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Family Discipleship

The 10 T's of a Disciple-Making Parent

October 2, 2026

God calls us as parents to disciple our children. Here are ten characteristics of a disicple-making parent.

Mixed Needs Parenting

When the Hardest Conversation Isn't with Your Child

September 25, 2026

Sometimes, as mixed needs parents, the hardest conversations are when we're advocating for our children, educating our family, or defending our parenting choices. How can we stay positive, grace-filled, and loving each time?

Mixed Needs Parenting

Failing without Falling Apart

September 18, 2026

Failure is difficult for any of us, but when we watch our children walk through it, we want to jump in and rescue them. There is a better way that helps disciple and equip our children to be strong and resilient.

Family Discipleship

What They'll Say About Believing

September 11, 2026

We can equip our children for the challenges they face with someone questioning or mocking their faith. It happens earlier than we may think.

Mixed Needs Parenting

Protecting Your Other Child's Childhood

September 4, 2026

As parents we often advocate and explain our neurodivergent child's condition, but sometimes our neurotypical child feels the necessity to step in and can become like a 3rd parent. It's called parentification. How can we protect our NT child's childhood in these situations?

Mixed Needs Parenting

Say It Before the World Does

August 28, 2026

As mixed needs parents, we must help our children understand their diagnosis and to be prepared for the way some people will treat them. It's not easy, but it is important, and talking to them before others react equips our kids for those encounters.

Mixed Needs Parenting

Thinking Doesn’t Always Sound Like Talking

August 21, 2026

We hear so much about critical thinking, and we want all of our children to do it and do it well. However, sometimes, with a child whose brain works differently, we may mistake their reactions as meaning they are not able to think critically. But we could be very wrong, and that is great news!

Family Discipleship

Send Them with Questions

August 14, 2026

Allowing our children to question, think, and discuss what they don't understand helps build strength and courage in their lives. Celebrate the questions and watch your child grow into deeper discipleship.

Family Discipleship

I Don't Know What To Do

August 7, 2026

Problem-solving is a muscle that we all must exercise for it to grow strong.

Family Discipleship

Your Kids Are Watching Your Recovery, Not Your Confidence

July 31, 2026

As parents, we are very aware of our humanity and our failures. We're tempted to put on a happy face and keep up appearances, but real discipleship means being real and transparent with our kids.

Mixed Needs Parenting

When Your Child Asks Why Life Is Unfair

July 24, 2026

Faith

Video Tools for Reading, Studying, Memorizing, and Meditating on the Bible

May 6, 2024

I wanted to share a few videos that help as we learn to read our Bible correctly. I find these videos helpful. I hope you do too. In this video, the host hits on several very…

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