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Bells Will Be Ringing

Most people look forward to the holiday season with a kind of mania. In the sweltering heat of a late Georgia summer it isn’t uncommon to hear, “Only 120 shopping days until Christmas!” I’ve never enjoyed holiday shopping, but my son’s autism completely cured me of any interest in this…

5 Ways to Use Pinterest as a Ministry Tool

At first I didn’t really understand the Pinterest craze. What is all the fuss about having someplace to “pin” all my ideas? Even though some people say this is a tool predominately used by women, even my husband got into Pinterest before I did (he has over 1000 followers btw)….

Answers for (mis) Communication

I remember hearing that “communication is key” when I first began ministry. At the time, to me this meant that it was necessary to be able to express my ideas clearly and consistently. After many failed attempts at communication, tears shed, and water under the proverbial bridge, I’ve come to…

Finding Grace at the Gym

A story shared by Vangie Rodenbeck, Executive Director of PURE Ministries, about being the recipient of kindness and grace in an unlikely place. Just a few weeks ago our life was made more complicated. In addition to the challenges that autism already presents, Noah’s pediatrician gently let us know that…