In my earlier blog I identified the first four tips for grieving through the Holiday Season. In this second blog I will continue that work and cover the next three tips. I pray that God will use these tips to help you or a loved one who may be grieving through the upcoming holidays. 5) God […]
Grieving Through the Holidays: Part 3 of 3
In my last two blogs (Grieving through the Holidays: Part 1 and Grieving through the Holidays: Part 2) I identified seven tips for grieving through the Holiday. I pray that those have helped you or a loved one who need this information. In this last blog I will discuss the last three tips. May the Lord use […]
How to comfort a grieving friend who has lost a close loved one
In my job as a pastoral minister, I often work with families who are grieving. So when I consider the title of this post, I’m moved to comment—first of all—on what NOT to say to a friend who’s lost a loved one. So I’ll begin there and move on to some helpful things to say. […]
Revitalizing your marriage Part 2: Two Key Rules of Communication
Two key rules of communication: what is heard is more important than what is said, and agree on what time is too late to carry on difficult conversations. No matter what the relationship is: parent, spouse, or friend these truths are going to help revitalize any relationship. My hope and prayer is that you can use […]
Revitalizing Your Marriage: Part 1
Change is in the air! We see it all over in nature as the the trees let go of the old to make eventual room for the new. This truth of nature got me thinking about what do I need to let go of so that my relationships can become revitalized. The first thing that […]
What to say (and NOT say) when visiting a friend or family member in the hospital
From the Editor: There’s something about stepping into a hospital elevator that makes many of us feel uneasy. So we asked our guest contributor, Maureen Otremba, to help us make a hospital visit as comfortable as possible, for you AND the friend you’re visiting! My work as a church minister includes making hospital visits to […]