[We here at Revelife love our partner site, Autisable!  Today we wanted to feature a post from Joel, the editor of Autisable, because he recently had an amazing experience getting to meet and talk with author Virginia Breen, whose story of facing obstacles and challenges while parenting an Autistic child is an inspiration to us all.]

Finding one's voice in society is enough of a challenge when you can speak.  What if you couldn't speak, couldn't say the words verbally?  What would you do then?

I had an opportunity last week when I was able to meet with Virginia Breen, co-author of the book, "I Am In Here".  An incredible book that intertwines the poetry and insight of her daughter, Elizabeth, along with the struggles she went through as a parent trying to figure things out on the journey of Autism.

But that my friend, is only part of the story.... More Here...

I would like to call the church to "return" to promoting peace and to abandon the things associated with the military. This does not mean that we "shun" or do not associate with the people who are currently involved in the military and churches that have come to a conclusion that certain wars and even Christians serving in the military.

That said, I want to us to take a look at the early church writings of some of the earliest Christians. I have found a site that has posted many of these writings of the early church. More Here...

By Dave Burchett

I am going through a spiritual dry spell. A brutal travel schedule, some difficult challenges and sad news from folks I care about has beaten me up a bit. But today I realized that I am making real progress after only four decades of following Jesus. What a quick study I am!

The realization is that in spite of my failings and lack of trust I am starting to really believe that God still loves me. Just as I am. Maybe to you that is scant progress.

As a recovering legalist I still struggle with concept that God does not withdraw His presence from me when I sin. The church of my youth seared that fear into my heart by preaching how my sins, no matter how minor, could put me “out of fellowship” with God. My congregation taught that you could reach a state of sanctification where you no longer sinned. I was not mature enough to understand that they were deceiving themselves or worse. So I was constantly living in a state of tension, fear and defeat.

A song from a group called Sidewalk Prophets is today’s iPod Devotional. The title is “You Love Me Anyway” and it deals with the one of the most amazing and difficult things to understand about God’s mercy and grace. More Here...

By Sharon at SheWorships

Well I am back from North Carolina (so sad!) and upon my arrival yesterday, Illinois greeted me with a rainy, dreary day. Luckily, my spirits couldn’t be dampened after an amazing week and a half spent with family and friends. I attended two weddings and was honored with two baby showers, and my heart has been full all week. I continually give thanks to God for the ways He has blessed me with great friends and family. It is one of the best aspects of my life here on earth!

As I just mentioned, while I was home I attended two different weddings for long-time friends. Both weddings were a total joy and I had a blast. I am SO incredibly happy for both couples! However, weddings are also a sobering occasion for me. I know that sounds a bit Debbie Downer-ish, but here’s what I mean:

Although our culture treats weddings like a major social event (I mean, how many people are extremely disappointed when they show up to a dry reception?), the Christian faith believes that a wedding is much more. Certain Christian traditions believe marriage is a sacrament–ie. a means of God’s grace in our lives–and most Christians believe it is a sacred moment that depicts the holy union between Christ and his bride, the Church. More Here...