Do you have any suggestions for an aging single woman with no immediate family who is seriously worried about what’s going to happen to her in old age? I know that God holds widows close to His heart and calls the church to help care for them if they have no close relatives, but I …
Life Changes Q&As
Do you have any assistance to offer to someone who seriously wants to stop drinking? Where do I find the professional help I need? I’m desperate to overcome my problem with alcohol, but hard experience has convinced me that I can’t beat this addiction on my own. Now my wife is threatening to take our …
Can you help me understand whether I have a serious problem with alcohol? Here’s my situation. I’m a hassled and harried mother of three young children. After school, I pick up my kids and go to the market, where I have to rush to grab a few things and get out of the store before …
How do we find the best possible care for our aging mother? In our quest for a workable plan, one of the options that has surfaced is “assisted living?” What exactly does this entail? What kind of service does it offer, and how do we select a good assisted living facility? We’d appreciate any advice …
Do you have any advice for me as I attempt to help my elderly mother protect her financial assets and make sure her wishes will be carried out after her death? Wills, trusts, partnerships, probate, power of attorney — I know next to nothing about them. How should we plan her estate?
Can you help me prepare for the challenges of caring for an aging parent at home? My mother is no longer able to care for herself and has come to live with my husband and me. We preferred to do this rather than place her in an alternative facility, but we’re not sure that we’re …
Is a nursing facility the only option for my mother? Her health has been in decline for a long time, and it’s recently become clear that she can no longer live on her own. She doesn’t want to move, and I don’t like the idea of putting her in some kind of “institution.” What are …
What does the Bible say about people who owe a lot of money?
What are some biblical principles and guidelines that will help me understand God’s perspective on money and finances?
Can you direct me to any good books addressing mental health problems from a Christian perspective?