In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver, I walk through one of the most practical, personal, and painful issues every caregiver faces: worry.

We explore what Jesus really meant in Matthew 6 when He said, “Do not worry about tomorrow…” — and I back the truck up to show how that entire section of Scripture ties together. This is not sentimental. It’s hard theology lived out in hospital rooms, operating rooms, and late-night caregiver prayers.

I share some deeply personal stories from our ongoing four-month hospitalization:

• The moment when my wife’s surgical wound burst open unexpectedly — and how, even then, worship replaced panic as Gracie sang “In My Leg, Lord, Be Glorified” while medical teams worked.

• How my dad, near the end of his life, calmed my mother with four powerful words: “Because I know God.”

• The late-night “Code Gray” in the hospital — and how that inspired my idea of a “Code Grace” for caregivers who are emotionally unraveling.

• Why daily trust in God is like Tchaikovsky’s daily piano practice: if you skip it, everyone notices.

We also look at Paul and Silas — bruised, bleeding, shackled — still singing hymns in a Philippian jail. That same peace that passes understanding remains available to us today, even in hospital rooms, financial stress, and medical crises.

Worry is real. But so is the sovereignty of God.

I challenge caregivers (and myself) to make the intentional choice to trust Christ today — and to leave tomorrow where it belongs: in His capable hands.

If you're a caregiver weighed down by fear, this episode is for you.

In this Memorial Day episode of Hope for the Caregiver, I open up about one of the hardest—and most overlooked—struggles caregivers face: resentment. After more than 40 years in this journey, I’ve learned that it’s not just the physical exhaustion that wears us down—it’s the internal striving, the bitterness, and the sense of being forgotten.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The difference between sleep and true rest

• Why striving leaves us drained and bitter

• A quote from my new book, A Caregiver’s Companion, and the hymn that goes with it

• How gratitude becomes the antidote to resentment

• And what one surprising verse in Matthew 1:6 reveals about God’s justice, memory, and hope for caregivers

I also share a story from the hospital room—something small, but sacred—that brought the Gospel into sharp focus for me. If you're weary, grieving, or stuck in resentment, I hope this message will point you toward the rest only Christ can give.

In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver, I reflect on our 118-day (and counting) hospital journey as Gracie prepares for her 98th surgery. From surgical setbacks to worn-out mattresses, it’s been a long road—but not without unexpected laughter, grace, and even a surprising riff from Gracie that would’ve made James Brown smile.

We dig into the importance of vigilance—not just physical, but spiritual and emotional. I share thoughts on situational awareness, the loss of basic decorum in our culture, and what it means to see and respond to the pain in others. Whether it's the young man who doesn't know how to hold a door or the weary soul behind the mop, we're called to be ready—to serve, to comfort, and to live alert to the needs around us.

If you're a caregiver, or just someone trying to walk through this world without getting swallowed by it, this one's for you.