by Key Ministry | Nov 28, 2024 | Living Life Daily, Mental Health Ministry, Podcast
Elaina sits down with Pastor Sergei Marchenko to discuss his experience with mental illness both in his home and the church. Pastor Sergei shares hope for the hurting and discusses the importance of mental health awareness in the church, and from the pulpit. If you...
by Shannon Blosser | Nov 26, 2024 | Living Life Daily, Spiritual Growth
Ah, Thanksgiving. That festive time of year where we gather around the table with family, friends, or those who are like family to us to share in a feast of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the foods that can fit on one plate and then some. While Thanksgiving can...
by Jolene Philo | Nov 18, 2024 | Caregiving, Challenges, Living Life Daily
Enjoying the holidays with a food allergy sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? After all, eating together is an integral component of the holiday season. I looked forward to making our traditional holiday foods until I was diagnosed with a dairy allergy in 2012. What...
by Key Ministry | Sep 30, 2024 | Caregiving, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Parents of children with disabilities face unique challenges that can make the journey of parenting even more demanding. While advice like “practice self-care” is common, it doesn’t always provide the deep, meaningful support parents truly need. So, here are some...
by Jolene Philo | Sep 23, 2024 | Caregiving, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Emotions are information.I was astounded when Margaret Vasquez , the therapist conducting a virtual workshop for parents about trauma-proofing kids, made that statement. Ever since her August workshop, I’ve been chewing on what she said. Thinking about the impact...
by datc3 | Jul 29, 2024 | Caregiving, Challenges, Down syndrome, Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
My daughter takes a seat in the dark beautician’s chair. She looks down as the black cape is secured around her neck. The hairdresser asks, “What do you want done to your hair today?” My daughter smiles in the mirror as she listens to the beautician, but...
