Category Archives: Faith

Keeping Christmas Simple…by Linda Carlblom

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Linda Carlblom

I’m struck today by how complicated Christmas has gotten. A friend who is caring for her husband who has Alzheimer’s feels bad because she hasn’t had time to put up a tree or decorations. She just isn’t in the mood … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Faith, Family Life, Uncategorized | Tagged baby Jesus, Christmas chaos, Keeping Christmas simple, silent night, simplicity | 2 Comments

Ten Ways to be a Friend that Matters . . . by Peggy Levesque

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Peggy Levesque

One late September afternoon, just over a year ago, I sank onto a patio chair next to my oldest son, Erik, and allowed the dragging fatigue of the past five hours to drain from my shoulders. We had accomplished the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Friendship, Grief, Life Transitions | Tagged Caring for the caregiver, friendship, friendship group | 10 Comments

The Day I Became a Friend of the King of Tonga…Judy Robertson

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Judy Robertson

The Day I Became a Friend of the King of Tonga Bats! Skinned bats’ wings poked out of hand-woven grass baskets. Their tiny fox-like heads and beady eyes stared at me although they were dead and prepared for cooking. Bats … Continue reading →