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Christmas Reimagined: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
We all remember and love the classic 1970 stop animated Christmas television special “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”. What if things were different for Kris Kringle? What if it was… Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town a Story of Inclusion In the snowy land of the North, a little boy named Kris Kringle was […]
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Christmas Reimagined: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Christmas Reimainged: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
We all remember and love the classic 1964 Claymation Christmas story “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. What if it wasn’t Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? What if it was… Rudolph The Blind Reindeer At the North Pole, among Santa’s fleet of young reindeer, there was one named Rudolph who stood out—not because of his speed or strength, […]
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Christmas Reimagined: Jack Frost

Jack Frost, classic 1979 Christmas
We all remember and love the classic 1979 winter story “Jack Frost”. What if it wasn’t the Jack Frost you remember? What if it was… Jack Frost the Nonspeaking Winter Spirit with Autism Every winter, the world waited eagerly for the arrival of Jack Frost. He was known for painting frost on windows, turning the […]
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Christmas Reimagined: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, classic childrens cartoon
We all remember and love the classic 1966 Christmas cartoon movie “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”. What if it wasn’t The Grinch who hated both Christmas and the Whos? Here is an alternative title: The Grinch with The Sore Ears Every Who down in Whoville loved Christmas a lot,But the Grinch, who lived just north […]
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Christmas Reimagined: Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman, classic childrens cartoon
We all remember and love the classic 1969 Christmas story “Frosty the Snowman”. What if it wasn’t Frosty the Snowman? Here is an alternative title: Frosty The Snowman Who Moved Differently On a cold and snowy Christmas Eve, a group of children gathered in the town square to build a snowman. They found an old […]
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Restoring Dignity: Lessons from the Manger and the Call for Universal-Sized Changing Tables

Restoring Dignity
The image of baby Jesus placed in a dirty manger—an animal’s feeding trough—paints a powerful picture of humility and rejection. Mary and Joseph had no other option, no proper place for their newborn, and Jesus entered the world in circumstances lacking dignity. This scene mirrors a modern-day reality for many individuals with disabilities who require […]
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Thankful

Thankful
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gratitude isn’t just a response to good times; it’s a choice to trust God in every moment. When life is going well, thanksgiving flows easily. But in challenges, giving thanks becomes an act of […]
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Conversations with a Parent About Disability in the Bible

People lower a man through a roof to meet Jesus
After we released a new resource titled “The Top Ten Bible Stories Featuring People with Disabilities” I got a DM from a parent with a great heartfelt question. I can not help but think she is not alone in her question. With her permission I am sharing portions of this conversation. I pray that it […]
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Ten Ways Churches Can Help People with Disabilities Find Meaningful Work and Address High Unemployment Rates

A woman with disabilities sits in a wheelchair, deeply focused on her work at a table. She has her laptop and notepad in front of her and writes thoughtfully with a pen. Her drink is placed beside the laptop as she continues her tasks diligently.
The unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities remains significantly higher than for those without disabilities. Churches, as community hubs, can play a vital role in addressing this issue by fostering an inclusive environment that supports people with disabilities in finding meaningful employment. Here are ten ways churches can help: 1. Provide Job Training and Skills […]
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How the Church Can Support Aging Parents of Adult Children with Disabilities

A mother hugs her daughter, who has Down syndrome, as they both smile for the camera.
For aging parents who care for adult children with disabilities, one of their greatest concerns is what will happen to their children when they are no longer able to provide care. This uncertainty creates significant stress and anxiety. The church can play a pivotal role in alleviating these concerns by providing support, resources, and community […]
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