Category Archives: Autism

Evidence of God at work…just outside the Beltway

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Every time I’ve been able to attend, I’ve come away with three or four invaluable new contacts who have contributed greatly to our work at Key Ministry. Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Dave Lynden…Remembering How the Story Began

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

On the Labor Day weekend of 2010, I found myself- yet again- living the story of the Scriptures while on a trampoline with my beautiful little boy who was soaking in the unadulterated one-on-one time he had with his dad. Continue reading →

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Joe Butler: Life with Micah, Part Two…Ability Tree becomes a reality

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

The vision of Ability Tree is big. It’s my life mission, and will take at least a lifetime to see fulfilled. We have already seen glimpses of the vision God placed in our hearts. Listen to what one of our volunteer families wrote recently… Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Joe Butler…Life With Micah

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

The more we learned about special needs ministry, the more we learned that the majority of churches weren’t equipped to include families with special needs. Both Jen and I sensed that it was our life mission to reach out to other families like our own.
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Talking about an Asperger’s diagnosis…

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Your child is not defined by their diagnosis. They’re the same kid that they were when they got up this morning, with the same strengths, weaknesses, gifts and talents. As Christians, we’re defined by who we are in Christ. Their diagnosis is not their identity. Continue reading →

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Autism Awareness Month…What about the siblings?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share a few resources focusing on siblings of kids with special needs, along with a wonderful resource from the Key Ministry website. Continue reading →

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