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Pastoral Care to the Elderly is Still Needed

posted by Linda Mintle

My 90- year-old father has always been an easy going person. It takes a lot to get him to a point that he feels he must confront someone. A year ago, my mom passed away. She had been very ill [...]

Are Churches Neglecting the Elderly?

posted by Linda Mintle

Before my 84-year-old mom died last year, she received a letter from the church she had been a member of for more than 60 years. The letter informed her that she no longer had voting privileges because of her lack of attendance [...]

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posted 8:00:12am Jun. 17, 2013 | read full post »

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posted 7:35:22am Jun. 13, 2013 | read full post »

A Bully Now Anti-Bully--A Spiritual Lesson
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posted 9:48:33am Jun. 12, 2013 | read full post »


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