by Jolene | Jul 22, 2024 | Different Dream, Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting
The impact our words may have on the children we serve in whatever capacity—as their parents, caregivers, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, business owners, and more—often goes unseen. We know our words make a difference because we remember how the adults in our...
by Steve Siler | Jul 10, 2024 | Different Dream, Encouragement, Grief, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
“Why did God make me this way?” It’s a question our children with disabilities and special needs are bound to ask us. Guest blogger Steve Siler knew the question was coming and thought about what he would say. Read on to find out what he said and to listen to a song...
by Mark Arnold | Jul 3, 2024 | Different Dream, Special Needs Ministry, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
Can churches help families raising children with disabilities stay together? Guest blogger Mark Arnold, who hails from the United Kingdom, answers that question by telling the story of how the church stepped in to support a family whose respite care ended during...
by Jolene | Jun 24, 2024 | Different Dream, Grief, In Parents, PTSD, Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
The physical manifestations of grief in caregivers are unexpected and pervasive. That, in a nutshell, is what God has been teaching me since the death of my mother on June 23, 2023. Mom’s suffering was great during her final 2 years on this earth. My siblings and I...
by Steve Harris | Jun 12, 2024 | Different Dream, Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
A Little Boy, a Little Wheelchair, and a Big Lesson about Servanthood by guest blogger Steve Harris addresses the servanthood aspect of caring for children with disabilities and special needs with honesty and compassion. May it bring honor to servant-hearted dads as...
by Steve Siler | Jun 5, 2024 | Different Dream, Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
“Whole in the Sight of God” is one of many songs written by musician and today’s guest blogger, Steve Siler. In this post, he explains not only the how and why behind the song’s creation, but also his personal connection to those with disabilities and...
