Tag Archives: relationships

Lorna Bradley…Hope for Healthy Relationships

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

One of the greatest gifts parents who are overwhelmed can receive is the knowledge that they are not alone. The relationships that come through meeting others on the same journey provide meaningful connections and support. Continue reading →

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Weekend reading

Posted on July 5, 2013 by

I’d like to share some suggested reading in the event you missed these posts the first time around… Continue reading →

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On a personal note…

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Churches can be pretty harsh and critical places. But they can also be places where we can find affirmation, encouragement and acceptance. Over the last couple of years, there were some times that I drove a considerable distance to go back and visit a church I’d belonged to in the past to spend time with people who knew me and appreciated me anyway. Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Mike Woods: C3: COMFORT, Confirm, Challenge

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

One of the primary outcomes for each team member in our Special Friends Ministry is to develop relationships with each and every child and adult with special needs that we minister to. The process that we use to develop a relationship is called C3 (Comfort, Confirm, Challenge) and is derived from the many interactions between Jesus and people with disabilties in the Gospels. Continue reading →

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