by John Fela (Felageller) | Aug 14, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
My son has a consistent habit of opening up the closet where the cleaning supplies are kept in our home. We know the sound of the old wood door being jostled open, like a staple of the background noise in our home. Many times we just ignore it, but at least once a day...
by Mark Arnold | Aug 12, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Have you ever played poker? Maybe you’ve played recreationally, as I have, perhaps using tokens, matchsticks, or chocolates for the ‘stake?’ Maybe you’re a more serious poker player, with higher level stakes? Or maybe you’ve never played the game at all....
by Key Ministry | Aug 8, 2019 | Advocacy, Autism, Special Needs Ministry
Everyone has a God-given gift. Annie and Audrey, my twins who are profoundly intellectually disabled, are leading the way of change in the Church. I am following their lead and watching their gifts being used by God.A few years ago at the Christian camp where we have...
by Catherine Boyle | Aug 1, 2019 | Autism, Church Support, Mental Health
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12My reaction to that Bible verse is typically something like: I’ve got to do more today, be more focused, squeeze more out of the too thin margins of time I normally leave for myself. But like...
by Mark Arnold | Jul 26, 2019 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Jesus is surely the greatest storyteller the world has ever known. His stories, also known as parables, are lively, exciting, challenging and filled with teaching. Every time we read one of Jesus’ parables, we learn something new through them. They speak into our...
by Key Ministry | Jul 24, 2019 | Autism, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting
This past weekend my husband and I spent a few restful days in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. A verdant land of rolling hills, miles and miles of three-rail fences, horse farms that look like something out of a fairytale, and sleek thoroughbreds grazing in the...
