Ordinary Moms of Extraordinary Kids

Bible Encouragement for Special Needs Moms

November 27, 2023 • 11:30 minutes

Episode 52—Never Give Up

Have you ever felt frustrated, or maybe wanted to give up, when you experienced rejection? Let’s dig into the Word and see how God enables us to never give up. Today’s Bible encouragement reveals God helps us to persevere to shine His light into the darkness of our world.

About your Host—Annie Yorty

Wife, mother, writer, and speaker, Annie encourages those living through difficult situations to perceive God. Embracing the task of advocacy after the birth of her first child, who has Down syndrome, Annie has led both disability and homeschool organizations for over thirty years to promote understanding and acceptance for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In particular, she loves to connect with other ordinary moms of extraordinary kids.

Annie and her high school sweetheart/Air Force veteran husband, Jeff, have two grown children and one still in process. (Isn’t everyone, really?) Despite significant challenges, her favorite global mission destination is Siberia in February, but she’ll go anywhere God opens the door. She delights in anything crafty or creative except sewing, which she merely tolerates. Annie wishes she had more time to read, learn the piano, crochet, and practice Russian. Her furry beast (aka labradoodle) would like her to spend more time teaching him new tricks.

Links and Resources

Bible references and further reading: John 1:9-16, Mark 16:15-16, AnnieYorty.com

For additional encouragement, visit Annie’s Perceive God blog.

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If you found encouragement here, share Never Give Up with a friend.

From Ignorance to Bliss: God’s Heart Revealed Through Down Syndrome by Annie Yorty

Episode transcript is available.

Ordinary Moms of Extraordinary Kids

Bible Encouragement for Special Needs Moms

November 20, 2023 • 11:01 minutes

Episode 51—Run to Jesus

Have you ever forgotten you have help with every problem in your life? Let’s dig into the Word and see how Jesus’ compassion and love compel Him to help you with every need. Today’s Bible encouragement reveals we can run to Jesus for every problem we encounter.

About your Host—Annie Yorty

Wife, mother, writer, and speaker, Annie encourages those living through difficult situations to perceive God. Embracing the task of advocacy after the birth of her first child, who has Down syndrome, Annie has led both disability and homeschool organizations for over thirty years to promote understanding and acceptance for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In particular, she loves to connect with other ordinary moms of extraordinary kids.

Annie and her high school sweetheart/Air Force veteran husband, Jeff, have two grown children and one still in process. (Isn’t everyone, really?) Despite significant challenges, her favorite global mission destination is Siberia in February, but she’ll go anywhere God opens the door. She delights in anything crafty or creative except sewing, which she merely tolerates. Annie wishes she had more time to read, learn the piano, crochet, and practice Russian. Her furry beast (aka labradoodle) would like her to spend more time teaching him new tricks.

Links and ResourcesBible references and further reading: John 2:1-11, John 3:16, Psalm 46:1-3

For additional encouragement, visit Annie’s Perceive God blog.

Sign up for Annie’s Quarterly Newsletter

If you found encouragement here, share Run to Jesus with a friend.

From Ignorance to Bliss: God’s Heart Revealed Through Down Syndrome by Annie Yorty

Episode transcript is available.

Ordinary Moms of Extraordinary Kids

Bible Encouragement for Special Needs Moms

November 13, 2023 • 10:32 minutesEpisode 50—Known by God

Have you or your child ever been misjudged or discriminated against? Let’s dig into the Word and see what it says about how we’re known by God. Today’s Bible encouragement reveals because God fully knows us and fully loves us, we can trust Him.

About your Host—Annie Yorty

Wife, mother, writer, and speaker, Annie encourages those living through difficult situations to perceive God. Embracing the task of advocacy after the birth of her first child, who has Down syndrome, Annie has led both disability and homeschool organizations for over thirty years to promote understanding and acceptance for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In particular, she loves to connect with other ordinary moms of extraordinary kids.

Annie and her high school sweetheart/Air Force veteran husband, Jeff, have two grown children and one still in process. (Isn’t everyone, really?) Despite significant challenges, her favorite global mission destination is Siberia in February, but she’ll go anywhere God opens the door. She delights in anything crafty or creative except sewing, which she merely tolerates. Annie wishes she had more time to read, learn the piano, crochet, and practice Russian. Her furry beast (aka labradoodle) would like her to spend more time teaching him new tricks.

Links and Resources

Bible references and further reading: John 1:45-50, Psalm 139:1-3

For additional encouragement, visit Annie’s Perceive God blog.

Sign up for Annie’s Quarterly Newsletter

If you found encouragement here, share Known by God with a friend.From Ignorance to Bliss: God’s Heart Revealed Through Down Syndrome by Annie Yorty

Episode transcript is available.