Category Archives: ILLNESS or HOSPITAL

Ministering to the sick or dying

Church at the Assisted Living Facility

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Kathleen

I did a Sunday afternoon church service for a local assisted living facility.  Two friends came along to help.  I had my guitar so we could do some simple worship songs. This establishment has some residents who are memory impaired. … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Forgive My Parents!

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Kathleen

I was visiting with a sick, elderly friend. I never knew her to be a follower of Jesus,  yet she expected to go to heaven someday.  She told me the two people she did not look forward to seeing in … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Attack Solution

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Kathleen

Eight-year-old Alex was experiencing anxieties. His mother asked him to bring a note pad and pencil and write some instructions for what to do when this happens.  She didn’t know what she would tell him to write, but she was … Continue reading →

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Leprosy – Jesus Does it Again!

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Kathleen

Dr.  Abigail is a medical doctor serving as a missionary in a remote jungle in a developing country.  She recently spent a week in a village where the bush people rarely have an opportunity to see a doctor. There were … Continue reading →

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A Friend Becomes an Alcoholic

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Kathleen

I watched my friend Lesley slowly become an alcoholic.  Years passed, and her life and her abilities declined. I remember asking,  “Lesley, do you ever think about spiritual things?” I was impressed with her knowledge of God and the Bible.  She … Continue reading →

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A Precious Friend is Gone

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Kathleen

Anne-Marie was diagnosed with a terminal illness only months ago!  She was one of my most precious friends.  Now she’s gone. We met years ago in the waiting room of an infertility specialist, as neither of us had been able … Continue reading →

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God and the Broken Arm

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Kathleen

A Christian physician was asked to see a troubled woman in the emergency room.  He talked with her awhile and determined her deepest need was for a relationship with God.  Unfortunately, he was soon called away to see another patient.  … Continue reading →

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He Applied to Med School – But Why?

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Kathleen

David’s deep desire had always been to serve God on the mission field.  He applied to med school. But why? It was exactly four years since high school graduation.  Now in four days, he would graduate from the university.  He’d … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Easy Being a Single Mom

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Kathleen

I was shopping for a gift from a wedding registry. The sales clerk was most helpful.  She actually invited me into her office while she ordered the gift for me. I complimented her on her beautiful tan. She explained she’s … Continue reading →

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Doing Church for the Old Folks

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Kathleen

A friend and I were doing a church service for the old folks in an assisted living facility.  Most were quite elderly. We opened by singing three songs of worship, followed by prayer.  I then shared an interesting statement our … Continue reading →

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