by Key Ministry | Jan 10, 2020 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
As we move into the new year—how can it possibly be 2020?!—this poem by Howard Thurman, an African-American theologian, educator, and civil rights leader, seems to be the perfect jumping off point for reflection: The Work of Christmas When the song of the angels is...
by Lisa Jamieson | Jan 8, 2020 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
For several years, a part of me dreaded November, December and early January. The holiday season—from Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Years—can be a wonderful opportunity for family and friends, traditions, spontaneity and general festivity. But for those of us...
by Mark Arnold | Jan 3, 2020 | Church, Mental Health, Spiritual Growth
During his life on earth Jesus challenged the accepted culture of his time, often creating a societal and political storm as He did so. He was not what many expected the Messiah to be, even though there had been plenty of prophecy that provided more than enough detail...
by Jolene Philo | Dec 23, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Our first Christmas away from home was also my first one as a parent.My husband and I lived in a small, remote town. Our town was surrounded by ranches. Cattle and sheep outnumbered people by the thousands. Taking our sick and struggling baby to the doctor required a...
by Mark Arnold | Dec 13, 2019 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Those of us who care for children and young people with additional/special needs, whether as parents/carers, children’s and youth workers, or in other professional roles, become good at expecting the unexpected, anticipating the unpredictable, and dealing with...
by Key Ministry | Nov 27, 2019 | Scripture, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
In February, I wrote a post on this blog that likened special needs parenting to Groundhog Day, because sometimes we find ourselves fighting the same battles over and over. Typical parents go through seasons one after the other, while many of us are in the same...
