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What makes me cry as a caregiver?
What makes me cry as a caregiver is a list that keeps getting longer. Think of it as a reverse bucket list. But really, what makes me cry as a caregiver can be boiled down to two interconnected truths.
Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry – August 27, 2023
Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry is a pilot of a new product from Key Ministry. Our intent is to create a home for curated 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.
The Value of Being Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Podcast Episode 064
David reminds us in Psalm 139 that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made and that the works of God in us are truly wonderful. David helps us to understand the value of life because he reminds us that God knew us and formed us and designed us for his glory. In this week’s episode, we reflect on that Biblical truth and how the church is called to celebrate God’s wonderful works in all things, including disability.
Sustaining Faith in Your Journey as a Special Needs Parent
Do you ever think your everyday spiritual life shows little progress in growing spiritually? In our spiritual lives, we’d love to have the fast progression that everyone notices. Realistically, our learning is slow but hopefully steady!
The Benefits of A Sacrifice of Praise: Podcast Episode 063
Scripture says we are to be thankful in all circumstances, that this is Jesus’ will for us. At times when thankfulness and gratitude feel completely impossible, God makes a way through what scripture calls a ‘sacrifice of praise.’ Here’s why sacrifices of praise matter, and how such sacrifices can benefit you.
The Day Before and The Day After Life Changing News
News of my daughter can be especially hard for me as I have poured my heart and soul into taking care of her. Yet, God should be my ultimate pursuit. If I chase after him when things are falling apart, everything else should fall into place.
Dogs in Church: Podcast Episode 062
As ministry leaders, we need to know the basic information about service dogs vs. therapy dogs vs. emotional support dogs so that we are providing our churches with accurate information and creating a welcoming and safe environment for all.
Outreach Events: Purpose & Planning: Podcast Episode 061
August is the perfect time to start thinking about events you want to add to your calendar in the fall and winter. In this episode, Sandra will share 5 purposes of outreach events, 9 questions to ask as you plan, and 8 outreach ideas to consider!
How did we do that? We didn’t. The Holy Spirit did it!: Podcast Episode 060
Each summer, our Shine Disabilities Ministry team hosts Camp Freedom, which an action-packed weekend where campers with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities experience summer camp in a way they most enjoy. The blessings and the memories and the logistics from the event always leave me asking “How did we do that?” But as we see through the ministry of Peter and John in Acts 3-4, we didn’t do any of it. The Holy Spirit did it!
Different, Not Harder
“Different, not harder.” That was the powerful takeaway from a dear friend who has spoken with Joanna about special needs ministry for years. This leads her to the question: are we fighting for pity or equality?
What if true equality starts with finding common ground?