by Lisa Jamieson | May 4, 2021 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry
It has been more than a year since my family has been to church, in person. My husband and I are still uncertain about how or when we will get our daughter back to church. We aren’t even sure when we ourselves will go back.The factors influencing our decisions about...
by Sue Sutton | Apr 8, 2021 | Church Support, Mental Health, Special Needs Ministry
Misty, the beautiful puppy was so willing to learn. She soon learned to come to me when I called her, especially when she knew I had treats in my hand.Then she matured into her doggy teens. I would call her and she would acknowledge me by looking up. It looked like...
by Lisa Jamieson | Apr 6, 2021 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Development
“Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Matthew 9:37-38” We get a taste of heaven on earth when we enjoy life together with others...
by Mark Arnold | Mar 30, 2021 | Resources, Special Needs Ministry, Stories, Strategies
As one of the most important times in the Christian calendar, Easter is a key teaching time for parents, as well as children’s and youth workers. A time to remember, be thankful, and to celebrate what Jesus has done for us all. But the big story of Easter can be...
by Jess Ronne | Mar 9, 2021 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry, Special needs siblings
It can be difficult to understand the complexities of raising a child with special needs if this calling is not part of your existence. I get it. I never gave these children or their caregivers a second thought before it became my reality. It’s hard to empathize with...
by Joanna French | Mar 4, 2021 | Church Support, Pro-Life, Special Needs Ministry
I have the most amazing baby sister. She is goofy, loud, opinionated, and hard-headed. She makes me laugh and she drives me completely insane. My sister has a traumatic brain injury (TBI). She will forever see the world with the wonder of a three-year-old and the...