As caregivers we often must make decisions that benefit the whole unit - not Just one person We get into the trap as caregivers where we're thinking of someone almost to the exclusion of everyone else I understand why - because that person has extreme needs But as a caregiver YOU are meeting many of those extreme needs What happens if you don't consider the person meeting the extreme needs You must think of the whole unit SHOW TRANSCRIPT May Contain Typos If you feel that you are operating out of guilt or fear or any of those things what [... more]

Dr Stanley lists out the ways people are trapped and destroyed by sin and misunderstanding [... more]

How can we find blessing in Joseph's story He fell from favored son status to cruel humiliation sold as a slave in a foreign country Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how God can use our worst times to prosper us and others ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Dangers Toils and Snares' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most [... more]

From - A MINUTE FOR CAREGIVERS - When Every Day Feels Like Monday How many caregivers put themselves through unnecessary stress trying to re-create Christmas traditions While a tree decorations meals and gifts remain important too many allow trappings to eclipse the season's meaning Sometimes the fear that this may be our loved one's last Christmas pushes us to ensure everything is perfect But what have we accomplished if we're exhausted or resentful by December One of the great joys I've experienced living in Montana is the opportunity to slow down When we lived in Nashville it seemed we raced [... more]

God always has a purpose and it is always for good [... more]

Based on Philippians this message includes how we can have true contentment [... more]

Some believers will only obey God after He teaches them a lesson the hard way After three days inside a fish Jonah still had no compassion on the people of Nineveh In this message Pastor Lutzer gives us three lessons about the danger of self-interest and self-protection Are we resentful because God is generous This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at moodyoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

May Message from Pastor Josh Bevan Main Scripture Passage Matthew - Topic Resilience Focus Compassion Dependency Download SCRIPTURE REFERENCE [... more]

I recently came across a helpful word wintering Just as winter is a time of slowing down in much of the natural world author Katherine May uses this word to describe our need to rest and recuperate during life rsquo s ldquo cold rdquo seasons I found the analogy helpful after losing my father to cancer which sapped me of energy for months Resentful of this forced slowing down I fought against my winter praying summer rsquo s life would return But I had much to learn Ecclesiastes famously says there rsquo s ldquo a season for every activity under [... more]

God is our refuge strength and very present helper [... more]

How do you stay young all your life [... more]

Can you imagine having Jesus as your own personal Christian counselor Chip reminds us that Jesus counseled a woman who felt overwhelmed resentful and that life wasn't fair How did He help her process all that was going on What did He say Join Chip and find out [... more]

God's goal for you is to be conformed to the likeness of Christ [... more]

In this show Dr Shah talks about the difference between the problems and the facts of life Do we allow God to use both the shape us or do we become bitter and resentful If you like this content and want to support the show you can visit us at clearviewtodayshow com Don apos t forget to rate and review our show To learn more about us visit us at clearviewbc org If you have any questions or would like to contact us email us at contact clearviewtodayshow com or text us at - - See you tomorrow on Clearview [... more]

Although conflict is inevitable there is a proper way to deal with it [... more]

When you face conflict how do you feel [... more]

Learn to properly handle anger when it arises [... more]

When you find yourself angry what do you do about it [... more]

Dr Randy Schroeder returns once more to Focus on the Family to discuss habits you can integrate into your marriage Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage promoting emotional closeness and leaving and cleaving properly Part of Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast Forming New Habits For Your Marriage for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources [... more]

Well-known psychologists and authors Dr John Townsend and Dr Henry Cloud share broadcast advice on how to relate with your in-laws Part of Receive the book Boundaries for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment monthly-gift Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-your-in-laws-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

We all want to be in control of our life and our future Yet Dietrich Bonhoeffer gave his life for his allegiance to Christ rather than the swastika Before his physical execution was ordered he died to himself In this message on the Hebrews martyrs we ponder how to die to ourselves It starts today This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Have you ever begged God to remove a heavy trial in your life Paul did and the Lord said no We have a choice these times can either make you resentful or they can increase your faith In this message you receive three life-changing lessons as you bear that burden You will discover that even the no answers are still answers from a gracious God This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at moodyoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Author Leisa Williams called the program from Canberra Australia to share her family's journey with Autism In our conversation we discussed our shared musical journey and what music means to us as caregivers https www leisawilliamsauthor com She writes from her heart about her life experiences that have come from the school of hard knocks Her views are tried and tested from many years of working to overcome adversity in her life as well as being founded on her Christian biblical faith the wise counsel and support from healthcare professionals and her educational background which includes a Master of Education [... more]

When conflict arises how do you handle it [... more]

Those in authority are gifts from God that we'd probably give back if we could Whether it's a boss or a policeman a church leader or a family member there is probably someone in your life you find it hard to submit to In this series 'Remarkable Christianity ' Stephen shows us from Paul's letter to Titus why submission to authority is a testimony the world finds hard to ignore [... more]

Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed with responsibility [... more]

Learn how to let Christ replace your anxiety with His peace [... more]

The key to maintaining gratefulness is to know that God is always in control [... more]

