A Mother’s Perspective on Caring for a Child with Autism
“Don’t feel pressured to learn everything about autism. Just get to know the one person God brings into your life. Find out what works for them…just like you would in ...
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Apr
15
Apr
The Church Needs Rosie the Riveter
When World War II called millions of men to the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific, many traditionally male jobs such as manufacturing were left...
14
Apr
The Care of the Good Shepherd
Not long ago, I came across this image of one of my old pen-and-ink drawings. It was one of the first sketches I did back in the early 70s, holding pens in...
12
Apr
Finding that Easter Feeling
I know I’m not the only one feeling as though this Easter just doesn’t feel very… Easter-y. Ken and I will try to do our regular Easter traditions…
10
Apr
Take Heart! Hope is Here.
Take heart! Hope is here. In the midst of a time that holds much uncertainty and little hope for some, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the ...
10
Apr
Heel Cord Stretches
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and every morning my get-up girl exercises my limbs before I get out of bed. The routine includes stretching my heel cords, that is, my ...
9
Apr
Ministry Update from Our President
While we are rightly concerned about the health of our loved ones during this global pandemic, we can take great comfort in the words of Psalm 121, verses 7...
9
Apr
Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs
For a number of years, Liz Babbitt had worked in special needs ministry providing training for churches and supporting families impacted by disability. But when Liz’s grandson was diagnosed with ...
9
Apr
Better Breathing
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and last year I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. So, in order to help me breathe better, the doctors put me on a BiPAP machine. ...
8
Apr
Flattening the Church Curve
Our ministries, like our medical system, usually operate under a fairly “flat curve.” Everyone will need help at some point, but very rarely does everyone...