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My dad passed away a few years ago. Today, my mom, who has Alzheimer’s, lives in an assisted living home near us. Neither of my parents ever wanted to be a burden to anyone, but we wanted to provide... Continue Reading »
Whether our loved ones are young or old, we do not want them to die. Period. Even if we live with faith in our eventual, eternal reunion with them, we know that their passage will leave a void. I... Continue Reading »
Many people believe the basic fears are fear of falling, fear of abandonment, and fear of loud noises. If, when you were a kid, your mother abandoned you by throwing you out of a three-story window and you made... Continue Reading »
Soups were invented for cold winter days. And what choices there are! There are cream soups and chowders. There are meaty and fishy soups. There are clear broth soups and soups heavy with meats and vegetables. Every cook has... Continue Reading »
This has been a very hard year for us, because we’ve both lost our jobs and I’m not even sure we’re going to be able to keep our house. I know Christmas is supposed to be a time of... Continue Reading »
Have you ever heard the complaint, “Christmas has become too commercial”? I am pretty sure I have echoed that sentiment myself. In 1996, Washington Times writer Larry Witham, in an article entitled “Rescuing Christmas From Its Pagan Beginnings,” wrote:... Continue Reading »
What is the best gift you ever received at Christmas? Maybe it was something you received as a child, like the bicycle you were dreaming about, or maybe it was a special announcement from a loved one, like an... Continue Reading »
Among the many things that we all fear, stroke has to be one of the worst. Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is one of those medical events that can fundamentally change the way we live. It can affect our... Continue Reading »
“Everyone has their story. Take time to listen.” Of all the advice my grandmother, Helen Corder Keisler, could have written for a young, impressionable preacher, she chose to pen these words inside the cover of my first study Bible,... Continue Reading »
For many years I have had a love-hate relationship with the Christmas season. I love the Christmas season because it provides opportunities to reflect on the coming of God’s Son to save humanity from sin. In his letter to... Continue Reading »
One of the most pleasant things about doing this column is hearing from readers as I did on a recent day when someone wrote asking for a white cake frosting recipe. I could have helped her with that and... Continue Reading »
We are in the season that reminds us to be thankful for what we have. One of the things we should be thankful for is having a retirement account. There are many people (too many) who have not adequately... Continue Reading »
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