Tag Archives: Grief

Hospice Comes to Our Home

Posted on March 6, 2013 by tnealtarver

For almost two weeks now, Ellen and I have been involved in dealing with a loved one’s imminent death. Her 90-year-old mother fell and broke a hip. Ever since, the family has gone from one crisis to the next. We’d … Continue reading →

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4 Benefits of a Healthy Community

Posted on May 11, 2012 by tnealtarver

Josh Hamilton hit four homeruns on Tuesday night. Some of you are asking … Who’s Josh Hamilton? What do homeruns have to do with Christian community? What’s a homerun? (Well, probably no one’s asking this question; and if you are, … Continue reading →

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When the Dog Licks Your Leg, You Better Run

Posted on August 27, 2011 by tnealtarver

Let me begin with the fact that a house blew up in our community the spring before we moved into town. Gas! Boom! No laughing matter here. Today I smelled gas—a strong-headache-inducing-dog-licking-my-leg-overpowering odor. I let the dog out before I … Continue reading →

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4 Lessons I Learned from “Heaven Is For Real”

Posted on June 9, 2011 by tnealtarver

From time to time, I want to connect you with some good reading that relates to the ONE, HOME, and the JOURNEY. In my initial attempt, I offer you my take on the bestseller Heaven Is For Real by Todd … Continue reading →

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