by Key Ministry | Jun 15, 2018 | Challenges, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting
Someone said in a joking manner that boys are more useful than girls. It was in the context of hoping for a boy grand child. There were already girls born into the family so now the desire was something useful.This remark has remained with me. What do we deem useful?...
by Key Ministry | Jun 4, 2018 | Challenges, Living Life Daily, Scripture
In my 13 years of parenting a child with special needs, I’ve certainly weathered my share of ups and downs in my walk with Christ. Technically, it’s more accurate to say that JESUS has weathered the ups and downs. HE is always the same in His relationship...
by Key Ministry | May 4, 2018 | Challenges, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting
“For our God is [indeed] a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:29Special needs kids have a way of taking over every aspect of our lives. They take all our energy. They fill all our thoughts. They hijack siblings and spouses and demand every ounce of our attention. The...
by Key Ministry | Apr 27, 2018 | Scripture, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
“Which one are you going to choose? Let me guess your favourite” I said. T had chosen her children’s Bible as her bedtime book that night (very pleased Mummy, we don’t ‘make her’ read the Bible as it was just a battle ground. We just make sure there...
by Key Ministry | Apr 25, 2018 | Autism, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting
“Our son was cognitively disabled; I was now spiritually crippled. Both of us needed urgent and intensive intervention. But therapists only came for him.” Unbroken Faith: Spiritual Recovery for the Special-Needs Parent A diagnosis of disability can strike...
by Key Ministry | Mar 7, 2018 | Challenges, Church, Living Life Daily, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting
I’m a substitute teacher and just recently had a long-term job as a PE teacher. It was tough, one of the toughest jobs I’ve had. I had to dig deep into my faith to keep my spirits up and not become incredibly frustrated. The hardest part was seeing the complete lack...