Hope for the Caregiver

The Gospel in Challenging Times

After a challenging year of the COVID-19, businesses shut down, and civil unrest, we start off 2021 with a political powder keg.  Is it any wonder so many feel discouraged and unsettled? 
Given that, I invited my longtime friend and pastor from Nashville, Jim Bachmann to talk about trusting God in unsettling times. As caregivers, we're no stranger to difficult times, and the lessons we learn in the trenches of caregiving can be helpful in others, as well. 
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Learn more about Pastor Bachmann at www.stephensvalleychurch.com 

 

"Not a Grief or a Loss..."

We often start the broadcast with a trivia question, so I asked the audience to tell me which hymn contained this stanza ...and then we discussed how this affects the family caregiver.  ( plus I played it live on the keyboard, along with other hymns mentioned by callers.)

Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,  But is blest if we ____________

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"Don't Overreach for the New Year"

Sometimes, we set ourselves up for failure by setting lofty, but unattainable goals for ourselves as caregivers. When we ambitiously set goals that may be unrealistic, we can often discourage ourselves when they are unmet. Goals are important, but they need to reflect the reality of our circumstances. Goals are important, but they need to reflect the reality of our circumstances.  John and I discussed this and other items in this episode. We also added some fun things and ended with a bit on Galaxy Quest! 

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Caregivers and The New Year

From Hope for the Caregiver's Weekly Broadcast January 2 2021.

ABOUT PETER

Now in his 35th year as a caregiver, Peter Rosenberger draws upon a lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers. www.hopeforthecaregiver,ccom

Caregiving Mom, Rhianna Sanford, shares Inspiring Journey of Trusting God

Using foundational, Biblical truths, Rhianna’s upbeat nature is gracious, refreshing, and generates an empowering excitement to take on any obstacle with supernatural strength and courage. Her journey of being mother to her amazing daughter, Kaiya, with severe special needs, has led her to a tangible knowledge of those Biblical truths. 

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About Peter Rosenberger

Now in his 35th year as a caregiver for his wife, Gracie, through her extreme medical challenges,
Peter Rosenberger draws upon his lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers. His  radio program, Hope for the Caregiver, is heard weekly on more than 200 stations.

The Christmas Story and Silent Night

I asked John Butler to read the Christmas story from Luke 2.  Those familiar with the show and podcast will know John as the producer of the show for nearly 9 years. He offered his rich voice to this beloved passage of scripture, and Gracie and I provided the music.

Merry Christmas!

Peter, Gracie, and John

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Caregivers and the Silence Between Old and New Testaments

There is no record of God speaking to His people for centuries between the Old and New Testament times. In this episode, we discuss how that impacts a family caregiver.

Now in his 35th year as a caregiver for his wife, Gracie, Peter draws upon his lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers.  

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