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Life Changes

What’s in a Name? (Lots!)

Here are some great tips for helping you jog your memory when meeting someone for the second time.

Creative Journal Writing With Grandkids

They can make it a personal journal or one for friends or family members, jotting down experiences, adventures or notes about whatever they’re interested in.

Life Books

These special memory albums can help your adopted child piece together the past.

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Aging

Part of the Adjusting to Change Series Aging Four Steps to Growing Older Gracefully Getting Positive About Midlife Changes Depression and Suicide in the Elderly A Spiritual Rx for Healthy Mind and Body Series About: Life Transitions To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens: a time to …

Getting Married

Musician Bill Buchanan didn’t consider much before he and his wife were married. Now, more than a decade into his marriage, he has a lot to sing about. He offers encouragement and advice to young couples considering marriage.

Loving the Stepmomster

It wasn’t easy, but I did grow to accept the woman my dad remarried.

I Never Knew You, Still I Love You

One woman’s story of her grieving period when she miscarried.

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Becoming Your Loved One’s Caregiver

Never before in America’s history have we had so many people, ages 65 to 74, caring for aging parents, and never have we had so many older people, especially as baby boomers continue to age.

Getting Positive About Midlife Changes

Our culture may worship youth and beauty, but the Bible reminds us that physical beauty is not what matters. Women in midlife can reject negativity and learn to make peace with the aging process

The Way We Always Do It

Traditions are a key part of family togetherness. A few simple rules will help you establish some with yours.

Where is God in the Midst of All My Troubles?

Where Is God in the Midst of All My Troubles?

Has God forgotten me? Does He hate me? Why does He seem to hide Himself?

Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves as Well

When caring for an aging loved one, do you ever ask, When is it okay to take care of myself? Or, How long can I go on like this?

Seated elderly couple reading the Bible

Encourage Your Elder’s Faith and Spiritual Life

Though your elder loved one may be ravaged by old age and mental difficulties, their need to actively practice their Christian faith is important.

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A Spiritual Rx for Healthy Mind and Body

Earlier studies have overwhelmingly shown a strong correlation between an active spiritual life and good physical health.

Miscarriage

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Confronting Unemployment

Part of the Employment Series Confronting Unemployment Coping When Your Spouse is Unemployed Abiding Unemployment When You Lose Your Job Making Ends Meet Out of Work: One Family’s Journey Series About: Life Transitions For many, identity and occupation are linked. Our self-image is often formed by our career accomplishments and how those affect our family’s …

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Moving Forward: Dealing With Grief

Over time, the intensity of your grief will likely subside, but do not rush the grieving process.

When a Nursing Home Must be Considered

When a Nursing Home Must Be Considered

If you have been trying to go it alone in caring for an elderly loved one, remember that burnout is a very real possibility. It is important to acknowledge the impact caregiving is having on you and to get support and good counsel about available services and resources.

Four Steps to Growing Older Gracefully

Here’s sage advice on how to spice up routines and restore enthusiasm and purpose to your life.

When It’s Time to Let Go

When the soul is about to return to God, it is a moment of great awe. If you have the opportunity to be there when your elderly loved one takes that final breath, be there.