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 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 Annie Beth | Apr 8, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Every child, at some point in time, tries out their parent’s given name. What preschooler hasn’t shouted, “Hey Brad (or John, or Bob…)”...
by Carrie | Feb 22, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46 I am a storyteller in a Godly Play classroom at my church. One of the things I love...
by Annie Beth | Feb 18, 2011 | Disability Around The World, Local Ministry Updates
In the book of Matthew, chapter 22, we find the parable of the wedding garment. A certain king prepares a wedding feast for the marriage of his son. While mingling with the guests, he notices a man who is not wearing a wedding garment. In the context of this story,...