by Sandra Peoples | Jun 29, 2017 | Families, Special Needs Ministry
Two years ago we moved across the country to plant a special-needs welcoming church. Next month we’re officially closing. It certainly didn’t go as we hoped, but maybe it’s a good thing. Two years ago we packed up a big truck in our small town in...
by Jonathan McGuire | Jun 13, 2017 | Families
Dear dad to the child with special needs,Many of us grew up playing with our buddies, pretending we were Superman, Batman or Spiderman… arguing about who would be which one and even philosophizing about who could beat who if they fought each other but in the end it...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jun 4, 2017 | Advocacy, Care and Support, Families, Key Ministry
February 22, 1995.When Mary Evelyn woke up that day, she had no way of knowing her life would never be the same. She got up, got dressed and went to breakfast with her husband. Her husband became a passionate student of the Bible after accepting Christ two decades...
by Sandra Peoples | May 25, 2017 | Families, Parents
Our friend and team writer Jeff Davidson passed away this week, leaving behind his wife Becky and their son, Jon Alex. Jeff was the founder and CEO of Rising Above Ministries. We’re featuring a few of our favorite posts from Jeff in his honor. I’ll...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | May 23, 2017 | Families
We need others, and others need us. We’re already busy, but being busy doesn’t exempt any of us from serving beyond our own family and comfort level. Quite honestly, simply meeting our own family’s needs are far easier than stretching ourselves to reach out and serve...
by Sandra Peoples | May 18, 2017 | Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Care and Support, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
Summer time is full of new opportunities for fun and adventure, but it can also be filled with anxiety for our kids who prefer the comfort of routines. There are steps we can take as parents to help our kids decrease their anxiety levels and enjoy the fun of summer!...
