by Shannon Blosser | Oct 17, 2023 | Care and Support, Church Support, Mental Health
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It is a time when many people will find a way to show their appreciation to their pastors by offering cards, a cup of coffee, gifts, or some word of affirmation to remind them of the value they add to the congregations they lead...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Oct 16, 2023 | Mental Health, MH Medicine Ministry, Pro-Life
News and commentary on topics related to mental health, medicine and ministry for faithful Christians, especially those serving in positions of leadership in the church from the physician and child psychiatrist who founded Key Ministry.I’m posting this week’s edition...
by Key Ministry | Sep 27, 2023 | Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
In a recent viral social media post, Rachel Olstad expressed what she and many other families with children with disabilities would like to express to those who help care for their children. We have CHALLENGES. We have the normal challenges of family life and raising...
by Evana Sandusky | Sep 11, 2023 | Down syndrome, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
The first time the engine-shaped glowing light appeared on my car’s display, I took notice. I quickly sought mechanics to tell me if the check engine light was a genuine problem. After some minor work and knowledge from those who understand how my car runs, the light...
by Jolene Philo | Aug 27, 2023 | Medically Fragile, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
What makes me cry as a caregiver is a list that keeps getting longer. On this, the day before my 65th birthday, I’m writing down everything that makes me cry. Think of it as reverse bucket list. A bucket with a hole that leaks tears out my eyes. Do you have the...
by Jolene Philo | Jul 24, 2023 | Caregiving, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
This summer our family embarked upon the grand adventure of multi-generational living. It began in May when our daughter, her husband, and their then 13-month-old son moved into our upstairs as they transition from starving graduate student status to starving artists...