When Someone You Love is in Pain
By: Colleen Arnold, MD Pain is a universal experience. Whether it is the temporary hurt of a broken ankle or something more permanent like arthritis, ...
Wisdom of the Wounded
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Stand up Before the Gray Head
God tells us, “You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man (or woman), and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.” Levi...
Be There Even When You Don’t Want To
Jesus tells us, “Love your neighbor,” and he does not add, “when you feel like it.” Deanna Thompson is Professor of Religion at Hamline University in ...
3 Ways to Respect Those in a Nursing Home
When I visited with my mother in the nursing home I always enjoyed talking with a woman named Susan, who, despite significant physical challenges, alw...
GOD’S BEST RELATIONSHIP ADVICE
God’s best relationship advice is “Love One Another.” To the point and simple, right? I’m not proud to admit it, but sometimes that advice is difficu...
The Everyday Good News of Easter
Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies writes, “We were made for beauty and truth and goodness.” During Lent, Christians reflect on the truths ...
Becoming a Family that Practices Honor
By Chris Marlink Our family was having a rough day. As we sat down to dinner, it was clear that an accumulation of slights, grievances, and careless w...
Sanity Tips for Taking a Loved One with Dementia on an Outing
By Cheryl Edwards-Cannon My mother lived with dementia for more than 15 years. For as long as she was able, I made every effort to take her along with...
When Seniors and Kids Connect Everyone Benefits
I am a hugger. When the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, I missed hugging my grandkids. We know that when seniors and kids connect everyone benefi...
Listening to Differing Opinions
By Sarah My relationship with my grandmother is difficult. While I was growing up, we fought over boundaries and ideas, because we have very differing...