It's safe to say we all want a great marriage We all desire a relationship with a deep emotional mental and physical connection with our mate But how do we experience that Where does it start In this program Chip highlights the importance of couples cultivating spiritual intimacy Don't miss the practical ways you can build a lasting relationship with your spouse [... more]

ldquo Why should I bother nbsp praying when nbsp God doesn rsquo t nbsp seem to nbsp answer rdquo nbsp Have you ever begged God to remove a difficulty in your life Paul did and the Lord said ldquo no rdquo nbsp It rsquo s tough taking ldquo no rdquo for an answer nbsp But there are times when the answer to a believer rsquo s prayer is a clear ldquo no rdquo nbsp You nbsp have a choice these times can either make nbsp you nbsp resentful nbsp or nbsp they can increase nbsp your faith In this message [... more]

As you reflect on the complex relationship between holiness and Christian liberty between biblical guidelines and man-made rules are you making room in your reasoning for grace In this message Stephen challenges us to put grace in the driver's seat and leave everything else on the road [... more]

When you rsquo re wronged you may become resentful and bitter That rsquo s why Jesus spoke on the nbsp vital importance of forgiveness In a famous parable He outlined the key principles to guide us as we wrestle with the wrongs we rsquo ve nbsp done nbsp and wrongs others have done to us nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Some attitudes can go undetected at least for a while You can t see someone having resentful thoughts but it can still be detrimental In the message quot Fighting the Green-Eyed Monster quot Skip shares how envy discolors everything around you and steals your peace This teaching is from the series White Collar Sins Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

As Stephen explores the beginning of Jesus' adult ministry he starts by introducing the political and religious scene that sets the stage for Jesus' arrival Despite the hostile political climate and the corrupt religious scene God knows the time is perfect for a true religious revival Join Stephen today and discover that no matter the earthly circumstances and regardless of who has earthly power our Great Commission never changes [... more]

Christians throughout the empire are being marginalized and scattered and many of them are questioning whether God has abandoned them Who better to remind them of God's unfailing grace than Peter [... more]

Even if an alcoholic or addict is in recovery addiction is chronic impairment - requiring a lifetime of pushing against it and working some sort of recovery program Wherever one finds a chronic impairment there's always a caregiver For those in a relationship with an alcoholic or addict prescription or illicit drug use boundaries remain critical part of that caregiver's life Caregivers have no power to change their loved one but they can protect themselves and their belongings [... more]

For many the term midlife is synonymous with crisis But our guest on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman says it doesn't have to be that way Yes midlife is challenging But the demands of this season can force us to adjust adapt and grow deeper in the marriage relationship How do you take advantage of midlife opportunities Find out today on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Do you catch yourself being rude irritable or resentful with your spouse Bob Lepine along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson share about share about how to make a fresh start on FamilyLife Today Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Dates to Remember box https www familylife com dates-to-remember Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

When Rebecca rsquo s brother and sister-in-law started having marriage problems Rebecca prayed earnestly for their reconciliation But they divorced Then her sister-in-law took the children out of state and their dad didn rsquo t protest Rebecca never again saw the nieces she dearly loved Years later she said ldquo Because of trying to handle this sadness on my own I let a root of bitterness start in my heart and it began to spread to my family and friends rdquo The book of Ruth tells about a woman named Naomi who struggled with a heart of grief that grew [... more]

Can you imagine having Jesus as your own personal Christian counselor Chip reminds us that Jesus counseled a woman who felt overwhelmed resentful and that life wasn't fair How did He help her process all that was going on What did He say Join Chip and find out [... more]

And they said unto me The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down and the gates thereof are burned with fire Nehemiah [... 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]

So many times we caregivers cry out to God for us to be delivered FROM these challenges Doing this for years however I'm learning that God meets us in it and delivers us THROUGH It In the process we discover our battle is not with our loved one's affliction but instead the battle is with ourselves From HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio JAN See the full transcript of the show below Brought to you by HFTC January Live on American family radio this is Hope For The Caregiver This is Peter Rosenberger This is the nation's number [... 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]

With a rampant drug culture and the disintegration of the family more and more grandparents find themselves caregiving parenting and struggling with enabling as well as their own marriages and health Norma and her husband are a family in crisis We discussed that while there's no solution there is a path But it's not going to easy Transcript Peter Norma in Indiana Norma Good morning Norma How you feeling Norma Not very well this morning Peter Not too well Norma No What I have a problem with is I have two grandchildren that I'm taking care of due to their [... more]

Callers to the show shared their heartache fear and despair in trying to serve as caregivers while simultaneously dealing with the trauma and ravages of a family member with addiction Sometimes law enforcement is required for the safety of the caregiver and these women are in danger Sarah also called in and wait until you hear her story of how she made brutal choices but kept herself safe Sponsored by [... more]

Callers shared with the show HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER to share their struggles with resentment All too often caregivers find themselves in the downward and destructive spiral of resentment-not always at their loved ones Sometimes it can be at family and friends who don't help they way the could or should Sometimes it can be at medical personnel It can be at themselves or at God Brought to you by Standing With Hope [... more]