Championing kids with special needs or medical disabilities can be quite difficult on many levels. First, there’s the academic needs of the child. For instance, in some school systems, grades become emphasized over emotional development or character. Other schools lack the resources to champion the heart or strengths of the child. In addition, there’s the therapeutic needs of the child…. View Post
So often, conversation on kids with intellectual disabilities centers on ministry “to” children with disabilities. What if we instead focused on the ministry “of” children with disabilities? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker presents us with a massive paradigm shift on many levels. After reading her cover article in Christianity Today titled The Ministry of the Disabled, we knew we needed to learn… View Post
Post first appeared at LifeWay Women All Access by Christi Straub I always hated the inevitable new-baby question from well meaning friends and strangers alike: “Is she a good baby?” It infers that some babies are inherently good and others are inherently bad. “Well, she’s not a bad baby,” I’d respond. “But she is difficult.” I’ve learned there are two… View Post
Welcome to our last session of the Mom Set Free online Bible study! I have absolutely loved walking through what it looks like to be a mom set free! I appreciate all you shared in the comments and want you to know that it is my privilege to walk alongside you in this online Bible study. Thank you for sticking… View Post