Rising Above Downloadable Small Group Resources
Each of these offer encouragement and hope through Christ for parents of children with special needs. We have video series & downloadable bible studies for you to utilize for your gatherings. They are designed to be weekly small group meetings, but could also be used as an individual (or couple) for deepening your relationship with God.
Feel free to reach out to Carrissa if you have any questions, cmackie@risingaboveministries.org.
Video Series
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Helping couples who care for individuals with disabilities and special needs to have a successful marriage.
Basketball teams that win championships are so much more than the five players on the court. There’s a large cast of folks that all play a role in the team’s health and success. But, when the lights come on, and it’s time to play the game, you can only put FIVE players on the court. Each team has to pick five to start the game. Often, the coach selects the five players that he feels will help the team get off to a strong start. These FIVE are typically called the STARTING LINEUP.
So, what does all this basketball stuff have to do with marriage, especially couples married with special needs children? Well, just like a successful basketball team has many people that matter, a successful marriage has many things that contribute to that success. Just like a championship basketball team has to pick FIVE players to put on the court to start the game, a good marriage needs to pick a few areas and start with those as they seek to win the marriage game. We believe focusing on these five will help a couple get off to a good start at building a healthy, winning marriage.
And here’s our STARTING LINEUP:
1) Winners never quit – FAITHFUL TO YOUR VOW
2) Cheer for the same team – HAVING A SHARED FAITH
3) Enjoy the game – FUN & ROMANCE
4) Cheerleaders and mascots matter – FRIENDS / COMMUNITY
5) No team is perfect – FORGIVENESS
Each session includes a discussion guide to complete after watching the video.
You will receive pdf instructions on how to access this video series after the checkout.
Starting Lineup | Video Series for Couples
Helping couples who care for individuals with disabilities and special needs to have a successful marriage.
What does all this basketball stuff have to do with marriage, especially couples raising children with special needs? Well, just like a successful basketball team has many people that matter, a successful marriage has many things that contribute to that success. Just like a championship basketball team has to pick FIVE players to put on the court to start the game, a good marriage needs to pick a few areas and start with those as they seek to win the marriage game. We believe focusing on these five will help a couple get off to a good start at building a healthy, winning marriage. Click to add this video series to your cart & checkout to access this amazing series designed for you!
Even If is a 6-session video series & Bible study created for moms or female caregivers of individuals with special needs or chronic illness.
When you are the mom to a child with disabilities, there are so many situations you face each day that can cause fear, worry, and doubt to swirl in your mind and heart. These thoughts can keep us up at night and rob us of peace. All of the what-ifs and worst case scenarios start to swirl in our minds and can cause us to become anxious, and then chaos and confusion is not far behind.
This 6-session video series & Bible study can be completed by yourself at home on your own schedule or as a group with a your church or small group over a 6-week period.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf & access the video series and the Bible study.
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Even If | Video Series for moms
When you are the mom to a child with disabilities, there are so many situations you face each day that can cause fear, worry, and doubt to swirl in your mind and heart. These thoughts can keep us up at night and rob us of peace. All of the what-ifs and worst case scenarios start to swirl in our minds and can cause us to become anxious, and then chaos and confusion is not far behind.
Free Small Group Resources
Anchored is a personal study & journal for parents raising children with special needs.
This 6 week personal study & journal is a deep dive into looking at what we anchor our lives to as believers in Jesus. Each week of this study will include five days of meditation and study of many scriptures to encourage you to dig deeper into God's Word. These daily assignments will include opportunities for Writing The Word, Worship, Response, Gratitude, and Purposeful Prayer. Additionally, each week we will memorize a specific scripture that affirms the truths we are focusing on for each session.
So often, our lives feel tossed about, out of control, and chaotic. The Word even tells us that we will have trouble in this world. But, we know when we anchor our lives in God and his Word, we can move through life with peace and joy that can only come from Jesus.
Rising Above Ministries' Wait for the Light is a FREE devotional created for families with special needs or chronic illness.
We hope this simple guide will be a tool that fosters wonder, comfort, and delight in your home because of God's amazing story - whether you are observing Advent for the first time, or the fiftieth. As you set aside time to celebrate the past arrival of Jesus, and anticipate His coming again, we pray the roots of your family's faith in the person of Christ - our Emmanuel - grow deeper than ever before.
The first Sunday of Advent this year (2025) is Sunday, December 6th. You could begin this series that evening; however, you do not have to begin on a Sunday. Each section is designed to have an opening devotional that includes the first lighting of that week's candle, followed by 3 simple devotionals to be done throughout the next week on the days or evenings that work for you. These sessions include Bible readings, songs, discussion questions, and prayers to pray together. Each devotional stands alone, so you can do as many of them as you want, at whatever pace your family prefers. This series concludes with a final Christmas Day devotional.
