by Lisa Jamieson | Aug 6, 2019 | Rare Diagnosis, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
I recently read a short memoir about the power of friendship. It got me thinking about how being a special needs parent and serving in disability ministry has changed how I approach relationships. For example, disability teaches me benefits of slowing down. More than...
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 Jolene Philo | Jul 22, 2019 | Autism, Living Life Daily, Spiritual Growth
What I regret most about being a mean girl.Those words are both blog post title and personal confession in the wake of a conversation with an old friend at our 45th class reunion.”Do you remember Katya Luwamala?” he asked as he sat down beside...
by Sandra Peoples | Jun 3, 2019 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
I remember the day my older sister, who has Down syndrome, went down front at church and told the preacher she had accepted Jesus as her Savior. After a few more conversations, she was baptized. Faith, even childlike faith according to Matthew 18, is necessary, and...
by Jonathan McGuire | May 29, 2019 | Hope, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Have you ever been heartbroken at the extra pain and the struggles your child is facing? I get it. Doing everything you can for your child, wanting to be able to do more. The helplessness, the weariness from always pushing, always looking, always being on.Viktor...
by Key Ministry | May 27, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
I can’t believe they did that! I would NEVER do such a thing. I wouldn’t even consider it. Ever been like me and had that thought when reading the Bible? But then minutes later, upon reflection and application, realize, “Oh….. wait….shoot…ummm….yes, I have done...
