Reflections on the love and the challenges of our 2023 Thanksgiving family gathering.

The fact that the Samaritan overcame a longstanding religious and cultural divide makes his actions more than generous; he demonstrated remarkable grace. And the fact that the traveler‘s suffering was his own fault magnifies the Samaritan’s mercy even more.

Gratitude can fall into one of two categories. Most often it fits in both.

Most of us can relate to the man who didn’t have what he needed most. All of us can thank God for filling the gap through the goodness of others.

Three quotes give me something to remember that will help lighten my caregiving load.

Jesus tells us what the Surfside architects surely knew: Buildings constructed on rock will stand; those built on sand won’t.

A slice of our life to give a broader picture of our every day with Alzheimer’s. Memory is only the beginning of the problems.

He described something more than religious observance and offered something better than habits for a well-ordered life.

“Your time is valuable. Share it!” Advice I wouldn’t have expected to read. Truth I’ve discovered again and again—especially now that I’m a caregiver.

Rereading a post from one year ago reminds me the cycle continues and the circle won’t end.

“Thank you, Lord, for staying with us through each storm, even when we wonder if it will overwhelm us.”

I call this “My Chronicle,” sort of a diary recording the steps on our journey. And this week I feel I must mention that many of them are quite pleasant.

He was pretty satisfied with himself, with all he had done, and all he had avoided doing. But he hadn’t given God his heart, and I wonder: Have I?

Listen with me to the interactions between a young parent and her child, and see if you’re hearing the same phrases today.

Children everywhere are suffering, and Jesus cares. He cares not only about them but also about the adults in our care becoming more childlike month by month.

I’ve been thinking about happiness and contentment and satisfaction. And I can report that the last goal, although not always automatic, is the easiest to achieve.

The second in a series of devotions for October. “Here’s What Jesus Does.”  He reminds us of God’s care.

She was peaceful, gracious, encouraging, and always, always positive. I didn’t understand her secret till after she died.

Here’s hope for caregivers who feel oppressed—and a challenge for those who love them.

To live well with a dementia sufferer, you must enter their world. This is the main, but not the only, lesson I learned but actually used too slowly.