remove the stigma. When theists see that their friends, their neighbors, their co-workers, the people in the sports and entertainment world whom they admire, and even their political representatives are atheists, they may come to realize that atheists are good decent people. They may come t...
Oh, what a difference a month makes; Minnesota's pro teams have been in the doldrums, but a hot streak for the Twins, a good draft for the Wolves and a key... Supplementing the standard H & E section with alcian blue gives valuable additional information in many cases. It may show ...
The ladies at the place where mom lives always say things like, “Oh, you have such a good daughter.” And I wince, because really, I can very much be that clanging gong in 1 Corinthians 13 who goes through the acts of service without the purity of love in my heart. And every day...
Facing the death of a loved one is a painful experience and while expressing to a person who is dying what they have meant to you and telling them that they will be missed is important, giving them permission to die is a loving way of helping them transition into death. Oftentimes, a ...
If you’re in Indian country after dark, no one moves, makes noise, or leaves their hole. If you have to pee, it’s in the hole. If you have to take a crap, you try to scrap out a smaller hole, in your hole, do it and cover it up. That’s life in the infantry. Plus, ...
mostly because I wanted the man’s spouse to have someone to talk to about what happened. The fellow at the ED check-in desk could not have been any nicer. He took my card and heard the story which he said he would pass on to the man. I then found a chaplain, who was equally ...
The last time I spoke to my mother she was cranky, which I took to be a good sign. One thing I learned in our 52 years together was an irritated mom was a happy, healthy mom. The cause of her irritation? The hospital had served her a no-salt breakfast. “I don’t have heart ...
However, it’s well worth the chance of getting wet – the lush beauty that comes with the rain makes this one of the most beautiful places in Washington. Camping, hiking, beachcombing, and sightseeing are all right at your fingertips. Check out Kalaloch Campground for a great spot to ...
“O quam bonum, et jucundum, est habitare cum fratribus in unum.” It was only years later that I learned it was from the Bea psalter. He passed into eternity ten years ago, before I had the chance to tell him. Still makes for a nice toast, though.CHRISTMAS...
Fifteen of these stated Dignity Therapy alone; the other half that they used this approach alongside other models, or as a basis for other, local interventions. For example, one of the longer such responses stated: We use chaplaincy & guidelines and features of Dignity and Meaning based ...