Suzette Katopodes
My Concrete Dove
The Language of Alzheimer’s-Why Taking Your Best Guess Might Work
Best guess: If you guess something, you give an answer or provide an opinion which may not be true because you do not have definite knowledge about the matter concerned. This definition, from the Collins Dictionary, accurately describes what it's like to take care of...
How a Near Disaster Taught Me the Importance of Slowing Down
A few weeks ago, on the way home from my sister's day program, we stopped by the nature trail to try out the new transport chair. My sister, Michelle, has Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease, and she's become more and more unsteady on her feet, so we've started...
Finding Renewal Through Selfcare – Do Your Hands Need a Spa Day?
My sister usually spends a few hours with our mom on Sunday. That, screen-free Sunday, and a couple of homemade meals my brother dropped off made room for respite and renewal. And I am so very grateful!
Four IMPORTANT Tips for Family Caregivers
These are important tips for family caregivers and everyone else, too. There is always the possibility that you will either be a caregiver or need one at some point in your life. It's smart to prepare for the hard winter of the caregiving season by taking care of...
The words you use to describe jesus can improve your prayer life
Get answers to these questions:
1. What would happen if I prayed with a deeper understanding of who it is that I’m praying to?
2. What could change about the approach, posture, or tone of your prayers with that in mind?
3. Would a deeper understanding help you develop or change your practice of prayer?
Jesus Is The Light of The World
Our last and most important candle of the Advent wreath is in the center. It is white and represents Jesus, Who is the Light of the world and the center of all things.
God’s Love is Faithful and His Promises True
No place at the inn. What would you do in that situation? You are in labor and about to have a baby, but upon arrival, the hospital folks tell you, “Sorry, but we’re full.” Where would you go? More importantly, would you trust God to get you there?
Let Your Love Announce Immanuel-God with Us
Advent is the time before Christmas that many Christians use to reset their focus toward Christ through His Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. And, just maybe, let at least some of the hustle and bustle of the traditional holiday season settle for a little while each week.
Sharing The Sweet Joy of the Lord without Even Trying
It is the third week of Advent, and this week we focus on Joy. We’re talking about the sweet joy of the Lord, who is the joy in Christmas that lasts all year long.
Behold the Good News of Great Joy
One starry night in Bethlehem, shepherds saw the glory of God through visiting angels, who shared the news — a Savior is born!
Picture a star-filled night over pastureland outside of the city where shepherds are resting, with their flocks, after a long day’s work. Then, all of a sudden, they see an angel appear before them