After you “purchase” this devotional, you will receive the FREE downloadable pdf.
Anchored is a small group study for parents raising children with special needs.
This 6 week small group study is a deep dive into looking at what we anchor our lives to as believers in Jesus. Some of the topics include God’s Word, worship, Community, Prayer, and Hope!
So often, our lives feel tossed about, out of control, and chaotic. The Word even tells us that we will have trouble in this world. But, we know when we anchor our lives in God and his Word, we can move through life with peace and joy that can only come from Jesus.
Included is a list of worship music that will accompany each week’s homework. Here’s the Spotify playlist of those songs. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OzNJM0NDhqKG0QaOGxWFF?si=12a03023840048a6
Rising Above Ministries' Restore is a 5-session devotional & small group curriculum created for moms or female caregivers of individuals with special needs or chronic illness.
This devotional/bible study was written as a follow-up to our By the Brook retreat experience, Restore. We were so encouraged and moved by that weekend event that we wrote this study based on those scriptures & points covered in the retreat content. This can be done with the retreat or as a stand-alone study.
This 5-session devotional & small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home or as a group with a your church or community group. You can complete this small group study over a series of 5 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
Bible Studies & Small Group Curriculum
This item is for individual use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Flip Side 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. Raising a child with special needs brings unique trials and challengers into our lives. It is easy to focus on the negatives and miss out on the blessings that come with being a special needs parent. In this series, you will discuss ways to have a Godly perspective on raising a child with special needs.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Flip Side 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms and dads of individuals with special needs. Raising a child with special needs brings unique trials and challengers into our lives. It is easy to focus on the negatives and miss out on the blessings that come with being a special needs parent. In this series, you will discuss ways to have a Godly perspective on raising a child with special needs.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use . You may purchase this resource for smaller groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Flip Side 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms and dads of individuals with special needs. Raising a child with special needs brings unique trials and challengers into our lives. It is easy to focus on the negatives and miss out on the blessings that come with being a special needs parent. In this series, you will discuss ways to have a Godly perspective on raising a child with special needs.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Good Gifts is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads raising individuals with special needs. This study can be done on your own or with a small group of friends.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to recognize the good gifts seen in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Good Gifts is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads raising individuals with special needs. This study can be done on your own or with a small group of friends.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to recognize the good gifts in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Good Gifts is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads raising individuals with special needs. This study can be done on your own or with a small group of friends.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to recognize the good gifts in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Chosen, Called, & Favored is a 4-session small group curriculum was created for moms of individuals with special needs or chronic illness.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special-needs moms around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each parent of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire women to pursue that extraordinary legacy as moms in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Chosen, Called, & Favored is a 4-session small group curriculum was created for moms of individuals with special needs or chronic illness.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special-needs moms around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each parent of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire women to pursue that extraordinary legacy as moms in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use. You may purchase this resource for smaller groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Chosen, Called, & Favored is a 4-session small group curriculum was created for moms of individuals with special needs or chronic illness.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special-needs moms around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each parent of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire women to pursue that extraordinary legacy as moms in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' There is No Yet is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for couples raising individuals with special needs. This study can be done with a small group or on your own as a couple.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs families around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each mom or dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire you to pursue that legacy in your individual families. This study specifically addresses the unique challenges facing couples raising a child with special needs.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' There is No Yet is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for couples raising individuals with special needs. This study can be done with a small group or on your own as a couple.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs families around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each mom or dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire you to pursue that legacy in your individual families. This study specifically addresses the unique challenges facing couples raising a child with special needs.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use. You may purchase this resource for smaller groups or individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' There is No Yet is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for couples raising individuals with special needs. This study can be done with a small group or on your own as a couple.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs families around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each mom or dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire you to pursue that legacy in your individual families. This study specifically addresses the unique challenges facing couples raising a child with special needs.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Stay in the Boat is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special-needs parents around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each parent of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men and women to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Stay in the Boat is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special-needs parents around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each parent of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men and women to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use. You may purchase this resource for smaller groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Stay in the Boat is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special-needs parents around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each parent of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men and women to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Hope is a 6-session small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by your circumstances raising a child with special needs that you find it difficult to maintain your hope? In this series, we will discuss ways to build our hope and ways to share our hope with others.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series o 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group (2-20 people) use. You may purchase this resource for an individual or larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Hope is a 6-session small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by your circumstances raising a child with special needs that you find it difficult to maintain your hope? In this series, we will discuss ways to build our hope and ways to share our hope with others.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series o 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group (21+ people) use. You may purchase this resource for an individual or smaller groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Hope is a 6-session small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by your circumstances raising a child with special needs that you find it difficult to maintain your hope? In this series, we will discuss ways to build our hope and ways to share our hope with others.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series o 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Extraordinary Calling is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads of individuals with special needs. It is a second installment of the first small group resource we have published called Extraordinary Legacy. This study can be done following the first one or on its own.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for individual or larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Extraordinary Calling is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads of individuals with special needs. It is a second installment of the first small group resource we have published called Extraordinary Legacy. This study can be done following the first one or on its own.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use. You may purchase this resource for individual or smaller groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Extraordinary Calling is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads of individuals with special needs. It is a second installment of the first small group resource we have published called Extraordinary Legacy. This study can be done following the first one or on its own.
