Tag: autism
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A Boy, A Puppy, and His Image
So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them. Genesis 1:27 “Can the image of God be found in an autistic child?” This is the question that was asked during a ministry class I took over the summer as I discussed some of the struggles we had as…
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Because I Asked a Little Boy to Join Me…
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Ecclesiastes 4:9 When I was growing up, we were not allowed in the kitchen when my mom was cooking. When my brother and I smelled dinner in the making, and heard pots and pans clanking downstairs, we knew to stay far away…
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The “Monster” in Our Home
“I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5 It’s a little after four in the afternoon. The bus has arrived. The routine questions have been asked, and the usual answers have been given. Then it begins. We have lasted a good few weeks without an afternoon meltdown. We have an…
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Comfort in the Tug of War
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:6 Sometimes, we just have one of those days. One of those days when our emotions just take us over. Days…
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Inviting Laughter and God to Dinner
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 Patience. It can be one of the hardest virtues to act out in one’s life, especially when it comes to children. I used to believe I was not one who possessed much in the way of this patience mess, and there are many…
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He Is With You
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 We all worry about our children. We want them to fit in, to feel wanted, to feel secure, to navigate this cruel world without worry or anxiety. When you have a child…
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