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Caregiving is a core value in the African American culture, with faithful women of God often filling this role. Yet no one is fully prepared for the hard realities of caregiving. Writing with empathy and biblical insight gained from her experience as a caregiver, Jeanne Porter King invites you to rely on Scripture and prayer. These 90 devotions encourage you to tend to your own well-being so you can continue to shower care and compassion on others.

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"A delightful guide, provoking reflection for those of us who desire to stay strengthened in our caregiving journey. The book exonerates caregivers who feel guilty for the challenges they face and offers devotional encouragement and hope. I and fellow caregivers now have a devotional guide that reminds us we are never alone!--Sanreka Watley, aka Phoebe London, author of Sam and Uncle Joe: Learning to Serve and Protect As a caregiver, retreat consultant, pastor, daughter, aunt, and friend wearing many hats, I found this book not only life-giving but an opportunity to care for myself. Each devotion, each story, each Scripture, each reflection anchored me and allowed me to inventory my life, giving me an opportunity to exhale and remember who I am apart from the roles and responsibilities I have. The bite-sized devotions were just enough for me to chew on and digest and helped start my day with the fuel needed to execute efficiently. Dr. Porter King's weaving together of the sacred and secular was brilliant and effective, knitting together a comprehensive collection of work.--Dr. Julie Welborn, associate pastor of LaSalle Street Church and owner of Perfect Peace Consulting, LLC Count this amazing devotional as another must-read from Dr. Jeanne Porter King, one of the most respected and admired leaders in the faith. With her caring spirit, life-tested wisdom, and loving guidance, Dr. Jeanne delivers another God-blessed collection of reflections to inspire African American women to slow down long enough to care for ourselves while caring for the many others in our busy, challenging lives. As she sees us and leads us, Dr. Jeanne leaves us with a bounty of spiritual and practical hope and help for our caregiving seasons. It's a beautiful gift for others, but first to ourselves.--Patricia Raybon, contributing writer at Our Daily Bread and award-winning author of the Annalee Spain Mysteries Caring Well . . .addresses cultural attributes of African American Christians who are tending to their loved ones. It centers caregiving as a calling, with a need for those on the frontline to make caring for themselves a spiritual practice. Challenging, real, heartwarming, and nuanced, each devotion is designed for reflection--encouraging an intentional path of self-care and well-being. Regardless of where you are on this God-driven journey, this book is a valuable tool.--Claudette Roper, interdisciplinary artist & media consultant, and adjunct professor, Columbia College Chicago Caring Well is a masterpiece providing devotions that address caregiving from multiple perspectives. Jeanne addresses burnout, care giving fatigue, and the grieving process of caring for the person who initially cared for you. Caregiving can often feel very lonely but Caring Well showed me that I am not alone on this journey and provided me with Scripture and tools to guide me along the way. I highly recommend this devotional.--Pamela Dykes, PhD, communication professor, professional coach, and author Caring Well is not only a compassionate guide for those navigating the demands of caregiving but also a profound spiritual companion. As a caregiver for my mom, I found solace and strength in its pages. . . . The book's core message--that through faith and the embracing of one's spiritual resources, one can find the strength and grace to navigate caregiving--is both empowering and transformative. Dr. Jeanne emphasizes the importance of self-care, urging caregivers to be intentional about maintaining their own spiritual and physical well-being. The emphasis on prayer, specifically ""Godward"" prayer, serves as a reminder of the power of turning to God in times of need, not only for the person being cared for but also for the caregiver herself.--Sheila Agnew McCoy, fitness and aging lifestyle coach, author, and speaker Caring Welloffers a transparent, candid account of the highs and lows of caregiving as well as wise, godly guidance on how to manage your emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being during the caregiving journey. Reading the devotions makes you feel like you're in a support group led by an affirming coach. I wish I had a book like this when I was caring for my grandmother. The spiritual and practical guidance is life-giving and a great source of encouragement.--Yolanda Y. Harris, former caregiver for her grandmother Dr. Jeanne Porter King is bold enough to speak some unspoken truths about caregiving that caregivers dare not utter. She provides caregivers the tools to get beyond those crucible moments and provides the means to forge an enlightened path toward seeing the gift, the blessing, and perhaps the joy in the testing of the spirit that comes with choosing to give of self to another. Caring Well is a roadmap and a reminder to care for and love oneself deeply during the caregiving odyssey.--Patricia Jones Blessman, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jeanne Porter King's newest book, Caring Well, is a vital source of encouragement and wisdom for caregivers. Her ability to weave personal caregiving stories with Scripture provides space for Dr. Jeanne and God to walk with us on the caregiver journey. The 90-day devotional gives us practical ways to prioritize the care of our mind, body, spirit, and soul; overcome the guilt of self-care; and accentuate our well-being as we care for others.--Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado, CEO of Targeted Living Coaching & Consulting, LLC and founder of Harmonize Your Life Women's Self-Care Network"

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Jeanne Porter King, PhD, is an author, pastor, consultant, and coach specializing in women's leadership. She has published several books for Christian audiences, particularly women. Her writing in Caring Well emerged directly from her journey of caretaking for her elderly mother for several years while pastoring alongside her husband and running her consulting business.

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