Virginia Piper March 6, 2020 These shoes have been worn well. They wrap around a pair of feet that have danced until steps could no longer be taken due to exhaustion. They’ve walked halls of schools and run to unknown places going exploring. They’ve jumped to the beat of music or to sink the…
Last week Sandra Peoples published an article on Key Ministry’s blog entitled “What Special Needs Families Wish Their Pastors Knew”. In that article, she shared five main points: We are lonely. We wish we could do more. We know you can’t control every church member’s reaction to our family, but you do set the…
Stephanie Hubach, author of Same Lake Different Boat, is also mom to Tim. Stephanie took the month of October to share some thoughts about Down Syndrome and various ways that it has impacted Tim as well as ways Tim has effected people’s view of the abilities of someone with Down Syndrome. Post #8: Down Syndrome…
“One ugly chapter – maybe you could even call it a ruined chapter – doesn’t define our stories, though. Rape doesn’t get that power. Darkness doesn’t get the last say.” Shannon Dingle shares her story and her perspective on abuse here: http://www.dinglefest.com/2016/06/her-life-isnt-ruined-and-neither-is-mine.html
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“Summer. For special needs families it’s not just a season of humidity but a season of humility. God always uses summer to once again reiterate how much I need Him every second of every day to walk this journey out. I’m slowly learning to embrace this season because I know God is working in me, but…
Teaching All of God’s Word – Biblical Resources for Church, Home, and School The philosophy of One Story Ministries is that God’s Word is not just a collection of stories, it is the ONE story of redemption in Jesus Christ. Covers the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, not just a few select stories. Resources to…
“Making the gospel–the good news of the coming of the kingdom–accessible to all in word and deed.” “Many people with disabilities and their families live entirely outside the care of the Church or on the fringes of local congregational life. A variety of barriers–both architectural and attitudinal–have prevented them from being reached…
Resource Review: The Caregiver’s Notebook by Jolene Philo After just a few months of caregiving for a medically complex child, I had tried several different ways to organize Emily’s information before I arrived at a method that has now worked for us for many years. Recently Jolene Philo shared with LifeLine her new resource, The Caregiver’s Notebook,…
A Special Touch Chapter is a faith-based friendship support group with regular meetings. Special Touch Chapters enrich the lives of people with disabilities through the exchange of helpful information, resources, mentorship, encouragement, and opportunities for fun and friendship. Special Touch Getaways in multiple states, including Georgia. Special Touch Ministry Camp