Tag Archives: Jeff Davidson

The anger elephant…

I have seen more special-needs dads destroyed by their inability to let go of anger than perhaps anything else. Continue reading

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Jeff Davidson…Embracing the brokenness with unconditional love

God has created and equipped you to become the warrior, protector, provide, encourager, and equipper for your children and your family too. Continue reading

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Jeff Davidson…How do you overcome becoming a vacant dad?

But there is another type of vacant dad. And he is just as dangerous and as likely to occur. That’s the dad who is still in the household, but he is not engaged, he’s not involved, and he’s not actively fulfilling his roles and responsibilities to his family. He’s a vacant dad too. And he’s just as guilty as the dad who walks out on his family. He’s walked out as well, in every way but physically.
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25 warning signs for fathers when kids have special needs…

So when we are challenged by our children with special needs and the redefining of our roles as fathers, we are confounded. That’s because the measure of a man is actually determined by how he responds to the challenge of raising a son or daughter with special needs. Continue reading

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Burdens and blessings…

And then one day I realized that the burdens often provide the biggest blessings in our lives. For every dream that is dashed by the new normal as a dad of a child with special needs, a window is cracked into new insights and revelations from God. Continue reading

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Jeff Davidson…The five roles of a father of a child with special needs

God has placed the special needs dad on a mission. Choose to accept it and you’ll find fulfillment and the purpose for your life. Continue reading

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Three simple words

Editor’s note: Jeff Davidson will be serving as our guest contributor to the blog in December, January and February. Jeff is the Founder and President/CEO of Rising Above Ministries, a national special needs ministry serving special needs families, and is … Continue reading

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I signed a contract with a literary agent…

I’ve been blessed by the opportunity to connect with a group of people to come alongside our ministry as we pursue the unique work God’s given us to do. Continue reading

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I had no plan…Jeff Davidson

It’s been 15 years and my world is still turned upside down by autism. Continue reading

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A special night ahead…

We’re going to be sharing (approximately 9:55 Eastern time) a video interview Colleen Swindoll-Thompson conducted recently with Joni and Ken Tada. Continue reading

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