When we think about sitting down we might think that's pretty relaxing But if you're sitting in traffic not so much If you're sitting in the doctor's office you might be fearing bad news Many are fearful sitting on an airplane But is God feeling fear or tension as He sits on His throne No Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us tap in to God's state of mind through the power of prayer He invites us to taste of the refreshing reassurance of a heavenly point of view Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and [... more]

Baby Graham fussed and wiggled as his mother held him in her lap while the doctors inserted his first hearing aid Moments after the doctor turned on the device Graham stopped crying His eyes widened He grinned He could hear his mother rsquo s voice comforting him encouraging him and calling his name Baby Graham heard his mother speaking but he needed help learning how to recognize her voice and understand the meaning of her words Jesus invites people into a similar learning process Once we accept Christ as our Savior we become the sheep He knows intimately and guides [... more]

A woman rescued Rudy from the animal shelter days before he was to be euthanized and the dog became her companion For ten years Rudy slept calmly beside Linda rsquo s bed but then he abruptly began to jump next to her and lick her face Linda scolded him but every night Rudy repeated the behavior ldquo Soon he was jumping on my lap to lick my face every time I sat down rdquo Linda said As she was planning to take Rudy to obedience school she began to consider how insistent Rudy was and how he always licked her [... more]

Surprisingly to percent of prescriptions for chronic health conditions are never filled and about half are not taken as prescribed Think about that We go to the doctor he or she examines us and gives us the medication to make us better All we gotta do is take the pills and an alarming number don't Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Bible's prescription for growing spiritually but same thing we've got to follow the Great Physician's instructions Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning [... more]

The topic was Leviticus and I had a confession to make ldquo I skipped a lot of the reading rdquo I told my Bible study group ldquo I rsquo m not reading about skin diseases again rdquo That rsquo s when my friend Dave spoke up ldquo I know a guy who believed in Jesus because of that passage rdquo he said Dave explained that his friend mdash a doctor mdash had been an atheist He decided that before he completely rejected the Bible he rsquo d better read it for himself The section on skin diseases in Leviticus fascinated [... more]

Let Your Scars Speak Not Your Wounds One of the things that we've developed in our culture is this mentality of putting everything out there that doesn't need to be put out there You know you can blame it on Jerry Springer but it actually goes back a lot further than that But we have this I don't know there's some kind of sick fascination with getting out there and blurting out stuff that really needs to be kept private and needs to be dealt with And we as caregivers live with raw wounds And the easy thing for us [... more]

None of us likes to wait Like when we're on hold hearing that annoying music repeat over and over again Or when we're in line at the grocery store or the airport Or in the waiting room at the doctor's office and our name is finally called and we go to the exam room to wait some more Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out that when we wait on GOD it can renew us We'll see some great miracles took place through the prophet Elijah AFTER a time of waiting on the Lord Listen on harvest [... more]

Sometimes you need to laugh and Tim Hawkins is 'just what the doctor ordered ' His unique spin on the trials and tribulations of everyday life will have you in stitches Tim wonders why civilization ever needed an electric toothbrush not to mention a four-or-five bladed shaving razor He loves his GPS and wishes he could buy a 'Marriage GPS' that would give helpful hints like say something nice about her hair Tim's presentation is laugh-out-loud funny and will inspire you to see life from a more humorous perspective Get Tim Hawkins' DVD Full Range of Motion for your donation [... more]

Many of us have heard stories of someone who made a trip to the doctor for some minor ailment but then the doctor discovered something much more serious Had it not been for the minor matter that serious matter may have gone undetected Are they not actually thankful for that minor ailment Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie brings us perspective on the things that come our way and how God uses them all for His greater glory and our greater good Important perspective today on our challenges Listen on harvest org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Emma McCormick was told she'd be working remotely in she decided to live on a sailboat in Florida Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Rich recaps the latest in the Odell Beckham Jr free agency tour and says if it's worth it for teams to invest in the talented-but-injury-prone WR for a short-window and reveals his Top NFL Teams That Always Seem to Be Missing Something ' Rich unveils a brand-new segment called 'Crystal Ball It ' where he predicts how differently things would have gone if the Broncos hadn't traded for Russell Wilson if the Packers had kept Davante Adams and if the Dolphins had drafted Justin Herbert instead of Tua Tagovailoa Red Sox fan Brockman rants over losing Xander Bogaerts to the [... more]

