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The Challenge of Caring for a Loved One with Dementia Dementia is a heart-wrenching journey, not only for those who suffer from it but also for their caregivers. As the disease progresses, it robs individuals of their memories, their ability to communicate, and their independence. According to the World Health ...

James 1: 2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that follower of ...

Counseling Depressed Individuals: A Christian Perspective Introduction Counseling individuals struggling with depression is a noble endeavor, but it can also be emotionally suffocating if not approached with care. As Christian counselors, we have a unique advantage in this role, as we draw our strength and wisdom from our faith in ...

Is wisdom a blessing or a curse? The Request: In 1 Kings 3:5, the Lord asks Solomon what he would like the most, and God would grant it. In verse 9, Solomon humbly asks the Lord for “an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good ...

Observe all our rules, please! Growing up in church, I heard people say, jokingly, “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t cuss, and I don’t hang out with people who do.” And perhaps a spiritual answer to that might be, “That’s true also of a fencepost. What do you ...