Devotions
People-Pleasing vs. God-Pleasing: A Christian Caregiver’s Struggle in Healthcare
My first year in college I remember reading a book about the church being counterculture. It was a rather revolutionary thought to me, as well as deeply uncomfortable. As a recovering people pleaser, there have been many times when I thought, no I felt, that I needed the approval of everyone I met. I have great admiration for those of you who do not share this burden.
Stop Carrying It Alone: Giving Your Worries to God
Have you let worry creep into your life? It happens with great ease when we take our eyes off God. In the middle of caregiving tasks we become distracted by our to-do lists. When we finally look up we realize that a whole day, week, month has gone by without spending time with the Lord.
When Caregiving Advice Conflicts with Your Faith: How to Stand Firm in Christ
How often do you receive advice when you share with people about being a caregiver? I bet it is easy to pick out who has actually gone through your type of situation. There is a lot of bad advice floating around—thank you, social media. Most of it comes from people who want to comfort you but have no idea what they are talking about.
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Spiritual Growth Through Caregiving: What It Means to Bear Fruit
I love to garden. It is one of the joys of my life to go muck around in the dirt and see God’s beautiful creation up close. It also makes certain parts of the Bible come alive for me. Agricultural symbolism is heavy in scripture. While it made sense to a lot of the audience of the time, many people today don’t understand the deeper meaning.
Speaking Truth in Love: Faith Conversations in Times of Illness and Grief
Since the time of the original sin, people have lived in a broken world. We hear about it every day. Crime, wars, disease—all byproducts of this gap that was created between us and God. Since this is the case, we all understand the natural life cycle. Birth through death, we all have similar milestones that link us together. So the question is, why are we unable to talk about it?
Caregiving Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Embracing Your Unique Role
When I think of caregiving, my mind first pictures people that provide full-time, in-home care. But there are many caregivers that do not fit into this category. What ways are they able to share what they have?
Overcoming Caregiver Fatigue Through Faith in God’s Promises
Caregiving has a way of exposing our limits. There are days our bodies ache, our patience is worn thin, and our hearts are heavy with decisions that no one else sees. In these moments, it is wonderful to look on scriptures such as these and remember that God does not grow weary, even when we do.
Humble Service in Caregiving: Reflecting Christ in Difficult Family Dynamics
Humble service is the foundation upon which caregiving is built. It is putting someone else’s interests ahead of your own on a daily basis, even when it comes at a personal loss. Most caregivers I have met have no problem with this, but I want to encourage you to look deeper than time and money commitments. Spiritual nourishment and Christian unity are also important.
Salvation Is a Gift, Not a Goal: Finding Rest in God’s Grace
This scripture should bring deep relief to people. Despite what the world will tell you, salvation is not something we earn, achieve, or maintain by effort. It is not a reward for being a “good person.” It is a gift—freely given— by God, received through faith.
Why Jesus Alone Saves: A Biblical Reminder for the Christmas Season
Before our sin, before human failure, and before our fears, Jesus, the Son of God existed. He did not come into being because God needed a backup plan. He was not created like Adam, nor was he a reincarnated version of one of the fathers of our faith (Abraham, Elijah, etc.). Lies like this abound in the world today to confuse us into thinking that Jesus wasn’t who he said he was. “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (John 14:6)
The Messiah Is Born: Rejoicing in God’s Promises This Advent
The day had finally come. The Messiah was born in the city of David. All the years of waiting had come to an end. God’s promises were fulfilled, the prophecies were proved true, and the heavenly host celebrated.
Mary’s Song of Praise: Rejoicing in God’s Faithfulness This Advent
Mary’s life was about to be changed and it would also change the world forever. With an answer that echoed through the generations, she accepted God’s plan for her life to conceive and bear a son. This son was not going to be from her betrothed. It would be of the Holy Spirit so that the child would be called holy—the Son of God.