Ordinary Moms of Extraordinary Kids

Bible Encouragement for Special Needs Moms

November 6, 2023 • 11:00 minutes

Episode 49—Your Identity and Purpose in Christ

Have you ever found it difficult to define yourself and your purpose? Let’s dig into the Word and see what God says about your identity and purpose in Christ. Today’s Bible encouragement reveals God gives us an identity and purpose wrapped up in the identity and purpose of Jesus Christ.

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 1:19-28, John 1:12 , How God Advocates for You, Advocating for God’s Cause, Advocate for Others—5 Practical Steps

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.