Video of the Day: Clip from the 1988 movie “Rain Man”
Bible Verse of the Day:
I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:18-19.
Biblical Connection:
Rain Man is the first movie I can recall growing up centered around the topic of special needs. Tom Cruise had early memories of this brother who was sent to a special facility after an incident with hot water. A recent survey found that 32% of parents raising special needs children spend more than 40 hours a week at home trying to meet these specific areas. Meanwhile, the average cost for out-of-pocket medical expenses in raising special needs children is just under $4000 per year.
According to another study, expecting parents of a child with Down Syndrome are either talked into having an abortion or decide on their own to end this unborn child’s life 60% of the time. During my wife’s third and final pregnancy, doctors suggested that we abort Lydia due to all the complications. Shocked by this suggestion, Leanne and I put our faith and trust in the Lord. Twenty-one years later, Lydia is about to get married and graduate from Liberty University.
Closing Song:
As you uncover the secrets of your past, hold the hand of God to guide you through the pain. I blocked out several years of my childhood due to severe stuttering. During an Early Childhood Education class in college, I had to interview a parent and write a paper about my own early experiences. This is when I confronted my pain just like Tom Cruise as he discovered that his older brother was Rain Main.
by Jay Mankus
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