Switching Gears

As some of you may know, I have been presenting my thoughts on Psalm 119 on Substack for quite some time. I know there are some who enjoy receiving them. But, I have been wondering though if there was a better opening for my desire for ministry. Then God reminded me of this website that I have really neglected. It is a ready-made ministry. And it is one that has become near and dear to my heart. I am learning so much about autism and I also have so much to share from what I have experienced between my daughter, myself, and people we have met along the way. There are so many stories to tell and so many moments to share.

And as I started thinking about this, my heart started to soar in a way that it hadn't in a long time. Doing the Bible thought sharing was good and I believe that it has taught me plenty that I can use in the future. But this, this stirs me.

What am I going to be doing? I don't know. When I was in my quiet space with God, I did something unusual. I mean, I use it when writing, but real life, not so much. I brainstormed on the things I could do. To begin with I have so many posts I can share about my experiences as an autistic and as the mother of an autistic. There are books that I have read - and will hopefully read in the future. And I can create free materials. I have posted some of the ones that I used with Cara, but I can develop others. Maybe even offer a service to write a social story from information parents/caregivers give me. Social stories can be so hard to do, but I think I have gotten pretty good at them. Maybe a podcast asking other people with autism about their experiences. I could make it the same questions each time and giving them to the person ahead of time. I am still brainstorming.

And in all of this will be God's message of hope and love and salvation. All that I share will hopefully show God's love, even He isn't directly mentioned. I want this to be a joyful place and a helpful place - a place of learning for all of us.

So, when my Psalm 119 finishes within the two weeks or so, I will be turning to this website full time. Matt and Sam will still be here. They can be ambassadors. And you will still see some of my posts on Substack. So, welcome to my new home. I hope it can be a blessed ministry for many who need it.

In Jesus' name

Elizabeth (Liz) Harlan