by Key Ministry | Apr 8, 2024 | Church, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
I love the local church. I grew up going to church. The church has been vital to my life and spiritual growth. I was even a pastor for nearly 30 years. I believe in the local church. While no church is perfect, still, the local church is a force for good...
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...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jun 15, 2020 | Challenges, Love, Special Needs Parenting
Most men enjoy elements of competition in sports, education or career pursuits. And in the case of men who become a dad of a child with special needs, well, they quickly learn that their son or daughter isn’t going to perform, work, think, or be like other children.My...
by Jonathan McGuire | Feb 4, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
Do you struggle with depression? I was sitting in a sterile office with my wife and kids as some stranger was analyzing my blood and this is the question he asked. My gut response was to swallow the lump that suddenly appeared in my throat and say “No. No, I don’t...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Dec 4, 2016 | Adoption, Key Ministry, Special Needs Ministry
Kevin Kelley finally went home this past Wednesday.Kevin had been raised in the Catholic faith and he lived out the values imparted by the Jesuit education he received at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, followed by college at the College of the Holy Cross.Kevin...