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A Vision Problem
My Scripture reading for today is Matthew’s parable of the Last Judgment (25: 31 - 46), wherein Jesus explains the...
Louis Lotz | 5 min read
God’s Promises
A note to readers: when we reach out to care for someone who is suffering, conversations may turn to God. Perhaps...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Lessons Learned from My Son with Cancer
It has been two months since my son, Jeff, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and through this journey, he is...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Put a Spring in Your Step with These 9 Ways to Care for Others
Bees buzzing, birds singing, crocuses and daffodils pushing through the earth are all signs of spring and they make...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Confessions of a Practicing Procrastinator
Dear readers, Recently, while organizing a file drawer, I found an article on procrastination, which I wrote for a...
Karen Mulder | 4 min read
Being a Friend to Someone with Memory Loss
Dear Friends, If I should experience dementia, I would like you to know the following helpful information....
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Spoken Gifts
There have been many special presents over the years which I have unwrapped and enjoyed; however, some of my most...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Visiting Someone with Alzheimer’s
Gabriel García Márquez, in his novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, tells the story of a poor Colombian peasant...
Louis Lotz | 4 min read

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