One of the strangest things for those in the disability community is reconciling the fact that while virtually no church outright says they don’t want people with disabilities, there is often a conspicuous gap in our congregations left hollow by those with disabilities who should ...
When we as the church talk about “disability” and “special needs,” we are talking about real people in our churches and communities. While a diagnosis...
This week on the podcast, David Smith is joining Crystal to share his story and a powerful word of encouragement to other special needs dads. As a dedicated...
Twenty-eight years ago, I got two calls. The first was God calling me into pastoral ministry, and the second was my pastor and mentor calling me to his...
In the little town where I once lived, people with disabilities contributed to the community in significant ways. The woman who ran the switchboard, one...
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12 There is a big difference between a church permitting disability ...
There are few things I love more on a summer night than lying out under the stars and watching meteor showers leave trails of light across the sky...
As we continue in this time of unexpected isolation and social distancing, many people who serve in caregiving roles are feeling a new...
What does “disability” really mean? On the surface, there’s a simple answer: someone is unable to do something. But when you probe a little deeper, it gets...
Mother’s Day is a time for memories. Yes, I think of my own mother, but more recently I’ve found myself thinking about the day I became a mother. Just weeks...
