Doctors diagnosed four-year-old Solomon with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a progressive muscle-degenerating disease that primarily affects boys A year later doctors discussed wheelchairs with the family But Solomon protested that he didn rsquo t want to have to use a wheelchair Family and friends diligently prayed for him and raised funds for a professionally trained service dog to help keep him out of that wheelchair for as long as possible Tails for Life the organization that trained Callie as my service dog is currently preparing Waffles to serve Solomon Though Solomon accepts his treatment with resilience often bursting out in song [... more]

When writing my mom rsquo s obituary I felt that the word died seemed too final for the hope I had in our promised reunion in heaven as fellow believers in Jesus So I wrote ldquo She was welcomed into the arms of Jesus rdquo Still some days I grieve when looking at the more current family photos that don rsquo t include my mom Recently though I discovered a painter who creates family portraits with those we rsquo ve lost The artist uses the photos of loved ones who have gone before us to paint them into the picture [... more]

In the spring of several storm-chasers recorded videos and took photos of a rainbow next to a tornado in Texas In one video long stalks of wheat in a field bent under the power of the whirling winds A brilliant rainbow cut across the gray skyline and arched toward the twister Bystanders in another video stood on the side of the road and watched the symbol of hope standing firm beside the twisting funnel-shaped cloud In Psalm the psalmist offers hope and encourages us to turn to God during difficult times He describes some who were in the middle of [... more]

nbsp Xochitl E Dixon nbsp Suggested Reading Romans ndash nbsp Be joyful in hope patient in affliction faithful in prayer Romans nbsp Rogelio served as our waiter during our weeklong vacation During one conversation he credited Jesus for blessing him with Kaly a compassionate wife with strong faith After they had their first baby God gave them the opportunity to help care for their niece who had Downs Syndrome Soon after Rogelio rsquo s mother-in-law needed live-in care Rogelio works with joy often taking on double shifts to ensure his wife can stay home to care for the people God [... more]

After doctors diagnosed their first-born son with autism Diane Dokko Kim and her husband grieved facing a lifetime of caring for a cognitively disabled child In her book Unbroken Faith she admits to struggling with adjusting their dreams and expectations for their beloved son rsquo s future Yet through this painful process they learned that God can handle their anger doubts and fears Now with their son reaching adulthood Diane uses her experiences to encourage parents of children with special needs She tells others about God rsquo s unbreakable promises limitless power and loving faithfulness She assures people that He [... more]