From the challenges of finding one's footing in music to navigating the fog of fear and obligation we explore the caregiver's journey - and what happens when we lose our way How do we get back on track Listen for a compelling discussion shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of caring for a loved one www hopeforthecaregiver ocm [... more]

In this time of overwhelming distractions and misinformation where can we turn for truth [... more]

Dr Stanley shares how we can pray for others and prepares us for how God changes our lives when we do so [... more]

Who is Jesus to you and what difference does that make in your life If you're like most of us the answer to that question can get foggy in real life So Chip teaches us how to clear away that fog and get a fresh understanding of who Jesus is - and who He wants to be in your life [... more]

Few of us have a real clear picture of the Antichrist For that matter our understanding may be a little foggy of the whole End Times landscape Well we hope to clear that up for you today here on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a close look at the drama of the Last Days according to God's Word He'll answer the questions on the minds of many and reveal some things we may have never considered before It's the kind of study you'll want your friends to hear More on that later Listen on harvest org [... more]

The Apostle Paul knew of no better way to make it through the fog of life than to follow Christ's footprints step by step Do you Listen to the full-length version or read Stephen's manuscript here https www wisdomonline org teachings romans-lesson- [... more]

PART nbsp - We welcome guest Todd Hampson to discuss his most recent book In nbsp The Non-Prophet's Guide to the Book of Daniel readers will find a helpful guide in Hampson as he leads them with warmth and expertise through the intricate details of Daniel's prophecies and stories Whether you are embarking on your first exploration of the Bible or seeking a deeper understanding of its messages this resource promises to be a valuable companion Key features of nbsp The Non-Prophet's Guide to the Book of Daniel nbsp include Comprehensive Insights Understand the background cultures and prophecies embedded within [... more]

We welcome guest Todd Hampson to discuss his most recent book In The Non-Prophet's Guide to the Book of Daniel readers will find a helpful guide in Hampson as he leads them with warmth and expertise through the intricate details of Daniel's prophecies and stories Whether you are embarking on your first exploration of the Bible or seeking a deeper understanding of its messages this resource promises to be a valuable companion Key features of The Non-Prophet's Guide to the Book of Daniel include Comprehensive Insights Understand the background cultures and prophecies embedded within the book of Daniel Illustrative Graphics [... more]

Opening the blinds one winter morning I faced a shocking sight A wall of fog ldquo Freezing fog rdquo the weather forecaster called it Rare for our location this fog came with an even bigger surprise a later forecast for blue skies and sunshine mdash ldquo in one hour rdquo ldquo Impossible rdquo I told my husband ldquo We can barely see one foot ahead rdquo But sure enough in less than an hour the fog had faded the sky yielding to a sunny clear blue Standing at a window I pondered my level of trust when I can only [... more]

Carlos Boozer Former NBA Duke Player and Author with stories of how his career unfolded and what lead to where he is and went What was more difficult being in the Olympics or writing a book What inspired him to write his book What was it like growing up in Alaska What was his experience like being recruited by Coach K especially now that he has his own kids going through sports Carlos has a couple of sons who also play sports so is he hoping they rsquo ll follow his footsteps at Duke or are there others sparking his [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in July a U S B- Mitchell got lost in heavy fog over Manhattan Here's The History Guy remembering the B- Empire State Building Crash Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Conquering Through Conflict [... more]

Ever been driving along a familiar road and suddenly you realize you don't remember the last couple of miles Your mind was in a fog You were going through the motions hand on the steering wheel foot on the gas pedal but you weren't focused Pastor Greg Laurie is concerned that some people may be serving the Lord that way - lack of focus in a bit of a fog Today on A NEW BEGINNING we'll get a wake up call to be alert and prepared for the soon return of the Lord Insights from Romans Listen on harvest org [... more]

In a field often clouded by confusion and sensationalism keeping track of what the Bible says about the end times can be challenging even for seasoned believers That's why the bestselling authors behind the Prophecy Pros Podcast are here to bring you a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the most need-to-know facts about what is to come Packed with charts timelines and infographics The Prophecy Pros' Illustrated Guide to Tough Questions About the End Times delivers speculation-free biblically sourced answers to your questions on one of the Bible's most significant topics Today's guest is Todd Hampson of the Prophecy Pros [... more]

