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A Promise Kept

Robertson McQuilkin

Tyndale House Publishers, 1998

McQuilkin resigned as president of Columbia International University to care for his wife who had dementia.  He shares the story of their struggles and the lessons they learned about the love of God.

 

Alzheimer’s: We Were There-But So Was God

Gwen Kimball

Amazon, 2005

Gwen Bibber Kimball explains the ravaging effects of Alzheimer’s on her beloved husband Dave.  Her expressions of her deep faith in God and the stability of family and friends to the utter aloneness in coming to terms with what happened following Dave’s death will encourage your heart.

 

Ambushed By Grace:  Help and Hope on the Caregiving Journey

Shelley Beach

Amazon, 2008

Caregiving is probably the hardest work you will ever do, yet it can also change your heart and transform your life. Experienced caregiver Shelley Beach offers practical help and spiritual insights to those facing the challenges of caregiving.

 

Battle For The Body

Harvestime International Network

A study of divine healing from a biblical perspective.  Click HERE

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Beautiful In Each Season

Linda A. Born

Amazon

Devotions for those with dementia.

  

Beyond Suffering Bible

Edited by Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni writes:  “Suffering always prompts heart-wrenching questions:  If God is good why would He allow this pain in my life?  How do I counsel people who are despairing of their condition?…The answer to these questions are found in the Word of God.”  The Beyond Suffering Bible is for people who want to understand what it looks like to think and live like a Christian in the midst of suffering.  It is for caregivers, family members, ministers, and suffering people.

Tyndale House Publishers, 2016

 

*Bitter Waters

Patricia Hulsey

Harvestime International Network

Biblical guidelines for dealing with difficult circumstances.

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Dementia:  Frank and Linda’s Story

Louise Morse

Monarch Books, 2010

A compassionate look into the bewildering world of dementia which offers a personal glimpse of how one elderly couple dealt with this devastating disease.  Morse shares essential information and biblically based pointers to help caregivers maintain the individual’s person hood while they live with, assist, and spiritually support dementia sufferers.

 

Dementia: Living in the Memories of God

John Swinton

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2012

John Swinton develops a practical theology of dementia for caregivers, people with dementia, ministers, hospital chaplains, and medical practitioners as he explores two primary questions: “Who am I when I’ve forgotten who I am? What does it mean to love God and be loved by God when I have forgotten who God is?”  Offering compassionate and carefully considered theological and pastoral responses to memory loss, the book redefines dementia in light of the transformative counter story that is the gospel.

 

Divine Dwelling: Living In The Secret Place

Patricia Hulsey, 2016

Written during the time of her father’s battle with dementia, this book is a devotional exposition of Psalm 91 addressed to those facing challenges, problems, and difficult circumstances in life.

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Experiencing Dementia

  1. Norman Wright

B&H Books, 2017

How do you grieve for someone who is physically still with you?  How do you love them in the right way through that grief and frustration? Experiencing Dementia is written for the person who is in the wake of despair that the diagnosis of dementia brings.

 

Finding Grace In The Face Of Dementia

John Dunlop

Crossway Books, 2017

How should Christians respond to a diagnosis of dementia? Experienced geriatrician Dr. John Dunlop explains how God can be honored through such tragedy as we respect the inherent dignity of all humans made in the image of God. Sharing stories from decades of experience with dementia patients, Dunlop provides readers with a biblical lens through which to understand the experience and challenge of this life-altering disease.

 

Grace For The Unexpected Journey

Deborah Barr

Moody Press,2018

A 60 day devotional guide for caregivers.

 

Graceful Alzheimer’s Care:  Churches’ Call To Action

Cate McCarty

Amazon, 2015

A fourteen-week study guide for church and lay leaders exploring the church’s role in providing Christ-like care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic diseases.

 

Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade

Debbie Barr and Edward Shaw

Amazon, 2016

The love languages that can help individuals, couples, and families cope with dementia.

 

My Journey Into Alzheimer’s Disease

Robert Davis

Amazon, 1989

How one man and his wife faced the challenges of dementia. Davis shows how God gives strength and grace in difficult times.

 

No Act Of Love Is Ever Wasted

Richard L. Morgan and Jane Marie Thibault

Amazon, 2009

Caregivers have two basic needs: Affirmation that care-giving is not in vain and reassurance that the lives of those for whom they care are not being lived in vain.  No Act of Love Is Ever Wasted is an excellent resource for individuals caring for loved ones as well as for counselors, support group leaders, pastors, and other professionals.

 

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Shelley Beach

Discovery House Publishers, 2007

Shelley shares experiences with a mother with Alzheimer’s in a short devotional format.

 

Second Forgetting:  Remembering The Power Of The Gospel During Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Benjamin Mast

Zondervan Publishers, 2014

Dr. Mast illustrates the power of the Gospel through personal stories of families coping with Alzheimer’s.  He answers questions about the disease and explores the importance of remembering God’s commitment to not forget His people.

 

The King Has One More Move

Patricia Hulsey

Harvestime International Network

Do you feel like the game of life is over due to your present circumstances?  Be encouraged.  Our King has one more move!

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The Legacy Bible Outline Of The Book Of Job

Harvestime International Network

This book is part of the Harvestime Legacy Bible Outline Series.  It is a chapter-by-chapter study of the book of Job–one of the main books in the Bible that deals with suffering.  It is in MS Word format to enable you to add your own study notes. To download it free, click here then click on “Job”.

 

What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

Harvestime International Network

Biblical strategies for confronting crisis.

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