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Questions about a task that should be simple—but somehow isn’t
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/16/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/16/25

Questions about a task that should be simple—but somehow isn’t

Can I chalk up my delay to everyday procrastination? Maybe.

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The Man, the Mystery, the Meaning, Part 3: He bore their taunts
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 4/14/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 4/14/25

The Man, the Mystery, the Meaning, Part 3: He bore their taunts

They did not know he was the Son of God. They had no idea that the death they inflicted was all a part of God’s plan from the beginning.

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Marking the one-year anniversary of Evelyn’s move to memory care
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/9/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/9/25

Marking the one-year anniversary of Evelyn’s move to memory care

I’ve sometimes been surprised by what we’re experiencing and what I’m learning. But the bottom line is a good report.

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The Man, the Mystery, the Meaning, Part 2: He prayed all alone
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 4/7/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 4/7/25

The Man, the Mystery, the Meaning, Part 2: He prayed all alone

How often have we been sleeping while God was at work right beside us?

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Another first for me: two weeks away to the other side of the world
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/2/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 4/2/25

Another first for me: two weeks away to the other side of the world

Even if your spouse is living in a memory care center, you might consider the opportunity to travel to the other side of the world. I’m glad I did.

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The Man, the Mystery, the Meaning, Part 1: He washed their feet
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/30/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/30/25

The Man, the Mystery, the Meaning, Part 1: He washed their feet

They were as shocked to see his humble service as we may be by the necessity to do something similar.

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The questions I tried to answer, and the one that left me speechless
Mark A. Taylor 3/26/25 Mark A. Taylor 3/26/25

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.

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Finish Line Faith, 12: No matter what you’re facing, keep singing!
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/24/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/24/25

Finish Line Faith, 12: No matter what you’re facing, keep singing!

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.

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A caregiver’s plea for help: ‘I feel bad about feeling bad!’
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 3/19/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 3/19/25

A caregiver’s plea for help: ‘I feel bad about feeling bad!’

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.

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Finish Line Faith, 11: Why God created the church:  Together is better
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/17/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/17/25

Finish Line Faith, 11: Why God created the church: Together is better

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.

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Thanks to a reader who’s helping me understand ‘quality of life’
Reflections, Shared Story Mark A. Taylor 3/12/25 Reflections, Shared Story Mark A. Taylor 3/12/25

Thanks to a reader who’s helping me understand ‘quality of life’

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

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Finish Line Faith, 10: We can, we must, tell someone about Jesus
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/10/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/10/25

Finish Line Faith, 10: We can, we must, tell someone about Jesus

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.

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Everything’s different, but little changes: is this worth noting?
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 3/5/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 3/5/25

Everything’s different, but little changes: is this worth noting?

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.

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Finish Line Faith, 9: We need nourishment only the Bible provides
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/3/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 3/3/25

Finish Line Faith, 9: We need nourishment only the Bible provides

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

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Two days with a stomach bug: the good, the bad, and the lonely
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/26/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/26/25

Two days with a stomach bug: the good, the bad, and the lonely

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

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Finish Line Faith, 8: Considering the power of a positive example
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/24/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/24/25

Finish Line Faith, 8: Considering the power of a positive example

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

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Not perfect, of course, but really, we’ve had a very good week
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/19/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/19/25

Not perfect, of course, but really, we’ve had a very good week

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

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Finish Line Faith, 7: Two strategies for growing spiritually
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/17/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/17/25

Finish Line Faith, 7: Two strategies for growing spiritually

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

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‘She is not here.’ Reflection on good times with other people
Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/12/25 Reflections Mark A. Taylor 2/12/25

‘She is not here.’ Reflection on good times with other people

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

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Finish Line Faith, 6: Our walk is really hard—and really worth it!
Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/10/25 Monday Meditations Mark A. Taylor 2/10/25

Finish Line Faith, 6: Our walk is really hard—and really worth it!

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

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