Ordinary Moms of Extraordinary Kids

Bible Encouragement for Special Needs Moms

October 16, 2023 • 10:36 minutes

Episode 46—Follow God, Not People

Have you ever been let down by following human advice? Let’s dig into the Word and see how we do better in life when we follow God, not people. Today’s Bible encouragement reveals we must be sure to make God our number one leader for life.

About your Host—Annie YortyWife, 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: 1 Corinthians 3:18-21

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

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

Episode transcript is available.