Caregiving, Challenges, Church, Hope, Marriage, Love, Scripture, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Key Ministry
What If My Family Doesn't Fit at Church?

What DO you do when a child works harder to escape a room than he does work the puzzles at the table? How can you possibly know where the boundaries should be with a child who inherently has none? Where is the line between nurturing and structure? While there aren’t clear answers to these questions, there IS clear theology about our family’s place in the Body of Christ. Sherri Wirt writes a short devotional for special needs parents that feel they don’t fit at church.

What If My Family Doesn't Fit at Church?
Autism, Caregiving, Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting, Summer Vacation
Jolene Philo
My Favorite Vacation Planning Tips for Special ...

Jolene Philo gives 10 vacation planning tips for families with special needs! Jolene Philo will be speaking at Disability & the Church 2024 in Orlando, FL May 1-3! Go to www.keyministry.org/datc2024 to register now.

My Favorite Vacation Planning Tips for Special Needs Families
Caregiving, Challenges, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Cindi Ferrini
How Do You Wear Special Needs?

Like a new outfit that looks crisp and sharp or an old outfit that is so worn out it’s comfy and we wear it all the time….is often how we wear the banner of the special needs journey. How does it look on us? On you? Is our attire crisp and sharp or rather worn out? Cindi Ferrini writes on how YOU wear special needs and caregiving.

How Do You Wear Special Needs?
Caregiving, Challenges, Church, Hope, Living Life Daily, Marriage, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
Key Ministry
Special Needs Dads Really Need the Church to ...

There is a group that many churches simply do not see and are therefore missing a great opportunity for ministry.  That group is special needs dads.  Guys, like me, who are caring for individuals with disabilities/special needs.  This is an incredible group of men! Steve Chatman will be speaking at Disability & the Church 2024 in Orlando, FL May 1-3. Go to www.keyministry.org/datc2024 to register now.

Special Needs Dads Really Need the Church to See Them
Caregiving, Challenges, Down Syndrome, Hope, Living Life Daily, Love, Special Needs Parenting, Scripture, Spiritual Growth
Evana Sandusky
Seasons of Growth

Over the years, I have been through multiple seasons of planting and harvesting skills with my daughter. My daughter is now entering adulthood with disabilities. There are still skills that she needs to develop to make her life easier. The learning does not stop as she ages, however, the pressure I put on myself all of those years is gone. I don’t need to fix issues. I simply need to support her through them. Evana Sandusky writes on her daughter’s growth through the years and likens it to planting seeds and yielding the harvest.

Seasons of Growth

Special Needs Parenting

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The Importance Taking A Five Minute Break

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The Importance Taking A Five Minute Break

Lack of sleep is pretty common for those of us who have children impacted by disability. Stressful days are often the norm as well. It can be hard to stay positive throughout the day as we interact with therapists, teachers, doctors and, most importantly, our families. It can be easy for our speech to become short and have a bite to it as opposed to filled with grace and love.

In those times, taking a step back to pray, reflect, and breathe can be the perfect answer.

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Celebrating My Sister's Life During Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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Celebrating My Sister's Life During Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Thursday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day (celebrated then because people with Down syndrome have a 3rd copy of their 21st chromosome, Trisomy 21). I hope the voices of those of us who know and love people with Down syndrome will speak loud and clear about the blessings they bring to our lives, not because of what they can or can’t do, but simply because of who they are—created in the image of God.