Guard Your Mouth
By Loretta Newton Proverbs 21:23: “He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.” Diane and...
By Loretta Newton Proverbs 21:23: “He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.” Diane and...
Karen Mulder | 1 min read
Be our dinner guests. When I was critically ill and confined to my home, it was the highlight of our day when friends not only brought dinner, but also joined us for dinner and conversation. (The dinner-guest schedule was arranged by a caring friends and by my parish nurse.) A friend typed my favorite Bible verses in large print on her computer. I posted one verse in each room of my home, so that when I walked into a room I had something positive to read and think about. Ask the person for their favorite verses or use my favorites; Proverbs 3:5; Psalm 91:4; Psalm 115:1; Isiah 49:15,16; Jeremiah 29:11-14.
jmesler | 3 min read
How can you be a friend to a person with a terminal illness? First of all, consider the type of relationship you...
Karen Mulder | 4 min read
Should we bring a gift to a terminally ill friend? Kate Bowler, who has stage IV colon cancer, says by all means...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Just a few days after learning that our dear friend Jim had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, the calendar...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Do you know what to say when a friend shares that he or she is having marital problems? You want to help and lend a...
Jennifer Miller | 4 min read
Editor’s note: the following story is adapted from Karen’s book, The Compassionate Congregation. Judy shares the...
Karen Mulder | 2 min read
Consider this scenario: your friend has told you about a difficult life situation he/she is currently experiencing....
Jennifer Miller | 2 min read
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