A beautiful reader submitted story about God's plan to use a daughter with Down Syndrome to opened the eyes of this mother's heart. Submitted by Leticia a special mother is born “God would never send us a special child,” I … [Read more...]
chrissy- it could happen to you
September 9, 2011 By
I met a friend of mine, Catherine and her daughter, Chrissy through Joni and Friends Family Retreats. Catherine is taking an online class and her classroom discussions are done via conversations online. The whole class can read and respond to … [Read more...]
Twin Rocks Family Retreat-for such a time as this
September 9, 2010 By
Cars began arriving to the cheers of the awaiting crowd of volunteers, also known as Short Term Missionaries or STMs. Each family who drove into the conference center was coming for five days of rest, refreshment and restoration. Each person who had … [Read more...]
Butterfly Circus with Nick Vujicic
July 29, 2010 By
This is a wonderful short film featuring Nick Vujicic born in Australia without arms and legs, who plays the main character, Will. Beginning his journey in a sideshow carnival act as the "Limbless Man," Will encounters Mr. Mendez, the famous showman … [Read more...]
Amazing Grace
June 30, 2010 By
Every once in a while, something jogs my memory and a flood of emotions sweep over me from our trip to Ghana. Today, it was in the hearing of an old familiar hymn. Standing in the Slave castle on the Ivory Coast, our guide was describing to us the … [Read more...]
zachary-loved for who he is
March 20, 2010 By
A single mom with a three year old daughter, having to flee an abusive husband, staying with a family from her church, no money, no bank account, no education, no job, how could a baby with Down Syndrome be a blessing? One of the most influential … [Read more...]
Welcome to Holland
March 18, 2010 By
A brilliant poem, performed brilliantly. This poem is an excellent way for parents of a special needs child to get across how they feel to others. … [Read more...]
Love Came Down
January 19, 2010 By
In a seat down near the front of the auditorium with my friend Chad next to me, sitting in his wheelchair, a paraplegic due to the complications of spina bifida, I had called him the day before and asked if he would like to come to this healing … [Read more...]
Stories of Hope and New Life from Across the World
January 13, 2010 By
I’ve recently learned about an organization called, “Partners International” which partners with many missionary minded ministries, some of which happen to work with people with disabilities. They sent me these two stories to share with our … [Read more...]
sarah-dancing in the rain
November 20, 2009 By
Like any other expectant parents, in the early morning hours of that April Spring day in 1983, Kathy and Terry were eagerly waiting the birth of their first child. In a very brief moment, their lives were changed forever. Little Sarah was born with … [Read more...]
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