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Widow, 79, serves faithfully in prisons
ST. LOUIS—Most would think that a woman of 79 years would just relax, enjoy her time alone, and just spend time in her garden or on the telephone making sure her grandchildren stay spoiled. more »
by: Emily Crutcher - Feb 23, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Elderly
Caregivers consider needs, resources in end-of-life decisions
If you are caring at home for a parent or other relative in an advanced stage of a life-limiting illness — such as cancer or liver disease — you may reach a point where you wonder if his or her needs might be better met in a hospice facility or a hospital palliative care program. more »
by: Lisa M. Petsche - Dec 21, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Elderly, Living, Finances, Health
Let’s ‘blanket the state’ for life
Most people know Oklahoma Baptists are against abortion. And Marsha Cook is certainly one of those people.
But Cook, wife of Pottawatomie-Lincoln Association Director of Mission Russell Cook, isn’t just against abortion, she if for life whether it is preborn, newborn, children, adults or the elderly. more »
by: Dana Williamson - Oct 15, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Elderly
Fruits, veggies can fend off heart disease, stroke, some cancers
I have trouble chewing.”
“Food just doesn’t taste the same anymore.”
“It’s hard to cook for one person.”
“I’m just not that hungry anymore.” more »
by: Carrie Brown McWhorter - Oct 15, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Elderly, Living, Health
Dementia affects whole family; churches have chance to minister
The first signs may seem minor — lost car keys, a misplaced checkbook. But then a kitchen fire caused by a pot forgotten on the stove or an angry reaction to not being able to find the right word makes it clear this is no minor problem and may, in fact, be a sign of dementia. more »
by: Carrie Brown McWhorter - Oct 15, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Elderly, Living, Health
Physical, spiritual strengthening work together for quality of life
When the author of 3 John wrote that his prayer for the early believers was to “enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well” (3 John 1:2), he emphasized a connection between body and spirit that Bobby Butler teaches daily. more »
by: Carrie Brown McWhorter - Oct 15, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Elderly, Living, Health
ERLC: Bill inches toward socialized medicine
Compromise legislation on a health insurance program for children would move the United States nearer socialized medicine if approved, the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity has warned. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 24, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Children, Elderly, Life, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Home Repair project delivers more than money for resident
SOMERVILLE, Tenn.—Rural Development area specialist James Futrell and members of First Baptist Church here recently joined Inez Simmons to celebrate a special homecoming marking the completion of renovations and much needed improvements to her Somerville home. more »
by: staff - Sep 19, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Elderly, Living, Finances
Congress poised to challenge Bush on pro-family issues
Attempts to advance policies opposed by pro-life and pro-family organizations are expected to resume now that Congress has reconvened after a month-long recess. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 7, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Elderly, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Science, Bioethics
Health care bill causes concern heading into conference committee
Congress wrapped up its summer of work with a great frenzy of activity last week. Because the members worked on so many bills, some of the failings of their efforts may not receive the attention they deserve. more »
by: Barrett Duke - Aug 7, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Children, Elderly, Living, Health, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Science, Bioethics