Devotions
Strength to Serve: Depending on God in Caregiving
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 ESV
Strength for the Next Step
“The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Exodus 15:2 ESV
Peace in the Chaos of Caregiving
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 ESV
Strength to Serve: Depending on God in Caregiving
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 ESV
Strength for the Next Step
“The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Exodus 15:2 ESV
Peace in the Chaos of Caregiving
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 ESV
Seen in the Small Things
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23 ESV
When You Need Hope, Find it in the Steadfast Love of the Lord
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22 ESV
When You Wonder if Caregiving Matters, Do Not Grow Weary
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 ESV
More Than Words: Living a Faith That Obeys
When confronted with the end of their loved one’s life, the caregiver may wonder what everything in this world means. The book of Ecclesiastes explores the frustrations and mysteries of life. Wealth, pleasure, wisdom, work– none of them ultimately satisfy the deepest needs of the human heart. After examining “everything under the sun,” the Preacher (who is narrating the book) comes to the a simple but profound conclusion: we must fear God and keep his commandments.
Led By Truth: Seeking God’s Guidance in Caregiving
Family caregiving often begins with a steep learning curve. When a loved one becomes ill or needs daily support, many caregivers quickly realize how much they don’t know. How do I manage medications? What is the best way to help with mobility? How do I navigate the medical system?
Rooted in Truth Through the Trials of Caregiving
Like a child being scolded for grabbing a cookie before dinner, we often do not associate rules with joy. When we read about God’s laws in the Bible, what we tend to focus on is the restriction. You may even ask yourself how the Mosaic law–full of its sacrifices and commandments–can bring life?
More Than Words: Living a Faith That Obeys
When confronted with the end of their loved one’s life, the caregiver may wonder what everything in this world means. The book of Ecclesiastes explores the frustrations and mysteries of life. Wealth, pleasure, wisdom, work– none of them ultimately satisfy the deepest needs of the human heart. After examining “everything under the sun,” the Preacher (who is narrating the book) comes to the a simple but profound conclusion: we must fear God and keep his commandments.
Led By Truth: Seeking God’s Guidance in Caregiving
Family caregiving often begins with a steep learning curve. When a loved one becomes ill or needs daily support, many caregivers quickly realize how much they don’t know. How do I manage medications? What is the best way to help with mobility? How do I navigate the medical system?
Rooted in Truth Through the Trials of Caregiving
Like a child being scolded for grabbing a cookie before dinner, we often do not associate rules with joy. When we read about God’s laws in the Bible, what we tend to focus on is the restriction. You may even ask yourself how the Mosaic law–full of its sacrifices and commandments–can bring life?
How God’s Law Revives the Soul: Finding Joy in His Commands
Like a child being scolded for grabbing a cookie before dinner, we often do not associate rules with joy. When we read about God’s laws in the Bible, what we tend to focus on is the restriction. You may even ask yourself how the Mosaic law–full of its sacrifices and commandments–can bring life?
When Faith Looks Foolish: Trusting God When Others Don’t Understand
There are many times in my daily life that I encounter people that think they have all the answers. Sometimes they are right. Often they are wrong. And frequently, they argue against God’s wisdom because they are waiting for “new knowledge” or a “special revelation” that will make God real to them.
Encouragement for Grieving Caregivers: Hope that Looks Forward
Someone recently asked me an honest question about my grief over losing my daughter to heart disease. She asked if I could go back and were I to have a choice about whether or not to be a mom to a child with special needs, would I choose to bypass all the heartache? I acknowledged that there are many things that I would do differently, but having my daughter would not be something I’d change. So, it made me wonder about how we, as believers, see our hardships in this life.