Parent-Care Crisis
One night I had an unusual dream. "Lord," I asked, "what is this dream telling me?" The answer came into my mind: my father would die, my mother would run out under heavy dark clouds - and her neighbors would comfort her. The Lord gave me the reason for the prayer too: I was to be my parents' neighbor... >Read More
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Tips on Elder Care
Pray for understanding, guidance, help, wisdom and mercy.
Try to understand about the fears, quirks and frustrations that beset the elderly. My mother had a strong faith in her Lord.
Uplifters for elderly parents: hearing Bible read, singing praise songs and praying with them. \
Organizations can help:
Cancer Societies, Life Abilities,...... >Read More
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Dealing with Anxiety
Years ago my husband and I were going through financial problems and I was distraught with worry. Then I read Philippians 4:6-7, which told me not to be anxious about anything, but to bring everything to the Lord in prayer, with thanksgiving.
After I turned everything over to the Lord and started giving thanks to Him, faith filled me and I... >Read More
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Understanding Depression
Years ago, when we were young, my brother Gene had a dance band for which I played. He asked an attractive teenage girl to sing with his band, but she never got to do so. Her mother just had a baby and was suffering from post-partum depression. Her husband often spent his evenings at a tavern. One night, after... >Read More
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Victory Over Prescription Addiction
"Ann, you have everything anyone could ever want!" a friend of hers exclaimed one day.
"Oh, yes," she answered, "I have a beautiful home, all kinds of material things and a good husband. But what good are all these things if I feel like a walking zombie? I'm sick of taking tranquilizers and sleeping pills. This is no way to... >Read More
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You Are What You Eat
Years ago, when I was a young bride, I was fortunate enough to read a book that contained comparatively new ideas: You Are What You Eat. It set forth the importance of vitamins and minerals for our physical well-being, and I think I can give part of the credit for the energy and good health I enjoy today to... >Read More
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A Handicap is a State of Mind
Do you know some handicapped persons who amaze you by their positive attitudes? I do. After a 29-year record of traffic safety, a Pennsylvania man had his driver's license revoked because he had no arms. After it was brought to the governor's attention, however, the State Motor Vehicle Department was ordered to reconsider the decision and allow...... >Read More
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