by Key Ministry | May 24, 2019 | Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;” 2 Corinthians 4:7 NASBOne cool thing I’ve noticed over the years: a friendship forged with another special needs parent goes miles...
by Sandra Peoples | May 23, 2019 | Sandra Peoples, Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Development
As a special-needs mom and a special-needs sister, I’m often asked for tips on how ministry leaders should communicate with special-needs families. In order to communicate with care and compassion, ministry leaders need to understand the five phases of special-needs...
by Mark Arnold | May 22, 2019 | Autism, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting
The Bible is full of stories about children and young people. Some of these stories are the most well-known of all: Mary, Joseph, David, Samuel, Esther, etc. Some are lesser known, more obscure, but none the less important: the widow’s son and Elijah, Naaman’s slave...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | May 20, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
If someone else said those words first or I did, I can’t recall, but I like the idea. It is such a great word picture of the day-to-day those of us work through in the world of special needs.There is a certain level of comfort and safety in a trench. It’s not really...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | May 20, 2019 | ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health
Editor’s note: The Child Mind Institute has launched the #MyYoungerSelf campaign during Mental Health Month to counter the stigma for the 1 in 5 children struggling with these disorders. This May actors, athletes, social influencers, business people...