The Church Needs Rosie the Riveter
When World War II called millions of men to the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific, many traditionally male jobs such as manufacturing were left...
15
Apr
8
Apr
Flattening the Church Curve
Our ministries, like our medical system, usually operate under a fairly “flat curve.” Everyone will need help at some point, but very rarely does everyone...
6
Apr
God’s Temple Has a Place for Everyone. Do Our Churches?
The story of Jesus cleansing the temple can be an awkward read for church leaders. We read in Matthew’s gospel how Jesus rides into Jerusalem...
2
Apr
Raising Three Sons with Autism
During this time of "safer at home," many people are experiencing the loneliness of isolation for the first time. But for special needs families, isolation...
28
Mar
Lessons of Loneliness: What God Can Teach Us Through COVID-19
Here in Los Angeles, the absence of snarling traffic is normally a welcome change of pace. But today the silence is deafening. Schools, businesses, and...
24
Mar
A Condescending Gospel
If the idea of ministering to people with disabilities has ever made you uncomfortable, let me be the first to give a hearty “amen.” If you could see me...
18
Mar
Caregivers Fear the Future: 3 Ways to Walk Alongside Them
Caregivers fear the future. I was 6 or 7 when I encountered this fear in the house where I grew up. If either my older sister or younger brother was sick...
12
Mar
The “Capitol Crawl” Protest, 30 Years Later
When confronted with someone visibly struggling, those watching from the sidelines are forced to make a choice. On March 12, 1990, eight-year old Jennifer...
5
Mar
Spiritual Recovery for a Special Needs Mom
When parents first learn that their child has a disability, their hearts and hopes are often broken. But their faith doesn’t have to be. On this episode of...
27
Feb
The Largest Unreached People Group You’ve Never Heard Of
Without anyone even realizing it, a huge number of people with disabilities have been locked or pushed out of the church. Jesus’ command to “go into all the...
