Jul 26, 2011 Posted by Jolene

What Do You Know About Virtual Church?

The phrase “virtual church” came up in a recent Tweet Chat. A mom mentioned how hard it was to find a church that accepted her kids, even though they have behavior issues. Someone asked if she’d tried a virtual church. What’s Virtual Church? “What’s virtual church?” I tweeted, and someone sent a link to Northland Church in Longwood, Florida. Turns out virtual... read more

Dec 23, 2010 Posted by Jolene

Advent Week 4: LOVE

Barb Dittrich’s Advent devotionals have been a blessing for so many families this December. Her offering for the fourth week of Advent, a meditation on  love. I hope you can find time during these busy days before Christmas to read it at her blog, www.comfortinthemidstofchaos.com.  If you missed any of her previous Advent devotions, click here to see them all. Keep scrolling... read more

Dec 16, 2010 Posted by Jolene

Advent Devotion from Barb Dittrich: JOY

Is your Advent season a little low on joy? Is your Christmas spirit in short supply? Then, you’ll want to read this devotion on the topic of the third week of Advent: joy. Because Barb Dittrich is the mom of a child with special needs, she is uniquely qualified to speak about finding joy in the midst of a season which is overstimulating for kids and demanding for parents. So hop on over to... read more

Dec 11, 2010 Posted by Jolene

Peace in the Midst of Pandemonium

Oops! I almost forgot to upload Barb Dittrich’s post for week 2 of Advent. The subject is peace, something we all need this time of year. Read Barb’s post at www.comfortinthemidstofchaos.com. The devotion will calm your spirit. And the picture of the sleeping baby – well, it’s way cool! Don’t miss... read more

Nov 30, 2010 Posted by Jolene

Hope You Can Cling To

The demands of parenting a child with special needs seem hopeless sometimes. Especially during the Christmas season with its extra demands and stresses. Where can you find hope? Comfort in the Midst of Chaos The title of her Barb Dittrich’s blog, Comfort in the Midst of Chaos, tells you she knows what it’s like to be the parent of a child with special needs. This week, she posted an entry... read more