Go Out There and Make It a Good Day!
My friend Dave served (and was wounded) in the Vietnam War. I recently asked him, “how have you been able to retain...
Go Out There and Make It a Good Day!
Wisdom Stories
A Meaningful Sympathy Card
A Meaningful Sympathy Card
Receiving a note or card is like being hugged. Elsie, whose son Larry died by suicide, said, “I especially valued...
Pouring Vinegar on an Open Wound
Pouring Vinegar on an Open Wound
A wise person in Proverbs 25:20 says, “Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar...
Guard Your Mouth
Guard Your Mouth
By Loretta Newton Proverbs 21:23: “He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.” Diane and...
Spreading Joy with Humor
Spreading Joy with Humor
The news networks definitely keep us informed about all the “bad news” people and what they are doing. So,...
What Do You Say at the Funeral of a Person that Committed Suicide?
What Do You Say at the Funeral of a Person that Committed Suicide?
Editor's note: when we first published this post nearly a decade ago, it was common to use the phrase "committed...
The Wallflowers Cancer Club
The Wallflowers Cancer Club
“Every once in a while, a person enters our life and remains in our heart forever.” Recently I met such a man, and...
Connecting With God
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,...