For many years, Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' What If? 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. In this series, we will tackle the following questions: What is it that keeps you up at night? What worries constantly stress you out? What fears seem to paralyze you?
Join us in this series called "What If?" where we will look together at fears special needs families face and how we can successfully fight them.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use only. You may purchase this resource for individual or larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' What If? 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. In this series, we will tackle the following questions: What is it that keeps you up at night? What worries constantly stress you out? What fears seem to paralyze you?
Join us in this series called "What If?" where we will look together at fears special needs families face and how we can successfully fight them.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use only. You may purchase this resource for individual or smaller groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' What If? 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. In this series, we will tackle the following questions: What is it that keeps you up at night? What worries constantly stress you out? What fears seem to paralyze you?
Join us in this series called "What If?" where we will look together at fears special needs families face and how we can successfully fight them.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Extraordinary Legacy is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads of individuals with special needs.
For many years Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Extraordinary Legacy is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads of individuals with special needs.
For many years Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use. You may purchase this resource for smaller groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Extraordinary Legacy is a 4-session small group curriculum was created especially for dads of individuals with special needs.
For many years Jeff Davidson shared wisdom and insight from his unique perspective as a special-needs dad on his blog, GoodnightSuperman.com. The writings contained in this study were first published there, and we are excited to make them available in this format for special needs dads around the world. Jeff's conviction was that each dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Comparison Trap small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs to work through something that we ALL get caught up in, the Comparison Trap. It can be so easy to look at the lives of others and feel inadequate. Through this study, you will build confidence in your role as a special needs mom and embrace who God has called you to be.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups or individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Comparison Trap small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs to work through something that we ALL get caught up in, the Comparison Trap. It can be so easy to look at the lives of others and feel inadequate. Through this study, you will build confidence in your role as a special needs mom and embrace who God has called you to be.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups or individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Comparison Trap small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs to work through something that we ALL get caught up in, the Comparison Trap. It can be so easy to look at the lives of others and feel inadequate. Through this study, you will build confidence in your role as a special needs mom and embrace who God has called you to be.
This 4-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 4 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Resilient 5-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms of individuals with special needs. This is a companion Bible study designed to accompany the video content from the Resilient Retreat Experience recorded during our By the Brook 2020 Virtual Event. In this small group curriculum, we talk about being resilient and where that resilience comes from. We also dive into scripture and hear from God about our resilience.
This 5-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 5 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Resilient 5-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms of individuals with special needs. This is a companion Bible study designed to accompany the video content from the Resilient Retreat Experience recorded during our By the Brook 2020 Virtual Event. In this small group curriculum, we talk about being resilient and where that resilience comes from. We also dive into scripture and hear from God about our resilience.
This 5-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 5 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use only. You may purchase this resource for smaller groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Resilient 5-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms of individuals with special needs. This is a companion Bible study designed to accompany the video content from the Resilient Retreat Experience recorded during our By the Brook 2020 Virtual Event. In this small group curriculum, we talk about being resilient and where that resilience comes from. We also dive into scripture and hear from God about our resilience.
This 5-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 5 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Zip It! 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. In this series, we will discuss the power of words and how they affect not only you, but those around you. You will have an opportunity to take an inventory of the words your use and the things you say. We will discuss strategies for how to use words to bring life to those around you, including your children with special needs.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use only. You may purchase this resource for individual use or larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Zip It! 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. In this series, we will discuss the power of words and how they affect not only you, but those around you. You will have an opportunity to take an inventory of the words your use and the things you say. We will discuss strategies for how to use words to bring life to those around you, including your children with special needs.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for Large group use only. You may purchase this resource for individual use or small groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Zip It! 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. In this series, we will discuss the power of words and how they affect not only you, but those around you. You will have an opportunity to take an inventory of the words your use and the things you say. We will discuss strategies for how to use words to bring life to those around you, including your children with special needs.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for individual use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Surviving Life’s Storms is a 7-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms and dads of individuals with special needs. Challenges special needs families encounter are unique in many ways. In this series, you will discuss the "storms" that special needs families face, and skills to help you survive them.
