No parent is ever prepared for the devastating loss of their child. The death of a child may be the worst trauma a human being can experience. The pain from losing a child can seem unbearable and lead to many other complicated emotions. Grief is a natural process after dealing with such a loss. Here Continue Reading >>
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Guest Blog: Coping with Divorce
When you say “I do” at the end of the alter and seal your love with a kiss, you may never imagine that you and your spouse will be separating someday. Navigating through a divorce is extremely difficult and can cause feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness. When dealing with this it is normal to feel Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Understanding How to Deal with Spiritual Burnout
Volunteering your time to different ministries can be a great thing, allowing you to expand your spiritual horizons by immersing yourself in God’s work. Getting involved in your faith community can help you to become a stronger Christian, know God’s love, spread God’s word, and establish a support system. However, if you start to feel Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: How to Offer Support to a Friend with Cancer
Friendship is based on support, love, and trust, and when a friend’s life is flipped upside down due to a cancer diagnosis, it becomes crucial for other friends to know how to respond. There are many ways to offer support to a friend with cancer, from simply showing up, listening, and keeping spiritual faith present Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: How to Deal with Chronic Illness in a Marriage
Remember that part of your wedding vows when you promised to love and honor one another in sickness and in health? If you’re dealing with a chronic illness in your marriage, where one or the other spouse is very sick, it’s not as simple as remembering that you made a promise to love and honor Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: The Various Benefits of Being a Volunteer
If you have spent time volunteering before, you might actually be a happier, healthier, and well-rested person compared to people who have not given it a shot. Volunteering is all about giving back to others but Spiritual Care Support Ministries can guarantee that you’ll get something out of volunteering too. Take a look at the Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Caring for the Caregiver
Being a caregiver to an ill or elderly family member is a difficult job. Caregivers often face stress, anxiety, and worry, not to mention the physical demands that come with caring for someone. In order to be a good caregiver, you must take good care of yourself from an emotional, physical and spiritual standpoint. If Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Part 2: My Story – 13 Useful Things Guaranteed to Help the Chronically Ill
In last week’s blog, I told you about my personal struggle with chronic illness and pain. If you haven’t had a chance yet to read or share it, please do. As a family member or friend of someone who is chronically ill, you play a vital role in that person’s life. Those who battle pain Continue Reading >>
Guest Blog: Part 1: My Story – A Journey Through Chronic Illness and Pain
No One is Immune No family is immune from hardship in life. For some, it’s the loss of a loved one; for others, it’s a broken marriage. Some families struggle financially while others deal with abuse. No matter how hard we try, trouble comes our way. It’s during these times that we are tested to Continue Reading >>