We all live with tensions in our lives.  There is the importance of play versus work; work versus family and friends.  We wrestle with maintaining a spiritual connection with the Lord while still being authentic people.  Eating healthy diets balanced with comfort foods that may soothe your feelings during stress.  There is the need for exercise coupled with…

Danielle was the first.  Even though she was only 16 when she first came to help with Special Gathering, she recognized my weakness; and she began to keep guard over my personal things while I was ministering to our members at Special Gathering.  Because she worked with us for more than a decade, she came…

Each morning I sit in front of a blank page waiting for me to write something.  For more than 50 years, all during the day, I’ve listened within my spirit for the Lord’s prompting and teaching.  In the morning, afternoon and evening, I wait for and hear the Holy Spirit promptings and guidance.  Yet, it…

Often people with intellectual disabilities may have a language barrier.  Even though she is high functioning and can do almost any job, Teena’s language is muddled and confused.  She speaks her word-phrases backwards.  For most of her life, she has remained mutely silent because she understands that people can’t always interpret the twisted way her…

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