“Right now, today, I can say, ‘God you are good. I have moved into a place with You that I have not been before, and I know it’s through these weaknesses and struggles in my life.’” – Gillian Marchenko Author Gillian Marchenko joins me for episode 038 as we talk about her depression, my…
According to the last census data, 1 in 5 families in the US has a member with a disability. That’s 20% of the population! As a special-needs sibling (my sister has Down syndrome) and a special-needs mom (my son has level 3 autism), I know the challenges many families like mine face. Showing them a…
I gives books as gifts for just about any occasion and giving books to new brides is fun because there’s so much to learn during the big transition from singleness to marriage! Here are six of my recommended books for new brides: (affiliate links included) Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot – A…
I’ve been facilitating a Bible study for a small group of women for a few years now. I started out inviting women who aren’t in Sunday school classes (like those who teach children’s Sunday school classes). Then we opened it up to a few more who wanted to join us. It’s going well and our…
We have loved reading through the stories you sent about friends you have made as you’ve walked the special-needs parenting path. Thank you so much for sharing your hearts with us. Special-needs parents often feel isolated and lonely. We need to reach out to each other and offer support and compassion. Your stories show us…
I wrote a few weeks ago about the annual trip I take with my Bible study group. We did our trip last weekend and I wanted to share some of the fun with you! There are eight of us in the group, but only five could go on the trip. We couldn’t find a time that…