wisdom blog
Helped. Heard. Hugged.
When someone shares a struggle with you, do you jump into “fixer” mode? A lot of us do, because we hate to see...
Spread Kindness
In her book Every Day Spirit, Mary Davis writes, “kindness has the power to change things, even to transform...
Presence: A Parent’s Biggest Gift
By Lisa Smith What your child needs most isn’t another toy or activity—it’s you. They crave moments when you're...
By the Sea, Love Found Its Way Back
A note from Karen Mulder: the following post is written by my nephew. It’s a condensed version of a short story...
The Two Hands of Life
Have you ever wondered if it's okay to feel joy when you're also feeling sad or are suffering? A wise person once...
It Is Really True!
It is really true: when I take a few minutes each day to connect with a person who is struggling, I experience more...
The Test of True Love
I passed the True Love Test! Or maybe I should say Larry passed the test. I answered “yes” to all four of the...
Advice to Retired Seniors
A note from Karen: our friends Barb and Bill Bredemeier share a deep commitment not only to their faith, but to...
