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Monday meditation: lifetime loyalty, the  power of a promise kept
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 6/26/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 6/26/23

Monday meditation: lifetime loyalty, the power of a promise kept

David stayed true to the commitment he and Jonathan had made to each other, long after Jonathan was gone. What can we learn from such an example of faithfulness?

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How and why caregivers order their days around another’s needs
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 6/21/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 6/21/23

How and why caregivers order their days around another’s needs

If accommodation is healthy and normal, why does it feel like such a burden to the caregiver?

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Monday meditation: You’re not alone, or at least you shouldn’t be
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 6/19/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 6/19/23

Monday meditation: You’re not alone, or at least you shouldn’t be

“I told Siri I was lonely, and she apologized. So that was nice.” But when it comes to caregivers and friendship, we all need better than ‘nice.’

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Long friendships, quick goodbyes, and a chapter’s certain end
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 6/14/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 6/14/23

Long friendships, quick goodbyes, and a chapter’s certain end

With the daily changes in our lives, it’s difficult to decide when one chapter ended and another has begun. But crossroads like this one make it clear we’ve turned a new page.

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Monday meditation: Which giant? Whose battle? What victory?
Mark A. Taylor 6/12/23 Mark A. Taylor 6/12/23

Monday meditation: Which giant? Whose battle? What victory?

The giant David faced reminds us of the giant looming large in our lives: Ugly, strong, and inspiring fear. Will God help us fight this battle, too?

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‘All my life you have been faithful’—and God’s not the only one!
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 6/7/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 6/7/23

‘All my life you have been faithful’—and God’s not the only one!

A freezer full of food—what a reminder of how blessed our lives have been!

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Monday meditation: Samuel’s challenge to choose . . . and ours
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 6/5/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 6/5/23

Monday meditation: Samuel’s challenge to choose . . . and ours

Samuel looked at a long line of possibilities before he found Israel’s future king. How could that encourage us with the choices we’re forced to make?

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Shared story: We promised she would always know she was loved
Shared Story Mark A. Taylor 6/2/23 Shared Story Mark A. Taylor 6/2/23

Shared story: We promised she would always know she was loved

Notes from a 10-year unchosen journey by a family committed to keeping their promise to their dad

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Everything’s the same. Everything’s different. And that’s OK
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/31/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/31/23

Everything’s the same. Everything’s different. And that’s OK

Another reunion with friends we’ve known for decades prompts so many memories, along with reflection on all that’s changed.

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Even with tiny red capes at my ankles, I’d never be a Superman
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/24/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/24/23

Even with tiny red capes at my ankles, I’d never be a Superman

Those Superman socks made my week, which was good. Because I was forced to admit again I’m really no Superman.

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Monday meditation: Suppose we choose something besides what’s best?
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/22/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/22/23

Monday meditation: Suppose we choose something besides what’s best?

God knew kings were a bad idea for Israel, but still he led in their choice for a king. Amazing.

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Precious people, special days, moments something like ‘normal’
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/17/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/17/23

Precious people, special days, moments something like ‘normal’

I’ll always want to remember these days with people we love and moments that were almost normal.

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Monday meditation: The act and the fact of commemorating God at work
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/15/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/15/23

Monday meditation: The act and the fact of commemorating God at work

It’s easy to be consumed with coping. We do well to stop, acknowledge God’s blessing, and find a concrete way to thank him for what he’s done.

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‘Live in the moment.’ Good advice, even from a daily cartoon
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/10/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/10/23

‘Live in the moment.’ Good advice, even from a daily cartoon

“The wind, the wind. That’s all you think about!” But when the air is still and the night is warm, as it was one evening last week—that’s a time to cherish.

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Monday meditation: She prayed with a promise, and then kept her vow
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/8/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/8/23

Monday meditation: She prayed with a promise, and then kept her vow

We’re learning how to give. After all, we’re caregivers. But today’s Bible story leads us to ponder if we’ve yet been called upon to give as much as Hannah did.

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Things continue to be different for us. And really, that’s normal
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/3/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 5/3/23

Things continue to be different for us. And really, that’s normal

The small or sometimes not-so-small changes in our routine continue to mount up.

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Monday meditation: Another example showing us how God works
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/1/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 5/1/23

Monday meditation: Another example showing us how God works

We may have as many questions as conclusions about the remarkable story in today’s text. Read Judges 7 and ponder what God did—and why.

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They call. They come. They help. And I couldn’t be more grateful
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/26/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/26/23

They call. They come. They help. And I couldn’t be more grateful

Confronted with the loneliness of some caregivers I know, I’m so grateful for those who faithfully reach out to my wife and me.

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Monday meditation: Surprised by my tendency to seek myself
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 4/24/23 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 4/24/23

Monday meditation: Surprised by my tendency to seek myself

It’s almost shocking that the ancient Israelites turned away from God. But then I look at myself, and I begin to understand.

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It’s time for me to battle the multitasking monster. But how?
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/19/23 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/19/23

It’s time for me to battle the multitasking monster. But how?

They tell us multitasking is bad for your brain. But here’s the thing: Caregiving IS multitasking. How can I deal with this?

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