None of us likes to wait Like when we're on hold hearing that annoying music repeat over and over again Or when we're in line at the grocery store or the airport Or in the waiting room at the doctor's office and our name is finally called and we go to the exam room to wait some more Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out that when we wait on GOD it can renew us We'll see some great miracles took place through the prophet Elijah AFTER a time of waiting on the Lord Listen on harvest [... more]

You ever struggle to hold your tongue while answering questions at the doctor's office Gracie's been treated by more than physicians - and we've had our share of exasperating and hilarious moments In this episode from the broadcast I share one that fits both categories Then I follow it up with the P's to use when dealing with physicians For more visit www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Charla was dying and she knew it While she was lying on her hospital room bed her surgeon and a group of young interns poured into the room For the next several minutes the doctor ignored Charla as he described her terminal condition to the interns Finally he turned to her and asked ldquo And how are you rdquo Charla weakly smiled and warmly told the group about her hope and peace in Jesus Some two thousand years ago Jesus rsquo battered naked body hung in humiliation on a cross before a crowd of onlookers Would He lash out at [... more]

Dave and Ashley Willis offer tips for you and your spouse to get healthy mind body and spirit With personal stories about Ashley's journey through anxiety and depression and Dave's health issues you'll see how your overall well-being affects your relationship Receive Dave and Ashley's book Naked Healthy for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast taking-a-health-journey-with-your-spouse featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Emma McCormick was told she'd be working remotely in so she decided to live on a sailboat in Florida Roger McGrath and William Yancey from Texas A amp M University Kingsville bring us the story of Richard King and the cattle kings of the Old West who carved empires out of the wilderness Roger Rench shares with us some memories of his time playing various competitive sports throughout his life that are sure to put a smile on your face Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - Emma [... more]

When you take your young child to the doctor to get a shot you know it's going to cause them some pain From the child's perspective they may ask why Why does it have to hurt From a parent's perspective you know the pain is momentary but the benefit is long-lasting Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see our pain through the eyes of God our Heavenly Father It may not end the pain but it may give us good perspective for our journey View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and [... more]

Dark thoughts often grip us as caregivers when struggling with loneliness and isolation We fearfully plead for someone to tell us what to do where to go how to cope or why this is happening Our oldest son fell and lacerated his chin when just a toddler and I held him still while he received stitches I'll never forget the look of terror in his eyes and his screams as he endured what for him was horrifying He had no way to understand what was happening or how to cope Instead of explaining infections antibiotics and wound care I gently [... more]

The baby wasn rsquo t due for another six weeks but the doctor had just diagnosed Whitney with cholestasis a liver condition common in pregnancy In a whirlwind of emotions Whitney was taken to the hospital where she received treatment and was told her baby would be induced in twenty-four hours In another part of the hospital ventilators and other equipment needed for the onslaught of COVID- cases were being put into place As a result Whitney was sent home She made the decision to trust God and His plans and delivered a healthy baby a few days later When [... more]

A stabbing pain beside my left little toe once prompted a visit to a podiatrist You have bunion by your left big toe He stated flatly I know about my bunion I named it 'Paul ' I replied with a laugh But it doesn't hurt The pain is on the other side of my foot You don't understand he responded The defect of the bunion causes the pain you feel Patiently explaining he added The bunion affects your walking gait and creates stress points that cause pain ' I'll bet your left knee hurts as well doesn't it Admitting it [... more]

When we think about sitting down we might think that's pretty relaxing But if you're sitting in traffic not so much If you're sitting in the doctor's office you might be fearing bad news Many are fearful of sitting on an airplane But is God feeling fear or tension as He sits on His throne No Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us tap into God's state of mind through the power of prayer He invites us to taste of the refreshing reassurance of a heavenly point of view View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes [... more]

Where do we turn when we experience pain hardship or even disappointment with God In this program our guest teacher Ryan Ingram wraps up his series Purpose FULL Discovering God's Calling on Your Life by answers that tough question Don't miss the one thing that can sustain us through all the ups and downs of life [... more]

