Looking at the disease, evaluating losses, taking care of myself—I’m doing all of this better because of help from my friends.

Elijah had given his all, but still his problems kept coming. It was a situation different from—but also similar to—what caregivers sometimes face.

Twice in the last few days someone who sees me every week has told me they’re concerned about me. It was time to come to terms with my sadness.

Fire from Heaven. Consuming force. Slain enemies. Conquering hero. What courage or hope can we take from a blockbuster story like this one?

A link to a piece about our experiences I wrote for Christian Standard magazine.

Most caregivers sooner or later will admit something close to what Solomon said to God: “I don’t know whether I’m coming or going.” All caregivers do well to repeat what Solomon sought from God next.

Rather than let the day go uncelebrated, I planned a simple dinner with friends. It was special. It was nice. An effort to be remembered but not repeated.

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

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.

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

“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.

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.