Future Hope, Present Reality
If you’re anything like me, these past few months have felt like a long plane ride. I wish I had a little more legroom and that the guy sleeping next ...
26
Aug
19
Aug
Two Things Every Church Leader Needs to Know About People with Disabilities
When I was leading services for junior high students, I had one girl who would come to youth group, sit down, pick a spot on the wall, and stare at that...
15
Aug
I’ll Be Your Arms and You’ll Be My Legs
Back in February, Joni and Friends published an article on “Supporting Families Living with Disability.” That article wound up being more prescient and...
6
Aug
How to Thrive with Invisible Chronic Illness
Kimberli West was young and always on the go until unexpected illness upended her life. After ignoring her subtle symptoms, Kimberli's wake-up...
5
Aug
Why God is a Gardener
Depending which verse you read, God might be described as a mighty fortress, a hen, a shepherd, or a judge (just to name a few). Does God have an identity...
29
Jul
Purposeful Ministry During Medical Crises
It’s the call no one wants to receive. “The tests came back positive.” “The car was T-boned… they don’t know if he’ll make it.”...
23
Jul
How to Become a More Accessible Church
Do you have a plan for welcoming and including any person that comes through the door of your church? Today on the podcast, Crystal is joined by Bret...
22
Jul
Building Community in an Age of Isolation
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Never a truer word has been spoken, if people’s eagerness to gather again in public spaces is any indication. Our...
15
Jul
How to Get Your Pastor Excited About Disability Ministry
At some point in our childhood, most of us heard the words, “Eat your veggies!” Millions of kids dutifully fork broccoli, spinach, and...
8
Jul
Access to God’s Word for Everyone
“If someone with a disability comes through our doors… What are we going to do?” If you regularly read this blog and listen to the Joni and Friends Ministry...