Stage 4 of Alzheimer’s – Diagnosis
Somewhere in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, there must be a lesson. But finding it and staying in hope is the tricky part.
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King David
Hope Answers Why
How do we deal with the question of “Why?” when heaven is silent? Maybe God sees the bigger picture through his timeless eyes.
When Life Unravels
Since life is so unpredictable, it often unravels. All my carefully constructed plans can fall apart within minutes after the doctor presents his diagnosis, I open an email intended for someone else, or the consultant decides my job is expendable. What do we do when life unravels? How do we react so that the very
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When Life Unravels
Whether it’s unemployment, Alzheimer’s or a personal tragedy – all of us face moments when life unravels. When our carefully controlled spheres no longer make sense and nothing we do can change the circumstances. How do we deal with life when it unravels? Psalm 43 gives us three action points. Focus on God; not the
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Hiding the Words
During a recent hospital stay, my mother needed extra supervision. So, to give my sister a break from the constant strain of caregiving, I opted to stay with Mom in the hospital. One morning, Mom seemed especially agitated so I asked her, “What’s your favorite Psalm?” “Oh, probably 23,” she said. In my purse, I
Reverend G’s Favorite Phrase
The question may be ‘Why’ but the answer is ‘Who.’ From the time of Job and beyond, we have asked God, “Why?” Why do good people suffer? Why did this happen to my family? Why must I deal with this horrible situation? Even King David and King Jesus asked, “My God, my God, why have
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