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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A few Sundays ago, I was reminded of the way that life should be. A life with no unnecessary filters and no faking it just because we feel the need to keep up appearances. What happened? Let me paint a picture for you. I was sitting outdoors on a Sunday morning in a sea of […]
“Our insecurities about our disabilities often rob God of powerful opportunities to work through us.” The world has always had a negative view of disability. Even the disciples of Jesus believed that disability was a punishment from God. Jesus flips the narrative on disability in John 9:1-3 correcting them. “As Jesus went along, he saw […]
One of the biggest challenges in disability ministry is learning to communicate effectively with people who are nonverbal. However, this is not something to fear. There are many ways to communicate successfully using nonverbal methods, such as the ones we have previously explained here. It should come as no surprise that Jesus models this for […]
Because Jesus' table is accessible for everyone...
We desire to see the Church make room for all people affected by disability. To fully participate. To fully partner. To fully lead.
We exist to equip and empower the 25% of the population with a disability, their families, and their churches to become who God has created them to be.
