Grief is an overwhelming emotion that we all deal with differently and, regardless of how strong your faith is, when someone you love dies, your heart will waver. Dealing with loss is difficult, exhausting, emotional, and painful. There are stages of grief and it is important to understand what those stages are in order to Continue Reading >>
As an adult, what is my helping role when a child or teen is grieving?
Thank you so much for caring about knowing how to effectively support a child or teen as they grieve. Always begin with God. Pray as you prepare yourself before addressing the issues that a child may have. Provide a supportive and safe environment for them. If a child has come to speak to you about Continue Reading >>
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 >>
How do I know when I need to ask for professional help when I am grieving?
I first want you to know that it takes courage to ask that question. These are some of the “red flags” that may be helpful in letting you know if you should ask for help. You should ask for help if you are constantly thinking of ending your life and have a plan to do Continue Reading >>
How do I help my friend who is grieving?
Helping begins with being a good listener. Your friend will need to mourn, and that means you may hear the same story over and over. Your friend does not want you to “fix” him or her but to just listen and show your concern. Allow your friend to express their feelings without you being critical Continue Reading >>
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 >>
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 >>
Ways to Cope After Finding Out You Have a Chronic Illness
Finding out you have a chronic illness can be devastating news, and very difficult to process. Despite wanting the news not to be true, and wishing/praying the illness would go away, sometimes in life we just have to face the fact that, yes, we’ve got this– whatever “this” is. It’s here. It’s happening. It’s most Continue Reading >>
Happy Easter!
There is no time like Easter for remembering just how wonderful God’s love really is. Blessings to you and your family. Christ has risen indeed and His Spirit is alive in those who have made Him Lord of their lives! Happy Easter from me and your all your friends at Spiritual Care Support Ministries!
Talking is the “Best Medicine”
I just had two of our friends die recently. Loss affects everyone, not just the immediate family. These friends represented memories of fun times, challenging times, and awesome spiritual moments when we all felt God was moving in us and through us. We worked, ate, and dreamed together for our families and our faith community. Continue Reading >>
Reasons to Attend a Support Group Meeting
One of the worst feelings in the world is when you feel all alone and that no one cares. If that’s not a reason enough to attend a support group meeting, what is? Life is hard and there are all sorts of struggles and challenges people face. Whether you’re rich or poor, married or single, Continue Reading >>
The Unexpected
It’s been four days and my sinus infection continues to give me pain in my eyes, my throat, and my head. The journey this week has been far from pleasant. My plans for the week had to change. My “to do” list was quite long and I tried to arrange it so I could perhaps Continue Reading >>
Unconditional Love for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day will soon be here and many are looking for love in all the wrong places. When I was eleven years old at the Evangelical Free Church in Brooklyn, New York, Jim Vaus came to speak at the church. He shared about the Love of God and God’s willingness to be part of our Continue Reading >>
Year of New Beginnings
Happy New Year from everyone at Spiritual Care Support Ministries! Can you believe we are already a few days in to 2017? I believe for me, personally, and in ministry it will be “A Year of New Beginnings”. I am excited to see what God has in store for me and for everyone at SCSM. Continue Reading >>
Gifts of the Heart
Christmas for you may not be the same, but I believe God can help you and it can be meaningful. This Christmas, decide to give gifts to those around you that do not cost money but are “gifts of the heart.” Christmas is a time of giving. God gave his son Jesus to be born Continue Reading >>