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Jesus Loved Them, Part 5: Just one meeting changed everything
All his life he felt less than. Could this miracle-working teacher show him his true worth?
Through the decades, our life has been filled with love notes
All of our life he wrote me love notes. And now I’m writing them to him.
Marking an unremarkable anniversary with the woman I’ll never forget
For the first time in 51 years, we didn’t celebrate our wedding anniversary. But I marked the occasion in a way I’ll always remember.
Jesus Loved Them, Part 4: Two sisters, two choices, top priority
Many caregivers can identify with Martha’s complaint. Many more would be helped by imitating Mary.
My 30-minute outburst: new rage and new grief in a new chapter
Briefly Sunday night I couldn’t contain the negative emotions or stop the agitated outburst.
Jesus Loved Them, Part 3: Describing worship to an outcast—and us
This is the “kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship.”
The questions I tried to answer, and the one that left me speechless
Benevolent lies are stock-in-trade for Alzheimer’s caregivers. But I couldn’t think of any way to respond to a question that struck at the core of what she’s facing.
Jesus Loved Them, Part 2: Confronted with the challenge to believe
Despite his great learning from the Old Testament Scriptures, Nicodemus still had trouble acknowledging the divinity of the One those Scriptures had foretold. His was a struggle that has been repeated from his time till now.
Calculating ‘quality of life’ amid my not-finished-yet goodbye
Another trip to the hospital for a condition that hadn’t taken us there before. How many more trips will there be?
Jesus Loved Them, Part 1: Matthew, a surprising call to discipleship
Jesus loved him. Jesus called him. We can say both are true for us, too.
Four more conclusions in response to a caregiver’s plea for help
A caregiver’s plea for help in dealing with his task reminded me of conclusions that have come to me in more than five years of caregiving.
Monday Meditation: New Beginnings, Part three: The body thrives
We can identify with the generosity reported in this passage because we’re still seeing it in the church today.
A caregiver’s plea for help: ‘I feel bad about feeling bad!’
A reader asked for advice, and that’s not what this blog is about. But maybe some stories from my experience will help him.
Monday Meditation: New Beginnings, Part two: It’s all about Jesus
The passage has just one message, and it is a truth for every person in any situation.
‘Be the husband.’ What did I think that advice really means?
You must protect your relationship so you can “be the husband” they told me. I’m still working to decide and discover what that means.
Monday Meditation: New Beginnings, Part one: The Spirit comes
Even with many legitimate criticisms and concerns for the church today, we read today’s passage and see that the church came from God.
Making the best decisions will likely continue to be a challenge
I thought the pressure of making difficult decisions would end with Evelyn living in residential care. Saturday morning I realized that end won’t likely be anytime soon.
Monday Meditation: He’s Alive! Part 6: Waiting was what they needed
They could have left to pursue their own devices. But instead they gathered and prayed and watched and waited. And in their wait, they set an example for each of us.
An acrostic to help me remember six goals for a life on purpose
The list helps me keep from living my life haphazardly. I don’t accomplish every goal every day, but these are a good checklist for every week.
Monday Meditation: He’s Alive! Part 5: He served a simple meal
This account of breakfast with Jesus is one of the most compelling in Scripture. Let’s think about the simple meal Jesus himself fixed for his amazed disciples.