by Joanna French | Jul 12, 2022 | Church Support, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
I am disabled. I am high functioning, but it is still true. My neurodivergence and trauma mingle with my autoimmune condition and make me uniquely disabled. About a year ago, I called one of my friends in tears, just needing help. I cried to her about what I needed....
by Catherine Boyle | Jun 21, 2022 | Mental Health, Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Development
Said the night wind to the little lamb,”Do you see what I see?”Heavy sigh. My kids ruined this and several other beloved Christmas songs with bathroom humor. (Don’t ask). But the truth is, we don’t all see the same things. For whatever reason,...
by Catherine Boyle | Oct 12, 2021 | Abuse, Church Support, Spiritual Development
This post is shared as part of our series on sexual abuse trauma, but also addresses the importance of confronting and correcting abusive behavior of any kind. Repentance and transformation to the mind and actions of Christ must always be the goals. One night, during...
by Lisa Jamieson | Jul 6, 2021 | Church Support, Mental Health, Special Needs Ministry
Thank you for making the Gospel and Christian community accessible to people with complex lives, with disability or medical challenges, mental health issues and other special needs.Tis the season when caring ministry leaders and volunteers typically try to do some...
by Evana Sandusky | Mar 19, 2021 | Down syndrome, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
Sometimes I forget how old I am. I think I should still be in my twenties, a newlywed who just added to her family.As I lifted my 15-year-old daughter out of the car recently, I was reminded of my actual age. With snow covering the parking lot, Jaycee was afraid to...
