by datc3 | Jun 25, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Care and Support, Depression, Mental Health, PTSD, Strategies
Hello, my name is Pastor Jo, and I have a mental illness. Actually, I have three: PTSD, anxiety, and depression. These illnesses are a part of my trauma, my struggle, and my testimony.My depression has been so bad lately. I am...
by datc3 | Jun 23, 2020 | Church Support, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry
Any of us who are involved in disability ministry know that prayer is essential. We have a vision—to see people with disabilities living out their divine vocation amongst God’s people—but that vision often feels fraught with all kinds of barriers.How do I get to know...
by datc3 | Jun 22, 2020 | Challenges, Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing.A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days.~Annie DillardI love Annie Dillard. Her books on writing were like life...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jun 21, 2020 | Mental Health, Resources
For the last 2 ½ years, Catherine and I have had the privilege of being part of a most unlikely and extraordinary group of religious leaders and Federal government officials looking at how congregations from America’s diverse faith traditions might better...
by datc3 | Jun 19, 2020 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Love, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
It’s Father’s Day this weekend and I have a warning: I’m not going to be buying you a greeting card. I’m learning that my own words are important to you. I want my words to speak loudly to your soul—in positive ways that strengthen your spirit. I’m learning that a...
