For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. 1 Cor. 14:33a There are times on this special-needs parenting journey that are confusing. When we first hear the diagnosis, it can be like learning a new language. When we transition to school, it’s confusing again—what is the best option for my child? Each new…
… learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause. Isaiah 1:17 When we pray to have a heart like God’s two things happen: our hearts are moved by what moves His heart and He empowers us to act on His behalf. We can’t right every wrong or fight against every…
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13 & 14 I remember one day when I was probably middle school age I looked in the mirror and said to my dad, “My…
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 There are days I grow weary from the sameness. James will likely live with us forever (as will my sister with Down syndrome when my parents…
“… teach me what I do not see …” Job 34:32a I love this verse from Job because it applies to my life in so many ways. Teach me what I don’t see because I’m not taking the time to slow down and really look. Teach me what I don’t see because I’ve got my…
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen…