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must-see destinations

by Jeff Olson on April 13th, 2013 | 5 responses
The title of a 2010 LIFE special edition magazine reads: “Heaven on Earth: The World’s Must-See Destinations.” It contains stunning photography of places such as the Grand Canyon, Alaska’s Denali, Petra in Jordan, and Rio de Janeiro. I’ve actually been fortunate enough to visit a few of... read more »

a psalm for the struggle

by jennifer benson schuldt on March 3rd, 2013 | no responses
It was the kind of eatery where you stand in line, place your order, and then step aside to wait for your food to appear. After I did just that, a young man took my place in front of the cash register. He ordered his food by using gestures and broken words. Paying was difficult for him, because one... read more »

the world and I

by pohfangchia on February 24th, 2013 | one response
I didn’t realize how far I was removed from reality until I read The Hunger Games. It jolted me into doing some research. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates for 2010, there are about 925-million hungry people in the world. That means 13.6 percent of the... read more »

the only thing

by mike wittmer on December 17th, 2012 | 12 responses
My elderly friend called me to ask if I would come over and pray with his wife who he thought might not survive the night. It was a sacred privilege to kneel beside her bed. When I grasped Janet’s hand, she looked at me and said, “How do I do this? I’ve never died before.” I asked her if she... read more »

November 26, 2012

by Today's Conversation on November 26th, 2012 | 4 responses
What’s a good way to encourage a friend who’s feeling down due to the loss of a family member or friend? ... read more »

lousy comforters

by pohfangchia on November 18th, 2012 | 4 responses
I’m often tongue-tied when I attend a funeral or visit someone in the hospital. As soon as I open my mouth, it concerns me that I’m sounding like one of Job’s friends. They were better comforters when they kept their mouths shut rather than when they opened them (Job 2:11-13). Their advice and... read more »

young widow’s rant

by roxanne robbins on September 13th, 2012 | 2 responses
I’ve never met Stephanie Olson, but through social media I came across her blog The Young Widow’s Rant. The website reveals that her husband recently died at age 33, leaving Stephanie a young widow (age 30) with two young children. I learned that their son Isaac was about to have a party to... read more »

blessings on the mourners

by winn collier on July 24th, 2012 | 7 responses
A man with whom I attended college committed suicide recently. He killed himself on the 3-year anniversary of the day his wife died. He left behind a video in which he told how heartbroken he had been and of the many ways he had attempted to assuage his sorrow. I’m sad for my friend. I’m sorry... read more »

lost

by mike wittmer on June 21st, 2012 | 2 responses
Yesterday I lost my wedding ring. I was splashing about in a river when the wet band apparently slipped off my finger. I’m devastated. I can’t afford to replace what I lost, as the price of gold is at an all time high. But even as I’m feeling sorry for myself, I realize that I’ve lost only... read more »

where they are

by tom felten on June 17th, 2012 | one response
It was news that deeply saddened me. My nephew’s wife, more than 2 months pregnant, found out that the baby within her womb was no longer living. I sent her and my nephew a message—expressing my grief and assuring them of my love. A few hours later, another niece gave birth to a healthy baby... read more »
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