Retirement is a tricky time. It’s hard to know when to call it quits. Then once you’ve retired it’s hard to know if you can afford that fun vacation, new car, or second home. You may need to be careful. Whatever your circumstances it would be terrible to run out of money. Retirement can beContinue reading “Change up”
Author Archives: Kim Hofhiens
Sandwich Gen
The sandwich generation gets to welcome the newborns and help their aging parents. It is not easy trying to balance the sunrise of the new generation and the sunset of the passing one. We got caught in this strange ebb and flow just recently when two sweet little girls were born into our family. WeContinue reading “Sandwich Gen”
Wisdom’s Ways
Life is a gift that contains a cornucopia of experiences. At times, life can be difficult and lonely. Our individual experiences can separate us from each other and make us believe that no one else can ever understand us. Sometimes the future can look so bleak and scary that even people with great faith areContinue reading “Wisdom’s Ways”
Root of the Problem
The other day I shared my joy at the birth of a long awaited granddaughter. The woman, my neighbor smiled and laughed with me. Then she said, “babies are fine as long as they don’t ruin the planet.” In the distraction of the moment, I didn’t have an appropriate response. But the next morning, IContinue reading “Root of the Problem”
Trust in Trials
You may know someone who has had trouble getting pregnant. The pain and disappointment of childlessness intensifies with each failure or miscarriage. An intensely personal trial, infertility can be very difficult to overcome. Globally, infertility prevalence is estimated at 17.5%. There are fertility treatments and services that can be accessed in first world countries. However,Continue reading “Trust in Trials”
Foundation Stones
Jesus spoke in parables to ensure that those who truly seek Him would find Him. While those who are only interested in being entertained simply hear a story. Parables contain hidden spiritual truth to the sincere seeker of righteousness. Keeping that in mind, please examine this often misunderstood saying found in Matthew 16:15-18. 15 He saithContinue reading “Foundation Stones”
He Is Risen!
Skipping over the trials, the scourging, the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, the miracle of the Risen Lord is revealed. Even to this day, the testimonies of His disciples are irrefutable. He revealed Himself to so many. Giving comfort to His grieving disciples, Jesus first revealed Himself to Mary. Mary bore testimony to HisContinue reading “He Is Risen!”
Gethsemane
The Lord and His apostles sought the beautiful quiet of the garden of Gethsemane to pray. Jesus began His infinite atonement. Praying to the Father and suffering the pains of sin, He ultimately took upon Himself the sins of all mankind. 21 And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if they will hearkenContinue reading “Gethsemane”
Passover
The first night of Passover, Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread. It began as Jesus directed his apostles to find a quiet upper room where they could celebrate in the busy, crowded city. During this memorable feast, Jesus washed the Apostle’s feet. A sacred ordinance of service, Jesus took this momentContinue reading “Passover”
Parables
During the last week of his mortal ministry Jesus taught many parables. One of His most well known parables describes 5 foolish virgins who didn’t buy enough oil to last the evening before the bridegroom invited them to enter the marriage feast. They are contrasted to 5 wise virgins who brought enough oil but weren’tContinue reading “Parables”
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