Who Kicked the Cat?
She was sullen, crabby, and seemed to be carrying a 50-pound bag of something on her back. I encountered this...
Who Kicked the Cat?
Wisdom Stories
Tips and Resources to Help Care for an Aging Parent
Tips and Resources to Help Care for an Aging Parent
By Jim Miller Editors note: this article is part of the nationally syndicated “Senior Savvy” informational column...
I Waited Too Long – A God Nudge Story
I Waited Too Long – A God Nudge Story
I was too late! Every spring, Larry and I enjoy walking the trails at Aman Park near Grand Rapids. The...
Go Out There and Make It a Good Day!
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...
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...
A Smile Works Wonders
A Smile Works Wonders
After suffering two strokes, my mother said to the doctor, “I don’t know why God didn’t just let me die?” The...
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...
