Today's blog post addresses the topic of child abuse. It is a powerful account of both human evil and the forgiveness available through Christ. Please read with care.
Why We're Supporting the Identity Project
We’re supporting this project because persons with disabilities are disproportionately represented among children and adults who embrace non-traditional gender identities and leaders serving in disability or mental health ministry will greatly benefit from a deep understanding of gender and sexuality from a Biblical perspective.
The Reason I Gave Church Another Chance
As members of the disability community or the parents/caregivers who love them, we know the Church is not overtly welcoming. The right body of believers is out there, but they may not know it…yet. They may not even be able to understand…yet. But they will be willing to learn. Consider this your formal invitation to be sure of what you cannot see.
The Mental Health Friendly Church: An Interview with Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope: Podcast Episode 047
Equipping Churches to be Trauma Informed: an interview with Robert and Lori Crosby: Podcast Ep 044
Simple Strategies for the Biggest Challenges: an Interview with Kim Botto: Podcast Episode 042
Four Ways to Reach Hurting Kids During Unstructured Playtime
As a research psychologist, guest blogger, Robert Crosby, has been studying children’s ministry for about ten years. In nearly every church, there are hurting kids struggling with feelings of worthlessness and rejection. To reach these kids, we must be intentional. We must use every tool and opportunity available—especially unstructured playtime—to show these kids how much they matter to God and to us.
Preventing Parentification: Protecting Typical Children in Families with Disabilities: Podcast Episode 028
False Accusations of Abuse: How Churches Can Support Families with Disabilities: Podcast Ep 025
Finding Hope When Caregiving Stress Leads to Faith and Mental Health Struggles
When I learned my daughter would be born with a more severe genetic disorder than my son’s, the news devastated me. After her birth, I began to experience debilitating symptoms of PTSD. Months later, I made what should have been a lethal suicide attempt. My case was extreme, but is it that uncommon for caregivers to experience clinical mental health conditions?
