Nov 24, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Everybody’s Having a Hard Life by Steve Siler

When our son was little and life was a black hole of special needs, I could become one pity party momma. Sometimes, it was hard to break free of the self-pity. Sometimes, I wanted to break wallow in it. But as Steve Siler’s song of the month shows, parents of kids with special needs aren’t the only people who struggle. Take a listen to Everybody’s Having a Hard Life to see what he... read more

Sep 27, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Steve Siler Says It’s the Little Things

Steve Siler of Music for the Soul is back with another song of the month. This month, he reflects upon the acts of worship we perform through little acts of kindness done for those in need. Most months, Shelly Beach writes a devotion to accompany the song of the month, but she was tied up with a writing deadline. So Steve wrote the devotion himself. The Little Things American loves spectacle. Not just a... read more

Aug 30, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Introducing Guest Blogger Rebekah Benimoff, Part 2

In yesterday’s post, guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff shared her reaction and spiritual struggle after her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. In today’s post, you’ll read about her son’s struggle to reconcile his disease and his understanding of God. See what you think. He Could Have Stopped It “Mommy, why did God give me diabetes?” We were snuggled together on the couch;... read more

Aug 29, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Introducing Guest Blogger Rebekah Benimoff, Part 1

Once again, it’s my pleasure to introduce a new guest blogger, Rebekah Benimoff. In today’s post, she shares the story of how her family’s special needs adventure began. Though your child’s diagnosis may be different than her son’s, I think you’ll identify with how she and her family responded. A Life Altering Diagnosis It began with rapid weight loss. Tyler dropped... read more

Aug 25, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Steve Siler & Shelly Beach: We Can Be Transformed

For those of us who dislike change, “transformation” is a four letter word. But this month’s song from Steve Siler at Music for the Soul assures us that transformation can be a good thing – for ourselves and for our children. Meet Amelie Howe This month’s song, Transformed, was written by Amelie Howe, a new member of the Music for the Soul family. To listen to the song, click... read more