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Great Expectations
You don't know what you don't know. And you never know what to expect.I didn't know what to expect. December 20, 2007 was the day of our appointment. I didn't know for sure what was coming, but I had a pretty good idea. After hours of testing, even re-testing to make...
Preparing to Launch
It’s 8:22pm on a Monday evening and I was resting my eyes on the couch (okay fine, I was taking a nap) as my husband practiced the piano. As he worked through various passages of a highly challenging piece, the sharp pangs of multiple flats pierced my heart. This...
Easter Episode: Redeeming Love by Anne Steele
Sarah talks through the hope of Easter with a reading of Anne Steele’s poem, Redeeming Love. Easter might look different this year, but we can still celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, all things new, and the hope of glory.
Is He Worthy? Post Tenebrax Lux Series Finale
I began writing this series, Post Tenebras Lux, for the purpose of offering the only thing I have to give those who are weary, grieving, and hopeless, including myself: hope. In the midst of pain, fear, sorrow, disappointment and shattered dreams, there is only one...
Dawning of the King
The Christmas season is in full swing and I can’t pass up the opportunity to share some of my favorite Christmas songs as we near the end of our Post Tenebras Lux series on songs for the weary, grieving, and hopeless. This post is meant to tell the Christmas story...
Anchored Hope
Hopeless as we are through the flash-floods of despair and doubt, the cross at Calvary stands as a secure ballast, a beacon of hope to which we may cling. It is here at the cross where the love of our Christ is forever proven in the nail-pierced hands, side, and feet, where Christ entered within the veil into the true Holy of Holies not made of hands, but the heavenly temple itself (Hebrews 9:11-12). His own body and blood was the sacrifice of atonement, His status secured as our High Priest forever, and our access point to God Himself. This anchor that has entered within the veil into the true Holy of Holies can never be removed.
Hope Anew: Creating Community with Jonathan and Sarah McGuire
Episode 16 Hope Anew: Creating Community with Jonathan & Sarah McGuire“We have to build a new vision for what life will be going forward - grieving what isn’t anymore, and building A NEW vision…” Sarah talks with Jonathan and Sarah McGuire about their ministry...
Finding Light in the Darkness: Refuge for the Weary
This series is named for a Latin term, post tenebras lux, which translates to "after darkness, light." It is an evergreen hope, that light that comes after darkness. It is seen in nature: the moon reflects the hidden sun. We may say the sun's reflection in the moon is...
The Inclusive Classroom in Children’s Ministry with Jared Kennedy
Episode 15 The Inclusive Classroom in Children's Ministry with Jared KennedySarah talks with autism dad and children’s pastor, Jared Kennedy, about creating inclusive classroom environments for children’s ministry. They discuss tools and strategies leaders and...
Post Tenebrax Lux: Songs for the Weary, Hopeless, and Grieving
I began a blog series on Post Tenebras, Lux, which means, "after darkness, light" upon inspiration after attending the Sing! Conference hosted by the Getty's. The series is posted on the Key Ministry Special Needs Parenting blog, but I'm including the first part of...
Interview with Sandra Peoples: Self-Care for Special Needs Parents
Sarah and Sandra discuss self-care for the special needs parent. It’s not about naps and bubble baths.
When You Can’t Talk About the Hard Things
Episode 11 When You Can't Talk About Hard ThingsAs a special needs parent, sometimes there are just some things we can't share. What if people don't understand? Some things are too private and would be embarrassing to our child if we talked about it. But it's still...
Becky Davidson on Rising Above Ministries and the Legacy of a Special Needs Dad
Episode 10 Becky Davidson on Rising Above Ministries and the Legacy of a Special Needs DadThis special Father's Day episode is dedicated to the memory of Jeff Davidson. Becky talks through their story and the genesis of Rising Above Ministries, as well as the...
When Your Child is Hurting: An Interview with Evana Sandusky
Episode 9 When Your Child is Hurting: An Interview with Evana Sandusky Where is God when your child is hurting? How do we pray for them? How do we cope in the face of crisis and chronic illness? Evana Sandusky talks about her children's medical complexities, stories...
Building Community with Cara Milne
Episode 8 Building Community with Cara MilneWhat does it feel like to truly belong? Cara Milne talks with Sarah Broady about her book, "Building Community: Practical Ways to Build Inclusive Communities for People Who are Vulnerable". We discuss Cara's story of...