Illness and physical limitations can put a strain on relationships. The time we need each other most is the time our relationships come under the hardest testing. Here are some tips I’ve discovered for strengthening relationships under pressure. I’m imperfectly working on implementing them. Relationships with spouse and family 1. Ask for help clearly and…
Category: Inspiration
Delight
Disclaimer: the people are real but the names have been altered to protect the innocent. About supper time, there was a soft knock at the door. I was aware that old Mrs. L might drop by, so I answered the door unenthusiastically. But she looked pathetic so I invited her in. She had a furrowed…
The Rough Door
Disclaimer: This short story is an allegory/parable meant to convey a spiritual truth, not to describe a physical object in Heaven. Lately, during times of pain, I picture God’s throne room. At one end of the long room opposite the throne stands huge, ornately carved double gold doors on well oiled hinges that open at…
Visor or Vista?
I was driving along a country road through beautiful forested hills. Although it was lovely, the heaviness of human cares seemed to shadow the scene. “What should I do about …..? How should I …..?” As I headed up a hill, I realized my car visor was blocking part of my view. I flipped it…
Hesed
My father’s repeated, long absences and marital unfaithfulness taught me at a young age that human love is unreliable. Then my mother’s early death taught me that even faithful human love comes to an end. Recently I’ve been reminded that health can also leave at any time. We have all been hurt, disappointed, and scared….