by Caroline | Jul 9, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
Occasionally a good maxim finds its way into my mind, and begins to help me rethink the ways that I go about living this life I’ve been given to live. Like actions speak louder than words, or a stitch in time saves nine, sometimes these simple truths help me...
by Hugh | Jul 3, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
It was a rare moment of quiet in our house. The television was blaring at top volume, but at least all the people were relatively content and peaceful. The doorbell rang, and I had to get up to answer it. I was curious who it could be. We rarely have people drop by to...
by Annie Beth | May 26, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
I have learned a great deal about disabilities from the story of Mephibosheth in II Samuel in the Old Testament. Mehphibosheth is the son of King David’s friend Jonathan and grandson of King David’s enemy Saul. He has a disability; he is mobility-impaired,...
by Annie Beth | May 18, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
My son, Caedmon, was born with clubfeet. They were severe, though not the most twisted that clubfeet can be. He has had surgery to try to correct it. It didn’t work, really, not nearly like it has for other kids I’ve met and read about. He recently went through...
by Annie Beth | May 12, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will...
by Elaine | May 11, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name, you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of...