Four Promises to Anchor and Encourage One Another During the Holidays
1. Nobody is immune to trouble but we have hope. Jesus said “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NLT)We can rejoice, too,...
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There is a wide-open door for great work here, although many oppose me. 1 Corinthians 16:9 History resonates. Paul was anxious to meet up with his friend Timothy and enjoy an extended visit with old friends in Corinth. He had every intention of...
Together & Free: That’s a beautiful place to be!
Jammin' Pie Fest 2016 was another grand success. The sweet tastes, sounds and community spirit were a smash hit again this year. Over 200 people and 75 different families experienced a colorful fall afternoon out on the lawn with friends, family, live...
Delightful Opportunity for Dance Studios & Special Needs Families Nationwide
Do you know a child with special needs who would jump, twirl, bounce, and hum at the chance to be part of a dance class? Darby’s Dancers is a wonderful new adapted dance program (non-profit based in Alabama) that has been growing rapidly nationwide. My daughter, Carly...
8 Things Pastors Can Do To Foster a Disability Effective Church
Here are eight things lead pastors can do to foster a disability effective church.Teach from the pulpit about the theology of disability and suffering.Support outreach and care coordinators.Provide a budget that values inclusion.Provide space in the building for...
Love & Advocacy: Everyone’s Holiday Opportunity
Halloween is done. And that means some people are already dreaming about Thanksgiving pie, fireside card games with family, lunch and shopping with friends, high-fiving across the couch during a football game, delightful music and white Christmases. It also means that...
On Loving Each Other
Loving and praying for each other is not optional and scripture doesn't leave room for anything but whole-hearted engagement with people who are suffering. True, it's overwhelming, scary and messy for us as individuals and as the church trying to meet a wide array of...
One Father’s Desperation Holds Urgent Lesson for Us All
These comments from July 25, 2015 warrant reposting today.The Angelman Syndrome community worldwide has been reeling this week -- experiencing a horrifying, heartbreaking loss. Never before has my passion been greater that caregivers need support, encouragement, a...
When Graduation SHRINKS Rather than EXPANDS a Young Person’s World
Spring is here in all it's glory and the greens seem more vibrant to me than ever before. I hope you're seeing opportunities to soak up the refreshment of this new season!Our daughter Carly turned 18 years old this past weekend. And she'll graduate from high...