The Bible is powerful for Christian caregivers. The verses are a reminder that you’re not alone in this, that God will strengthen you and that there is purpose in what you’re doing. This theme was very clear in our previous post on Bible verses for caregiving. In it, we highlighted verses about honoring our parents, […]
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Caregiving with God – How We Can Use Our Faith Well
There are many intersections between faith and caregiving. Certainly, providing care can be an act of giving and faith, the type of gift we are called to give in the Bible. Plus, many caregivers are strong Christians. Their faith is a core part of who they are (even if it feels a bit shaky at […]
Ways to Reduce Caregiver Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Season
It’s surprisingly easy to push caregiver holiday stress aside. Some of us have the idea that the holidays are stressful for everyone, so we have no right to complain. But, that’s simply not true. The holidays are harder for caregivers than for many other people, as you have so much on your shoulders. Some caregivers […]
Why I Refuse To Be My Mother’s Caregiver
I refuse to be my mother’s caregiver. There, I’ve said it. It might be a shocking idea, as we’re taught to love and honor our parents. There’s also this assumption that we will step up and be caregivers. Who else is going to do it? For that matter, I’m a Christian woman and I love […]
When To Practice Tough Love With Elderly Parents
The concept of tough love is probably very familiar. The term is normally used with children and teenagers, where sometimes you need to draw a firm line to help them in the long term. Practicing tough love with elderly parents isn’t as common. It might seem strange too. After all, kids and teenagers have growing […]
Caregivers Book Corner: My Already Toast Review
I’ve read countless books on caregiving over the years, not to mention looking at blog posts, podcasts, YouTube videos, and who knows what else. Already Toast is one book that’s caught my eye recently. It gets many stellar reviews, so it seemed an excellent one to add to my collection. But, in this Already Toast […]