by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jul 9, 2017 | Controversies, Leadership, Strategies
photo courtesy of www.shutterstock.com FAKE NEWS ALERT: Mark Zuckerberg never claimed that Facebook would take the place of church. But he did give a speech a couple of weeks ago that ought to spur lots of thought and conversation among those who recognize the...
by Stephanie McKeever | Jul 7, 2017 | Challenges, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power...
by Key Ministry | Jul 5, 2017 | Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
On the nursery wall directly across from where I sit to feed Nathan hangs this verse: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart.” – Jeremiah 1:5 This framed verse was a shower gift from a sweet...
by Key Ministry | Jul 3, 2017 | Grief, Special Needs Parenting
My husband sang on the worship team so I sat alone during church services. Sometimes I came late, sat near the back, and cried through one or two hymns. My teenage daughter with autism was struggling with her faith and my other child missed church due to...
by Gillian Marchenko | Jul 2, 2017 | Depression, Key Ministry, Mental Health
It is enough: now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers. (1 Kings: 19:4 )“Will you speak with a visitor named Jean?” my husband asks at church. “I think she’s depressed.”I’m confused. How can he suspect depression after one conversation?Of...
