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Grief can get in the way, but don’t feel like you have to fake it By Emily Gurnon December 25, 2018 In the midst of frenetic advertising, pressure to shop for gifts and the ubiquitous seasonal music, the holidays can be an especially hard time if you’re depressed or missing a lost loved one. The contrast between...

Hope is in air around us this time of year.  Hope for a wonderful Christmas Season.  Hope for the love of Christ Jesus, born in Bethlehem, to shine in everyone.   Hope for the health of loved ones.  Hope for family members and friends to be reconciled.   Hope that those traveling for the holidays will arrive...

In this ‘Friends Talk Money’ podcast, financial planning after you retire By Richard Eisenberg Money & Work Editor December 23, 2019 So much about retirement planning is about making smart money decisions to get you to the time when you’ll retire. But what about managing your money after you retire? The latest Friends Talk Money podcast episode, which you can hear...

6 ideas for bringing up an often touchy subject with your loved one By Mark Ray December 20, 2019 Helene Rosenthal’s day starts when she gets out of bed and puts in her hearing aids, something that’s as natural as brushing her teeth. It ends when she climbs into bed and says to her husband, Jim, “Is...

Pastor Larry Stappler’s Christmas message of hope.

4 ways that choosing, and hanging with, the right ones can help By Rashelle Brown  You know that friend who’s kind of a bad influence? The one who’s great at convincing you to have one more glass of wine or to split the appetizer platter when you know you should opt for the steamed edamame instead?...

The centenarian baking champion shares ingredients for a long, sweet life By Kevyn Burger  Credit: NBC Universal Marjorie Johnson celebrating her birthday on The Kelly Clarkson Show In honor of her most recent birthday, Marjorie Johnson was serenaded by a Grammy Award-winning singer and an Emmy award-winning comedian on a national TV show. It wasn’t just any...

Immanuel Foundation Director Heidi Hickethier is inspired by the spirit of holiday giving.

Here’s what researchers know so far By Patricia Corrigan Contributing Writer  (Editor’s note: This is the fourth story in a four-part weekly series on meditation, including its benefits for pain management, mental health and overall well-being. The first article in the series is Do You Meditate? Here’s Why You Might Want To; the second article is How Meditation Can...

Chef Nelson & Recreation Manager Hannah Brown provide tips for holiday entertaining and share the fun festivities happening this holiday season at Immanuel Lutheran Communities.