by Joanna French | Dec 16, 2021 | Church Support, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
I hurt all the time. I have an autoimmune condition that causes elevated levels of pain, fatigue, and brain fog. This, coupled with my mental health and learning struggles, makes me a really fun character. My autoimmune condition was launched by a traumatic event well...
by Joanna French | Jul 23, 2020 | Church Support, Culture of Life, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry, Stories, Worship
The special needs ministry at our church has been operating for four years. In that time, we have welcomed many fantastic friends. Each of Embrace’s friends has given me, and our church family, a precious gift. It doesn’t feel fair to hoard these gifts, so I will...
by Key Ministry | Jan 10, 2020 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
As we move into the new year—how can it possibly be 2020?!—this poem by Howard Thurman, an African-American theologian, educator, and civil rights leader, seems to be the perfect jumping off point for reflection: The Work of Christmas When the song of the angels is...
by Catherine Boyle | Sep 3, 2019 | Catherine Boyle, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
Pablo Picasso said, “Every child is an artist.” Do you remember creating when you were a kid? Maybe you were into drawing and coloring; maybe your creativity shone through with Legos and PlayMobile sets or blocks. Or maybe you spent hours building tree forts or sand...
