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Tips and Wisdom for Newly Engaged Couples
In January we asked our Facebook page followers to share their best advice for newly engaged couples. We wanted to...
Karen Mulder | 3 min read
Embracing the Many Faces of Love: A Heartfelt Challenge
For our family, February brings multiple birthdays, several milestone anniversaries (including Neil’s death in...
Colleen Arnold, MD | 2 min read
Connecting With God
[Video: Scroll to the bottom to see Karen's video on this topic.] What is the purpose of prayer? One of my pastors,...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
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...
Karen Mulder | 3 min read
Finding Delight: A Positive Perspective
The world can seem dark with its news of escalating wars, people starving, friends and family members struggling...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
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...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
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...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
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...
Karen Mulder | 1 min read

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