Nov 3, 2016
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...Nov 1, 2016
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...Jul 26, 2016
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,... Nov 17, 2015
Thanksgiving, Christmas and a New Year are right around the corner. Days will be busy for most and lonely for some. Wherever we are on that spectrum, there is opportunity. I want to paint a picture of how we can give and receive life-lifting gifts this holiday...Mar 26, 2014
Encountering the presence and power of God can happen at unexpected times and in unexpected ways. Today’s story is heartbreaking yet a beautiful example of how one family experienced the deepest kind of shock, sorrow and loss while taking a courageous step... Mar 5, 2014
Today’s story is shared by Arla who has been facing many of the changes and challenges that can come with aging. Last fall, Arla’s husband needed to move into a nursing home and, shortly after, Arla took a bad fall fracturing her pelvis....