This 7-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 7 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use. You may purchase this resource for larger groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Surviving Life’s Storms is a 7-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms and dads of individuals with special needs. Challenges special needs families encounter are unique in many ways. In this series, you will discuss the "storms" that special needs families face, and skills to help you survive them.
This 7-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 7 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use. You may purchase this resource for smaller groups or for individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Surviving Life’s Storms is a 7-week small group curriculum was created especially for moms and dads of individuals with special needs. Challenges special needs families encounter are unique in many ways. In this series, you will discuss the "storms" that special needs families face, and skills to help you survive them.
This 7-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 7 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This download purchase is for individual access. If you are planning for use this study with a group, please purchase the appropriate group size from the resources page.
Being a special-needs parent can be beyond exhausting - physically, mentally, and emotionally. This 4-part devotional series for moms or dads takes a look at what it means to experience true rest - soulful rest - which is more than a nap or time alone. This series offers encouragement and practical advice for how to find the rest that God extends to His children on a daily basis. Includes 4 devotional readings, discussion questions, and prayer prompts.
After you complete your purchase you will receive a complete PDF file download of the Bible study.
“...there is another kind of weariness, beyond physical sleep deprivation...
a weariness that getting more sleep cannot take away. It might be the burden
of worry over your child’s new diagnosis. It might be fear over how this
special-needs journey is going to affect your marriage. Or maybe it is
anxiety over your child’s future and the future of your family. If someone asked
you how you are, you might respond with, “Fine!” - but deep down you are bone
tired - physically, emotionally, spiritually. You just. want. rest.
This kind of deep weariness requires more than a nap or some “me time”.
This is weariness of spirit...and it requires true rest and renewal that only our
Father can provide, through His Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
This download purchase is for small group access for 2-20 people. If you are planning for use this study with a large group or individually, please purchase the appropriate group or individual size from the resources page.
Being a special-needs parent can be beyond exhausting - physically, mentally, and emotionally. This 4-part devotional series for moms or dads takes a look at what it means to experience true rest - soulful rest - which is more than a nap or time alone. This series offers encouragement and practical advice for how to find the rest that God extends to His children on a daily basis. Includes 4 devotional readings, discussion questions, and prayer prompts.
After you complete your purchase you will receive a complete PDF file download of the Bible study.
“...there is another kind of weariness, beyond physical sleep deprivation...
a weariness that getting more sleep cannot take away. It might be the burden
of worry over your child’s new diagnosis. It might be fear over how this
special-needs journey is going to affect your marriage. Or maybe it is
anxiety over your child’s future and the future of your family. If someone asked
you how you are, you might respond with, “Fine!” - but deep down you are bone
tired - physically, emotionally, spiritually. You just. want. rest.
This kind of deep weariness requires more than a nap or some “me time”.
This is weariness of spirit...and it requires true rest and renewal that only our
Father can provide, through His Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
This download purchase is for large group access for 21+ people. If you are planning for use this study with a small group or individually, please purchase the appropriate group or individual size from the resources page.
Being a special-needs parent can be beyond exhausting - physically, mentally, and emotionally. This 4-part devotional series for moms or dads takes a look at what it means to experience true rest - soulful rest - which is more than a nap or time alone. This series offers encouragement and practical advice for how to find the rest that God extends to His children on a daily basis. Includes 4 devotional readings, discussion questions, and prayer prompts.
After you complete your purchase you will receive a complete PDF file download of the Bible study.
“...there is another kind of weariness, beyond physical sleep deprivation...
a weariness that getting more sleep cannot take away. It might be the burden
of worry over your child’s new diagnosis. It might be fear over how this
special-needs journey is going to affect your marriage. Or maybe it is
anxiety over your child’s future and the future of your family. If someone asked
you how you are, you might respond with, “Fine!” - but deep down you are bone
tired - physically, emotionally, spiritually. You just. want. rest.
This kind of deep weariness requires more than a nap or some “me time”.
This is weariness of spirit...and it requires true rest and renewal that only our
Father can provide, through His Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
This item is for individual use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Love Well small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs to experience hope, encouragement, inspiration and community.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for small group use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups or individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Love Well small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs to experience hope, encouragement, inspiration and community.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This item is for large group use. You may purchase this resource for smaller groups or individual use from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Love Well small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs to experience hope, encouragement, inspiration and community.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.
