Commentary

Family Discussions

As a child, my best days were spent swimming in the pool my father managed at Double Lakes. The pool was huge. It was filled from a creek which entered at one end of the pool area and was dammed up at the other end.

Family Discussions

The sky was overcast and promised rain with colder temperatures. Abe rubbed his gnarled knuckles as he tried to get some of the arthritic pain to subside. 'Oh well,' he thought, 'by noon I should be able to work on my tractor, but first I need a few supplies.

Thinking Out Loud

Seek Out The Right Kind of Social Support. The idea that you should seek out social support during grief is one of the most common pieces of advice out there for processing grief. It’s also one of the most misunderstood.

Maddison’s Corner

The nostalgia of original consoles is something I feel is unmatched. I remember when I was younger, in the garage my parents had turned it into a sort of “hang out” space. In this space was an old CRT television hooked up to some sort of sega console that I played on with my father once or twice.

When Will It Happen?

By Ken Murrell, Depew Church of ChristHis church family didn’t know it. His wife and children were unaware of what was happening. He had no idea how serious it was, but it was about to be revealed!He finally decided to consult with his doctor. Tests confirmed it. The diagnosis was cancer.

What Can Lead You To God?

What might God do to lead you to Him? What circumstances would lead you to Him?When someone is called to God, is it by humble circumstances or through some magnificent miracle? How might God help you to know Him better and bring you closer to Him? Is it through suffering? Blessings?

Shopping Problems

There are those who are aware of the fact that women do most of the shopping for their family.Most aren't aware of the problems these women have to cope with unless they are shared.

Thinking Out Loud

Scissortail Hospice Chaplain Bristow, Oklahoma ONHL Hospice Chaplain Drumright, Oklahoma Grief is a highly individual process, as unique as the people experiencing it.

Thinking Out Loud

The death of a child is always a devastating affair. Its effect is often felt widely and can have an impact on so many people including the extended family, school friends, and their families, as well as the teachers and staff from their schools.