Why Take Children to Church?
Church is about worshiping the One who loves us and uses us in His plan despite our imperfections. Continue reading Why Take Children to Church?
Author: Marcy Martin
Marcy is a follower of Jesus, a pastor’s wife, and a mother of three boys. Through her personal, ministry, and work experience, God has uniquely equipped Marcy to understand children with special needs along with the needs of their families and churches.
As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 20 years of experience, Marcy has extensive knowledge on how to teach and interact with children who have special needs. Perhaps her greatest lessons in understanding the need for ministry to children with special needs and their families have come from raising her 9-year-old son with special needs.
You can learn more about Marcy and her training ministry at www.marcym.com.
The Truth about Mom-Guilt
The best way to experience freedom from the burden of mom-guilt is to recognize that God is in control.
Continue reading The Truth about Mom-Guilt
Responsive Discipleship
When we offer our children discipleship that is prompt, emotionally supportive, contingent, and developmentally appropriate way we are helping them grow in their relationship with us and (more importantly) with God. Continue reading Responsive Discipleship
Filled With Grief, Held by Hope
Even when we know the time has come and ultimate healing is part of God’s plan, it’s still hard for us to experience the loss of someone we love. Continue reading Filled With Grief, Held by Hope
When We Feel Inadequate
When God puts us in the situation to serve or lead, let’s try to focus on the many ways He has perfectly prepared us rather than our litany of reasons as to why we aren’t good enough or the right person for the job. Continue reading When We Feel Inadequate
Joyful Living: Simple Holiday Decorating f0r the Season {by Breanne Medlin • Guest Post}
Practical and lovely home decorating ideas for the season! Continue reading Joyful Living: Simple Holiday Decorating f0r the Season {by Breanne Medlin • Guest Post}
Meltdowns • Prevention & Helps
What is a meltdown and how should parents and caregivers respond?
Effective ways to identify common triggers along with some do’s and don’ts for helping a child through the meltdown itself. Continue reading Meltdowns • Prevention & Helps
5 Prayers for the Character of Our Sons
Praying for our sons: 5 traits and scripture-based prayers to guide in praying for Christ-centered character development in our sons. Continue reading 5 Prayers for the Character of Our Sons
Praying for Strength: When Life Gives Us More Than We Can Handle
“God will never give you more than you can handle,” it’s a common phrase we hear Christians say to comfort those going through hard times. But the truth is that many times there are things we face in life that are more than we can handle. Continue reading Praying for Strength: When Life Gives Us More Than We Can Handle
Advice for My Graduate: & Maybe Yours too
Today my oldest son graduates from high school. A couple of months ago major milestones seemed to begin approaching in rapid succession. College acceptance letters, senior pictures, cap and gown arrival, sports banquets, and the last day of school all resulted in a sense of completion. As I am privileged to have this front-row seat to the series of events quickly moving him into adulthood, … Continue reading Advice for My Graduate: & Maybe Yours too
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