This download purchase is for individual access. If you are planning for use this study with a group, please purchase the appropriate group Bible study from the resources page.
A Companion Bible Study to the Retreat Experience.
In this study for moms and female caregivers, we are going to take a look at our own story, the sources from which our internal, external, and ultimate stories originate, and some tools we can use in daily life to remember that we are part of a Bigger Story, written by the Lord, happening every day and all around us.
Includes 4 sessions of devotional readings, discussion questions, prayer & journaling prompts.
After you complete your purchase you will receive a complete PDF file download of the Bible study.
This download purchase is for individual access. If you are planning for use this study with a group, please purchase the appropriate group Bible study from the resources page.
A Companion Bible Study to the Retreat Experience.
In this study for moms and female caregivers, we are going to take a look at our own story, the sources from which our internal, external, and ultimate stories originate, and some tools we can use in daily life to remember that we are part of a Bigger Story, written by the Lord, happening every day and all around us.
Includes 4 sessions of devotional readings, discussion questions, prayer & journaling prompts.
After you complete your purchase you will receive a complete PDF file download of the Bible study.
This download purchase is for individual access. If you are planning for use this study with a group, please purchase the appropriate group Bible study from the resources page.
A Companion Bible Study to the Retreat Experience.
In this study for moms and female caregivers, we are going to take a look at our own story, the sources from which our internal, external, and ultimate stories originate, and some tools we can use in daily life to remember that we are part of a Bigger Story, written by the Lord, happening every day and all around us.
Includes 4 sessions of devotional readings, discussion questions, prayer & journaling prompts.
After you complete your purchase you will receive a complete PDF file download of the Bible study.
This Bible Study is for individual access. If you are purchasing for a group, please purchase the appropriate group Bible study from the resources page.
Seeing Jesus in the Details is an encouraging 3-part devotional series that will remind and encourage readers that Jesus can be found in even the smallest details of our lives. Includes four devotional readings, discussion questions, and prayer prompts. After purchasing, you will receive a PDF download of the Bible study.
"Jesus is in the details. It always seems to amaze me how He places Himself right in the epi-center of our lives. Yet, we often fail to see Him or don’t acknowledge those seemingly insignificant “coincidences” as Jesus. If we can lean in to see His presence in our lives in those very small aspects, I believe we can begin to see our lives are filled, and even overflowing, with Jesus."
This Bible Study is for groups with 2-20 people. If you are purchasing for individual access or a group with 21+ people, please purchase the appropriate group or individual Bible study from the resources page.
Seeing Jesus in the Details is an encouraging 3-part devotional series for moms and female caregivers that will remind and encourage readers that Jesus can be found in even the smallest details of our lives. Includes three devotional readings, discussion questions, and prayer prompts. After purchasing, you will receive a PDF download of the Bible study.
"Jesus is in the details. It always seems to amaze me how He places Himself right in the epi-center of our lives. Yet, we often fail to see Him or don’t acknowledge those seemingly insignificant “coincidences” as Jesus. If we can lean in to see His presence in our lives in those very small aspects, I believe we can begin to see our lives are filled, and even overflowing, with Jesus."
This Bible Study is for groups with 21+ people. If you are purchasing for a smaller group or individual use, please purchase the appropriate Bible study from the resources page.
Seeing Jesus in the Details is an encouraging 3-part devotional series for moms and female caregivers that will remind and encourage readers that Jesus can be found in even the smallest details of our lives. Includes three devotional readings, discussion questions, and prayer prompts. After purchasing, you will receive a PDF download of the Bible study.
"Jesus is in the details. It always seems to amaze me how He places Himself right in the epi-center of our lives. Yet, we often fail to see Him or don’t acknowledge those seemingly insignificant “coincidences” as Jesus. If we can lean in to see His presence in our lives in those very small aspects, I believe we can begin to see our lives are filled, and even overflowing, with Jesus."
This item is for individual use only. You may purchase this resource for larger groups from our resources page.
Rising Above Ministries' Flip Side 6-week small group curriculum was created especially for parents of individuals with special needs. Raising a child with special needs brings unique trials and challengers into our lives. It is easy to focus on the negatives and miss out on the blessings that come with being a special needs parent. In this series, you will discuss ways to have a Godly perspective on raising a child with special needs.
This 6-session small group curriculum can be completed by yourself at home, or as a group with a your church or organization. You can complete this small group study over a series of 6 weeks.
After you purchase this curriculum, you will receive a downloadable pdf copy.