by Key Ministry | Sep 18, 2019 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Waiting.I’ve been struggling with waiting lately, so today I looked up the definition: To allow time to go by, especially while staying in one place without doing very much, until someone comes, until something that you are expecting happens or until you can do...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Sep 16, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
This summer has been quite memorable in my family for several reasons. If you follow my articles, you know that we committed to buy an Airstream camping trailer and have gone on a lot of short but memorable trips as we get more comfortable with towing. Our son...
by Sarah Broady | Aug 30, 2019 | Autism, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
I had the privilege of attending the Sing! Conference hosted by Keith and Kristyn Getty, who are modern-day hymn writers and talented musicians. It was three and a half glorious days filled with beautiful music, incredibly talented musicians and songwriters, teaching...
by Key Ministry | Aug 28, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful,I know that full well.Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)I was asked recently, “Do you take low functioning kids in your...
by Key Ministry | Aug 22, 2019 | Autism, Church Support, Spiritual Development
This poem by St. Thomas Aquinas, particularly the last line, touches my heart: Because of my compassion the sun wanted to be near me all night, And the earth deeded her fields to me, and all in heaven said,  “We have voted you our governor; tell us your divine...
by Catherine Boyle | Aug 20, 2019 | Autism, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
I recently met with Kristen Kansiewicz, a mental health professional who had done a survey of church attenders. Surprisingly, stigma was the second reason that people in the surveyed churches weren’t seeking mental health help. The number one reason? Denial.In spite...