by Key Ministry | Dec 17, 2019 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health, Trauma
Since 2005, I have served on my church staff to provide clinical mental health counseling services to our congregation and others in our area. Over the years, I have known people who wanted counseling but couldn’t get it, and others who had access to counseling but...
by Key Ministry | Oct 24, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health, Trauma
When I heard my friend Marcia make this statement, it grabbed my attention: “Choose the pain that heals.” Pain is inevitable; how we respond to it is our choice. We need discernment in making such an important decision. Which pain do I let go of or...
by Key Ministry | Apr 16, 2019 | Adoption, Foster Care, Trauma
Dear Father,We are your adopted children, grafted into your family. If not for the death and resurrection of Jesus, we wouldn’t know the gift of being called Your child. For those in our midst who have adopted or are fostering children who’ve experienced trauma, we...
by Catherine Boyle | Apr 9, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health, Trauma
Broadcast on over 700 radio stations across the US, Janet Parshall is known as ‘the voice of Moody radio.’ She has written and spoken extensively on issues of Christian faith and American culture for many years. This past weekend, at Inclusion Fusion Live 2019, she...
by Key Ministry | Dec 18, 2018 | Adoption, Foster Care, Trauma
Dear Father,For those in our midst who have adopted or are fostering children who’ve experienced trauma, we pray especially over them at Christmas, knowing the excitement and changes in routine bring additional challenges. Thank you for making them a family. You have...
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by Kirsten Holmberg | Nov 8, 2018 | Adoption, Church Support, Trauma
This Sunday, November 11, 2018, is Orphan Sunday. Many churches will allocate time in their services to raise awareness for adoption, especially for those in foster care. In addition to the preparations already made for National Adoption Awareness Month,...
