Episodes
Sunday May 21, 2023
Facing Giants
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
In our ongoing series of helping caregivers stay safe, we tackle fighting a battle while trying to be something we're not. Plus, we delve into five common financial missteps.
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Saturday Apr 01, 2023
When Words Fail
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Some heartaches we face defy words - but words are not always required. In those moments, we groan, and "...grieve with those who grieve and mourn with those who mourn."
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Avoiding Hoping for a Better Past
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
We can always live in the wreckage of our past and wonder what could have been - but is that helpful? Hoping for a better past is futile.
C.S. Lewis stated, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Stu Epperson and the First Words of Jesus
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
"If we didn't need a cross, we wouldn't need a manger. This fresh, engaging look at the beginning of Jesus's life and ministry will change the way you comprehend Christ's early years. With unique, thought-provoking insights and commentaries from many of Christianity's leading theologians interspersed throughout, Epperson unwraps, layer by layer, a new understanding of the young boy who was the Son of Man." -
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Colleen Swindoll Thompson Shares How She Reframed The Caregiving Journey
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Colleen Swindoll Thompson's caregiving journey has included abuse, sexual trauma, and physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. Through it all, she's learned to run to Christ and anchor herself in God's faithfulness and provision - while helping her family and others do the same.
See more at her website: Reframingministries.com
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Quieten The Room
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
"We've done everything possible to save this leg, all that's left is amputation – when you're ready, we'll have that conversation."
Those words came from Gracie's surgeon, following numerous operations to save her right leg - crushed and disfigured in her 1983 car accident. Everyone in Gracie's life, including me, had an opinion about this – and Gracie understandably struggled mightily during this time. At twenty-five, with a toddler, the decision weighed heavily on her young heart.
Setting an appointment with our pastor, Bob, she limped into his office on her mangled right foot. As she sat quietly in his study, he stated, "Gracie, this room is off-limits to every other voice telling you what to do. My job is to help quieten the noise so you can hear your heart – and God's leading.”
Gracie pondered for more than an hour while Pastor Bob sat at his desk – no words passed between them. Finally, Gracie looked up with tear-filled eyes and said, "I'm terrified of doing this," she whispered. Gaining strength, she continued, "But I can't live this way any longer – it's got to come off."
Nodding somberly, he assured Gracie he'd be with her through the ordeal – and he kept his word.
Sometimes the greatest gift we can give to others struggling with heartbreaking decisions is to clear the room, quieten the noise, and sit with them. Most know what needs to be done, but need a quiet place to process the fear and heartache – while assured that they’re not alone.
Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide; in ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; your best, your heav’nly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. – Kathrina von Schlegel
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Friday Oct 07, 2022
Coin of the Realm
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
In this episode from our 10/1/2022 broadcast, I tackle something that's been on my mind for many years - chronic pain and my view of God.
In America, the "coin of the realm" is the dollar. Metaphorically, in Washington DC, the currency - the coin of the realm - is power. In LA, it's fame - but what is the coin of the realm in God's economy? What has value to God - and how does it relate to us as family caregivers?