by datc3 | Jan 31, 2018 | Autism, Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
In 2017 like for any special needs families there were a lot of hills and valleys. We saw our most fruitful year in ministry in helping special needs families with Champions Clubs and in our own family we saw our son exhibit behavior with acting out like we hadn’t...
by datc3 | Jan 29, 2018 | Challenges, Church, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
I grew up in a little church in a small town. It was one of those churches where everyone had “their” seat. If you were missing from church, there was a genuine concern, because you just didn’t skip church.Church attendance was highly valued during my childhood. My...
by datc3 | Jan 28, 2018 | Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources, Stories
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ve likely heard that we have a book coming out soon in which we share a model for churches to follow in ministering with individuals and families affected by mental illness.Our ministry team has been compiling useful...
by datc3 | Jan 26, 2018 | Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
When I was a teenager, I was kind of a punk. I didn’t consider others feelings over my own. Essentially, I needed Jesus. But I did not fully understand Christ’s great love for a sinner like me and I didn’t think I needed anyone but myself.Yet, in God’s sovereignty, He...
by datc3 | Jan 24, 2018 | Autism, Challenges, Church, Special Needs Parenting
I was a nervous wreck.Even more so than usual my family would say!In the last several years God has brought some healing and help to my anxiety issues but there is still work to be done. We are all a work in progress right?And while I was so excited thinking about...
