What is a Death Doula?
By: Linda Knieriemen I’m a Death Doula. Reading that word— “death”—may surprise you. In our society we do all we...
What is a Death Doula?
General Caregiving
A Vision Problem
A Vision Problem
My Scripture reading for today is Matthew’s parable of the Last Judgment (25: 31 - 46), wherein Jesus explains the...
God’s Promises
God’s Promises
A note to readers: when we reach out to care for someone who is suffering, conversations may turn to God. Perhaps...
Lessons Learned from My Son with Cancer
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...
Put a Spring in Your Step with These 9 Ways to Care for Others
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...
Confessions of a Practicing Procrastinator
Confessions of a Practicing Procrastinator
Dear readers, Recently, while organizing a file drawer, I found an article on procrastination, which I wrote for a...
Spoken Gifts
Spoken Gifts
There have been many special presents over the years which I have unwrapped and enjoyed; however, some of my most...
Seeing the Light of God in Everyone: Disrupting Racism
Seeing the Light of God in Everyone: Disrupting Racism
Guest post by: Jane DickieIt was a dark rainy November night when I got lost in a black neighborhood on my way to...
