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Find Hope in Raising a Child with Disabilities

Born with cerebral palsy, Dr. Tyler Sexton became a medical doctor who treats kids with special needs and encourages parents.

Abortion Ableism

The closest example of the phrase Abortion Ableism, is a clean, charismatic, and sugar-coated synonym: selective termination.

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The Story of My Failed Abortion

Can an abortion fail? Yes, it can. Learn more from a true life story.

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11 Bible Verses On Helping Loved Ones With Special Needs

Stand up for those with special needs. Here are 11 Biblical scriptures to help you.

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Joni and Trevor: Ambassadors for Life

When I look at the photos of Joni Eareckson Tada and Trevor together, I can’t help but think about how both of them, in their own unique ways, joyfully proclaim God’s message that every human being is incredibly precious, infinitely valuable and eternally significant.

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Antley Bixler Syndrome: The Inside Story

They found out their 2-week-old son was only the 105th person to ever be diagnosed with Antley-Bixler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

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The Blessing of Pastoring People with Special Needs

One of my greatest privileges is being pastor to a church with many children and adults who have disabilities and special needs. For many years, our church has chosen to invest resources and special attention into this community. I firmly believe the greatest beneficiaries of this relationship are not our “special friends,” but those of …

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Managing Marriage and Children With Special Needs

During this difficult time, we discovered some essential marriage principles that deepened our love for each other and strengthened our marriage. Our relationship became more resilient as we cared for our child with special needs.

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The Doctor Asked, “Should We Let Him Go?”

When I was born, there was a harsh silence that swallowed the delivery room. No one was cheering and there were no cries of a newborn echoing.

Invisible Disabilities: Hidden, But Real

Invisible disabilities may be internal or mental, so people living with these issues can endure bullying at any age.

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Who Said That Autistic People Are Not People?

God places value in every life, and He calls His church to affirm that value.

Autism in Elementary School Children

Here are some suggestions on how to guide your child with autism through the early elementary school years.

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Foster Care: Parenting Children With Special Needs

I never thought I would become a foster parent to children with special needs. But thankfully God is writing my story and not me.

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Experiencing God’s Grace in a Special Needs Family

Sandra Peoples paints a picture of what life looks like for many special needs families and how the church can better reach out and minister to these families.

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Embracing Your Child With Special Needs Just The Way They Are

When parenting a child with special needs, it’s easy to fix your eyes on the next surgery, therapy, diet or appointment. But it’s often difficult to simply embrace and enjoy your child in the moment.

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Appearances Don’t Matter: God’s Love for the Disabled

If there’s nothing we could ever do to deserve God’s love, then we would not only see God’s heart for those with disabilities, but for us all.

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Let’s See Where Hope Goes

What if we could further journey with families, once adoption has been finalized, by offering Medical Care grants to help offset healthcare expenses?

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How to Practice Disability Inclusion in Your Church

When it comes to disability inclusion, most people want to love well but do not know what that looks like or where to start.

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Overcoming Guilt in the Face of Special Needs

The keys to overcoming guilt lie in understanding the truth about who you are in Christ, and who God created your child to be.

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Bible Heroes: Stories for Kids With Unique Challenges

We often forget that many Bible stories contain heroes, God’s chosen, who faced unique personal challenges and hardships.