When a medical treatment began to provide relief for a family member rsquo s severe food allergies I became so excited that I talked about it all the time I described the intense process and extolled the doctor who had created the program Finally some friends commented ldquo We think God should always get the credit for healing rdquo Their statement made me pause Had I taken my eyes off of the Ultimate Healer and made the healing into an idol The nation of Israel fell into a similar trap when they began to burn incense to a bronze snake [... more]

Rebecca and Russell rsquo s doctors had told them they couldn rsquo t have children But God had other ideas and ten years later Rebecca conceived The pregnancy was a healthy one and when the contractions started they excitedly rushed to the hospital The hours of labor grew long and more intense and Rebecca rsquo s body still wasn rsquo t progressing enough for delivery Finally the doctor decided she needed to perform an emergency C-section Fearful Rebecca sobbed for her baby and herself The doctor calmly said ldquo I will do my best but we rsquo re going to [... more]

Surprisingly to percent of prescriptions for chronic health conditions are never filled and about half are not taken as prescribed Think about that We go to the doctor he or she examines us and gives us the medication to make us better All we gotta do is take the pills and an alarming number don't Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Bible's prescription for growing spiritually but same thing we've got to follow the Great Physician's instructions View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- If you would like to receive daily devotions written [... more]

Dennis rsquo life was transformed after someone gave him a New Testament Reading it captivated him and it became his constant companion Within six months two life-changing events occurred in his life He placed his faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of his sins and he was diagnosed with a brain tumor after experiencing severe headaches Because of the unbearable physical pain he became bedridden and unable to work One painful sleepless night he found himself crying out to God Sleep finally came at a m Bodily pain and affliction can cause us to cry out to God but [... more]

South African Fredie Blom turned in widely recognized as the oldest living man Born in the year the Wright Brothers built their Flyer II he rsquo s lived through both World Wars apartheid and the Great Depression When asked for the secret for his longevity Blom only shrugs Like many of us he hasn rsquo t always chosen the foods and practices that promote wellness However Blom does offer one reason for his remarkable health ldquo There rsquo s only one thing it rsquo s God He rsquo s got all the power He holds me rdquo Blom echoes words [... more]

If it's not the Coronavirus some other flu issue lurks around the corner Guess who's the most vulnerable Chances are it's your loved one and YOU In addition to the common sense recommendation of the CDC washing hands covering mouth etc here are some tips to protect your loved one and yourself while caregiving Coronavirus targets elderly overweight diabetic and other otherwise at-risk individuals Yet many of the caregivers of those individual also struggle with those same issues Excessive Weight Gain is significant issue for many caregivers Caregivers often fail to see to their medical needs while struggling to care [... more]

It's a very short step from 'I don't want to live like that' to 'No one should live like that ' We need more protection for people - Nancy Valko www nancyvalko com Palliative and Hospice care continue to confuse so many caregivers While some programs offer amazing and beneficial services to families others seem to be detrimental Involving the Govt seems to give a stamp of approval of something but is it what it says it is How can we know Nancy Valko called HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel to discuss this Transcript of [... more]

Hearing aids You ain't heard nothing yet Almanac Instant coffee A tale of mermaids The doctor is in Jim Gaffigan Decaf coffee is un-American See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

In Colossians Paul said Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you and in my physical body for the sake of his body the church I fill up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ This week Hans and Robby listen to Tom as he discusses his personal experience with a health scare and needing an around-the-clock caregiver Tom said he had been experiencing bad headaches and unusual sleep patterns for a few days and wrote it off as work-related stress His wife eventually forced him to go to ER knowing something was wrong The doctors unable to find [... more]

An unexpected accident injury or sickness can set back your financial progress and stability Medical insurance helps to pay the doctor's bills but how will you pay yours Proper and adequate coverage can help to protect you and your families comfort and lifestyle and help to make sure you stay on track towards your future financial goals Peter and Amber discuss the different kinds of protections you can put in place the costs and the benefits available [... more]

There is a well-known saying The devil is in the details In Jeremiah it is really easy to see that God was in the details way before the devil way This week Hans and Robby discuss the details of estate planning and the exact documents you need to have in order When setting up estate planning documents Hans and Robby discuss how you should be thinking about your family When you are not calling the shots anymore you children or your spouse are going to be the ones doing this Don't you want this process to be easy and laid-out [... more]