by John Fela (Felageller) | Jul 9, 2021 | Church, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
One of the biggest challenges facing families of disability is the ability to find and become part of a welcoming church community. It is a topic that many organizations, such as this one, try to address and support both families and churches, to help bridge the gaps...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Apr 14, 2021 | Coronavirus, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
Do you remember last spring? Do you recall those first few days and weeks of the COVID pandemic and related quarantines? While it seems like it may have have been an eternity, the reality is it was only about a year ago that we experienced the massive shutdown of our...
by Sandra Peoples | Feb 1, 2021 | Challenges, Love, Marriage
For many of us who are caregivers, we may never be empty nesters. We need to invest in our marriages so they stay strong for the long term. Caregiving is also an emotional and physical investment that can leave our spouses feeling neglected.For example, my son James...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Nov 27, 2020 | Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
Last November I had the pleasure of attending the one-man show of a friend who is somewhat of a local celebrity in the Chicago area. The show is quite unique, as it is based on the life of a priest named Father Damien, who was confirmed as a saint by the Catholic...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Oct 19, 2020 | Marriage, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
Some marriages have moments of disappointment, some have challenges that are discouraging, and some might even be in dangerous and dysfunctional situations that can be devastating.We might not always have all the answers for each situation in our own marriage; the...
by Lisa Jamieson | Jun 19, 2020 | 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...
