The apostle Paul was a singer! No matter what he was facing or hardship he was enduring, he sang praises to God. With his songs he set an example for every Christian.

A reader asked for advice, and even though this is not an advice-giving blog, his question reminded me of some experiences that may help him.

Since before eternity, everything God has done and said shows something we need to understand in order to thrive. We’re better together. We shouldn’t try to go it alone.

When we stop to consider “quality of life,” whose life are we thinking about most?

Bob Ely showed me a ministry I’ve tried to continue. As I’ve sought to fill his shoes, I need to think about who will fill mine.

Another Alzheimer’s caregiver I know kept a journal at first, with notes and stories he thought he might share sometime.“But after a while I didn’t have as much to write,” he said. Not that much was changing. Not that much was new. That’s how it is with me now.

“You are what you eat.” It’s true spiritually as well as physically. Today’s passage from 2 Timothy tells why.

Here’s what’s good when you’re sick and you live alone. But it’s not all good. Not at all.

Do I have someone in my life I can look to? Is the pattern of my life an example others can imitate?

A day-by-day chronicle of the good things coming our way. We’re doing as well as possible.

Spiritual growth is a matter of what we flee and also what we pursue.

‘I’m truly glad for times like these.
I’m not alone. But . . .  she’s not here.’

Three pictures of everyday endurance encourage us to endure every day!

Some of the abundance that makes our distress less difficult should be classed as privilege, not blessing.

At some point, you may be called on to sacrifice for the sake of the gospel. Are you willing to pay the price?

Three of my conclusions that seem worth sharing with a new caregiver: ‘Seize the day.’ ‘Claim your mission.’ ‘Move forward.’

One father’s love reminds us of our Father’s determination to help us get to the finish line.

His email reminded me of fears and frustrations I encountered when I was where he is today. It’s good for me to think about how I’m doing now compared to then.

Have you ever asked yourself where you can find the strength to deal with your difficulties? In 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Paul gives the answer.

Caregiving is a conundrum. On the one hand, it is an honorable opportunity for its own sake and with its own rewards, while the other hand is often mired in guilt and self-loathing that comes from not doing enough, or doing too much of what we shouldn’t.