There was always a fog surrounding Jesus It was a fog of uncertainty of unbelief and of conflicting opinion He was misunderstood about both His mission and His message His friends His family and His foes were often bewildered about who He was and what He was doing That remains true even today But in this passage our view becomes clearer Jesus had clearly defined objectives that He reveals here and they are extremely practical for us today [... more]

There was always a fog surrounding Jesus It was a fog of uncertainty of unbelief and of conflicting opinion He was misunderstood about both His mission and His message His friends His family and His foes were often bewildered about who He was and what He was doing That remains true even today But in this passage our view becomes clearer Jesus had clearly defined objectives that He reveals here and they are extremely practical for us today [... more]

Rich breaks down the opening weekend in the NBA Playoffs that saw some unexpected outcomes thrilling games and key injuries to the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo Ja Morant and Tyler Herro ESPN's Packers Insider Rob Demovsky tells Rich if the Jets or Packers have the leverage in the protracted Aaron Rodgers trade talks what happens if the deal doesn't get consummated before the NFL Draft and which player Green Bay could be targeting with the pick in the draft Rich recaps Jalen Hurts' rollercoaster football career from getting benched for Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama to becoming the highest paid player [... more]

At four months old Leo had never seen his parents He rsquo d been born with a rare condition that left his vision blurred For him it was like living in dense fog But then eye doctors fit him with a special set of glasses Leo rsquo s father posted the video of Mom placing the new glasses over his eyes for the first time We watch as Leo rsquo s eyes slowly focus A smile spreads wide across his face as he truly sees his mom for the first time Priceless In that moment little Leo could see again [... more]

He breaks down where we're at right now and where it could end up days from now There's rain within that day forecast so what's the probability of a clear cool dry day Is it likely the rain could miss us all together What's good news if THIS happens And what's the bad Let's say we get to Wednesday of next week and it hasn't rained what could that potentially mean Could fog be an issue and is he concerned about that Now on to something that has NOTHING to do with the hockey game Are we ever going to [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in July a U S B- Mitchell got lost in heavy fog over Manhattan Here's The History Guy remembering the B- Empire State Building Crash Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

JJ Watt calls it a career Tua in concussion protocol again Amy's Christmas [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in July of a U S B- Mitchell got lost in heavy fog over Manhattan Here's The History Guy remembering the B- Empire State Building Crash Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In Uvalde the shooter's grandmother faced the rage of a troubled grandson and according to multiple reports a daughter with a history of drug use At least one incident required law enforcement to the home of the shooter's mother and neighbors and relatives knew of the turbulent relationship between son and mother Mental issues and drug abuse create a toxic brew of chronic impairments that will not resolve independently Those challenges hopelessly outmatch even the best of grandmothers In the case of Nicolas Cruz who killed students at Stoneman Douglas High School in law enforcement made visits to the gunman's [... more]

Does something seem to have a hold on you deep down inside [... more]

We may connect the first time we meet someone but becoming best friends takes time Similarly we can't open the Bible just once and expect to know it well We need to continually return to God and His Word Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

In the FOG of caregivers fear obligation and guilt many find themselves frozen in fear - and let's face it there remain plenty of fear-worthy things in the caregiving journey How do we face those things For me I look to those who faced fear and borrow their courage Who's courage do you borrow [... more]

Like the unraveling of a rope the threads in Doug rsquo s life were breaking one by one ldquo My mother had lost her prolonged battle with cancer a long-term romantic relationship was failing my finances were depleted my vocation was foggy The emotional and spiritual darkness around me and within me was deep and debilitating and seemingly impenetrable rdquo writes pastor and sculptor Doug Merkey These collective events combined with living in a cramped attic became the setting from which his sculpture The Hiding Place emerged It depicts Christ rsquo s strong nailed-scarred hands openly cupped together as a [... more]

Who is Jesus to you and what difference does that make in your life If you're like most of us the answer to that question can get foggy in real life So Chip teaches us how to clear away that fog and get a fresh understanding of who Jesus is - and who He wants to be in your life [... more]

Have you ever tried to describe something but every time you get close to the right words the thoughts just seem to disappear in a fog Trying to communicate the idea of God's grace is like that sometimes But Jesus gave us a vivid picture of grace that'll make it all come clear Join Chip as he reveals that picture of God's grace [... more]

