Quick to Listen: Helping Teens Navigate Emotions
Scripture: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19) The book of James is often called the “Proverbs of the New Testament,” guiding believers on how they can put their faith into everyday practice. James reminds readers that wisdom is often revealed through patience, listening, and gentleness. This instruction is especially meaningful in parenting teenagers. While teens may appear
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Others with Disabilities
“To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 This verse is a simple yet powerful picture of what God asks of us. He doesn't ask for perfection. He asks for our posture. To act justly means we choose what is right and fair, especially when it comes to how we treat others. To love mercy means we show kindness, even when it's hard. We love showing compassion and understanding, even when it feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable. To walk humbly with
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God is With You in Every Transition
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you...” Isaiah 43:2 Transitions can feel overwhelming. New schools, therapies, diagnoses, routines, or even uncertain futures. For families with children who have special needs, change often carries extra weight. There are more questions, more unknowns, and sometimes more fear. As a mom of two adult daughters with special needs, we have experienced countless transitions. I clearly remember some of our first ones. My almost 3 y
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A Devotional for Families Learning to Supportand Walk Alongside, from the Lens of a ParentRaising a Child with Special Needs
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (NIV) “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up...” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 (NIV) There’s something about parenting that stretches you in ways you never expected. And when you’re raising a child with special needs, that stretching becomes part of everyday life. It’s learning how to n
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A Parent’s Guide to Setting Boundaries
In Matthew 5:37, Jesus says, “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil”. ESV Jesus calls us to...
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The Miracle of Fatherhood
Something special is happening all around us if we take the time to pause, soak in the moment, and with great intent, reflect on what is...
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Summer Guide for Parents of Children
Let's Show Up How you show up truly matters. Think about it: have you ever rushed to work after waking up late, feeling disheveled and...
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