On-the-Spot Caregiving
My daughter-in law bought me a bouquet of flowers. Isn’t that nice?! But then she gave my flowers to another woman....
On-the-Spot Caregiving
Wisdom Stories
Grief is Like a Wave in the Ocean
Grief is Like a Wave in the Ocean
Years ago, my husband Larry and I set off on a grand adventure: we spent 14 months on a 32-foot sailboat, traveling...
Is Your Pastor Running on Empty?
Is Your Pastor Running on Empty?
A friend of mine recommended Wayne Cordeiro’s book Leading on Empty, which talks about the important topic of...
How to Energize Our Pastors
How to Energize Our Pastors
How can we care for and energize our pastors? Here are three creative ideas, shared by two experienced pastors....
Say “I Do!” Often
Say “I Do!” Often
The winter in Michigan this year has been harsh, with lots of snow and ice. On a particularly wintery day, my...
4 Things Your Pastor Wants You to Know
4 Things Your Pastor Wants You to Know
Craig and Jan Hoffman are retired pastors. Jan says, “Craig and I were so blessed to serve a great congregation for...
Caregiving Basic: Respect the Grief Journey
Caregiving Basic: Respect the Grief Journey
Editor’s Note: In any caregiving situation, we remind our readers to remember the Caregiving Basics: Pray, Listen,...
A Caring Gift for a Bereaved Friend
A Caring Gift for a Bereaved Friend
Our special friend Jim died recently. As I searched for ways to care for Melanie, Jim’s companion, and Jami, his...