We hammer this issue regularly because caregivers repeatedly find themselves struggling with guilt This usually occurs due to the Caregiver FOG Fear Obligation and Guilt In the disorienting caregiver FOG caregivers mistakenly feel guilty for even thinking of their own needs In addition they easily lose themselves and their identity in the drama and chaos of their loved ones When that happens enabling often takes over [... more]

God wants us to trust in His strength rather than trying to rely on our own It s to our ultimate benefit to depend on Him Join Skip as he shares about what it means to wait on the Lord This teaching is from the series The Bible From Feet - Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Most caregivers deal with disorienting feelings and events I call it the Caregiver FOG [... more]

One morning I visited a pond near my house I sat on an overturned boat thinking and watching a gentle west wind chase a layer of mist across the water rsquo s surface Wisps of fog circled and swirled Mini ldquo tornadoes rdquo rose up and then exhausted themselves Before long the sunlight cut through the clouds and the mist disappeared nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp This scene comforted me because I connected it with a verse I had just read ldquo I have swept away your offenses like a cloud your sins like [... more]

This week we take a look at the July Ensign magazine and an article on why Mormons practice plural marriage in the early years [... more]

GUEST Katherine Kersten Senior Policy Fellow Center of the American Experiment Last week we discussed what is behind the denigration of whiteness in the country examining a section with that title on the website of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture along with a now-removed infographic on Aspects and Assumptions of Whiteness and White Culture in the United States you can view it here Values like the nuclear family objective thinking hard work delayed gratification and Christianity are associated with whiteness and viewed as unremarkable or even contemptible In short the vilification of whiteness is [... more]

You have likely noticed in recent years how white-skinned people have become objects of derision by those on the left Our founders are described as old white guys or white supremacists and thus their statues need to be torn down You have probably heard terms like white privilege and white dominance which are used to demean guilt and shame whites for all sorts of alleged societal sins A good example of this disdain is found on the website of The National Museum of African American History and Culture one of the taxpayer-funded museums of the Smithsonian Institution There you will [... more]

Must Should Need Have To These are all words that reflect that a caregiver's fallen into the obligation trap Obligation is the gateway to resentment and all too many caregivers find themselves struggling with deep resentment towards themselves their loved ones family members who didn't help medical personnel employers and even God From our radio broadcast on June we discussed this issue and how we as caregivers avoid The Obligation Trap This episode is part of our series on the FOG Fear -Obligation-Guilt of Caregivers Click here to see more about THE FOG of Caregivers Peter Rosenberger www standingwithhope com [... more]

President Trump heads back to North Carolina one day before voters head to the polls in two special congressional elections Trump's trip to Fayetteville is designed to support the campaign of Republican Dan Bishop in the th District race Bishop faces Democrat Dan McCready in a special election resulting from alleged absentee ballot shenanigans involving a contractor for previous Republican candidate Mark Harris Voters in the rd District also head to the polls to choose the successor to the late U S Rep Walter Jones Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes Trump's visit and its potential impact on the special [... more]

TRANSCRIPT Alright we're talking about resentment today and a lot of folks deal with this issue It is a brutal issue that affects caregivers it cripples us it really does A lot of people think if I could just get so-and-so to stop acting this way then I can be okay and it's all going to be good But the problem is not the person we're taking care of the problem is ourselves and it starts with us We can learn to be at peace no matter what's going on around us and scripture confirms that throughout all of Scripture [... more]

How would you feel if your adult child lived at home with debilitating migraines Caller from Mississippi shared her frustration at her daughter's challenges and behaviors From what she describes in this call the problem has expanded to addiction and other behavior issues Caregivers can easily fall into the trap of enablers Lost in what I call the FOG of caregivers Fear Obligation Guilt we can easily veer off the road into dangerous situations There is a path to safety but we're not going to find it alone That's why we have a show for family caregivers [... more]

We caregivers often find ourselves lost in the Caregiver FOG Fear Obligation Guilt This caller to the show struggled with the obligation issue One of the easiest ways to tell that is the language used I have to I must I'm supposed to I'm stuck with it He wanted a checklist to help him do the minimal for his mother but I instead focused on the heart issues that seemed to lead him down the path of resentment [... more]

Who is Jesus to you and what difference does that make in your life If you're like most of us the answer to that question can get foggy in real life So Chip teaches us how to clear away that fog and get a fresh understanding of who Jesus is - and who He wants to be in your life [... more]