by Gillian Marchenko | May 25, 2021 | Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health
Let’s think about lament for a moment. What pops into your mind? Complaining? Weakness? Something we shouldn’t do? Webster’s defines it as a passionate expression of grief and sorrow. But lament is not particularly popular in either Christian or...
by Key Ministry | Jul 14, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Church Support, Mental Health
Ten years ago, mental illness was something that was strongly stigmatized in culture and rarely discussed within the Church. Having previously worked in youth ministry, kept up with youth ministry practices, and now working with youth and families in a counseling...
by Key Ministry | Jun 25, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health
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 Lamar Hardwick | May 7, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Care and Support, Coronavirus, Depression, Hidden Disabilities, Hope, Mental Health, Strategies
On March 14th, the leaders of our church held a special conference call. The topic of conversation was the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential of having to suspend weekly church gatherings. Like thousands of churches all over the world, we were forced to make a...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Mar 8, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Key Ministry, Mental Health
We’re busy preparing for a different type of epidemic in our practice than the one our pediatric hospitals are readying themselves for. Talk and preparation for the coronavirus will very likely exacerbate anxiety symptoms for many of the children we’re treating, and...
by Key Ministry | Dec 31, 2019 | Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
God created us with two empty spaces: our stomach and our heart. He allows us to choose what will fill them. Our choices can be life-giving or life-draining. It’s important to know your EET. Not your EKG or EEG, but your EET—your “Emotional Eating...
