As the year begins anew: Let us see clearly, Let us hear unmistakably, Let us not fear of failure, Let us try the new thing, Let us relinquish control, Let us take divine risks, Let us not be complacent, Let us be innovative, Let us take action, Let us pause and breathe, Let us persist, […]
The classic 1964 claymation film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has so many parallels to real-life situations for individuals with disabilities. Some are truly cringeworthy moments that I never picked up on as a child watching this movie during every holiday season. Let’s recap a few and see what we can learn! I promise you will […]
There is an obvious difference between a thermometer and a thermostat. A thermometer tells the temperature of the room while a thermostat not only tells you the temperature but also can change the temperature in a room. In churches, there are both thermometer and thermostat ministries. Thermometer ministries reveal or expose the health of the […]
Growing up one of my favorite Christmas stories and TV specials was How The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. There was always something about the Grinch that loved. Maybe it was his cute dog, his mischievous spirit, or the whole redemption story angle thing. Now reading it as an adult for the one-millionth […]
The following headline recently came across my social media feed. “Canada will soon allow medically assisted dying for mental illness.” I was beyond disgusted and naively thought this cannot be true. Then after sharing the article with a friend, Dr. Stephen Grcevich, he referred me to another article that made me even sicker than I […]
Sin has a devasting effect on people’s lives. Its worst consequence is the fact that it separates people from God. “It is your sins that separate you from your God. He turns away from you when he sees them.” Isaiah 59:2 ERV Nothing could be worse than having God turn away from you. So, exactly […]
I live in a town that has an entire festival in the spring dedicated to tie-dyed clothing. Well, it is more than just tie-dyed clothing. It is three days of vegetarian food, drum circles, vendors selling homemade jewelry and homegrown succulents, and lots of shoeless children running around the grass in the warm late spring […]
As part of the Disability Ministry Sunday recently at First Christian Church, they showed this video highlighting what they do and why they do it. The goal of the Day Services program at First Christian Church of Canton Ohio is to point people toward Christ while giving them an enriching experience and helping them feel […]
The world is in desperate need of people practicing kindness. Too often when people open their social media feeds or their televisions they see no shortage of hatred, gossip, and outright sin. Darkness is filling our world. Fight it with kindness! “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32 ERV The Kindness Bingo game […]
What typically happens in our culture when things get difficult or don’t go people’s way? People quit. It is always easier to give up than to keep fighting. Turnover in the field of disability is the norm, not the exception. There is a 44% turnover rate with DSPs (Direct Support Professionals). At any given time, […]
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.
