Caring for aging parents is one of the most challenging and holy assignments God gives us. This series provides a biblical framework for families in the Ellsinore, Grandin, and Van Buren areas looking to honor their parents well while maintaining their own health, marriage, and mission.
Start the SeriesThe Fifth Commandment doesn’t come with an expiration date or a convenience clause. Learn the biblical standard for honoring aging parents in the second half of life.
Watching the 'strong' become weak is one of life’s hardest disruptions. Learn how to navigate the emotional weight and grief of becoming the parent to your parent.
Stripping a parent's autonomy is one of the most brutal tasks of caregiving. Learn how to navigate the hard, necessary calls for their safety and your peace.
Caregiving rarely falls evenly across a family. Learn how to manage resentment, communicate expectations, and stop petty arguments from destroying your siblings.
Dementia is the darkest valley of caregiving. Learn the theology of a broken mind and the extreme patience required to honor a parent who no longer knows your name.
Not every childhood was a good one. Learn how to fulfill the biblical mandate of honor when your history with a parent is marked by brokenness and pain.
You cannot manage a crisis without authority. Learn how to handle the blue-collar logistical work of securing Power of Attorney and healthcare directives.
Caring for a parent is a holy duty, but it is not your primary covenant. Learn how to set boundaries that protect your own household from caregiver creep.
There comes a point where home-care is no longer safe or sustainable. Learn how to navigate the transition to professional care without the weight of false shame.
Facing the end of life requires grit and the hope of the resurrection. Learn how to navigate the transition to comfort care and final goodbyes.
You cannot carry a heavy load indefinitely if your own chassis is snapping. Learn the signs of caregiver burnout and the survival protocol for the long haul.
Caring for an aging parent is a load too heavy for one household to carry. Learn how the church body is designed to bear the burden together.