by Georgia Shaffer | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Mom, once you get settled, you’ll just love it,” Jennifer said. “They have all kinds of activities like Bingo. You love bingo. They do crafts, have movies and do one day excursions.” “I just want to stay in my own home,” her...
by Georgia Shaffer | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
We struggle as we juggle the demands of our typical schedules plus the added demands of Christmas preparations such as decorating, shopping, sending cards, wrapping gifts or baking cookies. Although it’s impossible to eliminate stress, these four suggestions...
by Georgia Shaffer | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Some say I should never ask, “Why God?” But, when I’m being authentic with God and myself, this question frequently runs through my mind. Why did my friend betray me? Why does it have to hurt so badly? Why did you allow this to happen, God? Not that...
by Georgia Shaffer | Nov 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the Old Testament story of Job, the words of Job’s friends not only failed to comfort him but added to his distress. He said, “The souls of the wounded cry out for help” (Job 24:12 NIV). Unfortunately, his friends were unable to provide any...