Today I did a funeral for an individual with IDD in my community at the request of his ward. His ward said, “I would not expect anyone to come.” Outside of us, not a single person came to the hour-long visitation before the funeral service. I proceeded with the funeral service because this individual, and […]
Recently, Jason Morrison was a guest on Wonderful Works Talks, hosted by Barb Stanley, to talk about all things Rise Fitness. “Fitness should be for everyone, including people with disabilities. So, if you are a coach, a fitness buff, a church leader, or just someone looking to make a difference in the world, we invite you […]
I think one of the most extraordinary and compelling stories in all of the Bible is the calling of the disciples in Mark 1. In the narrative, Simon Peter and Andrew are fishermen, a career generally void of glamor, riches, or intrigue. They are not only fishermen, but at times (as in the Luke 5 […]
If you are in Kentucky, have you heard of Trayton’s Bill? If not, here is an overview: “Senate Bill 69 & House Bill 332, adult size changing tables / “Trayton’s Bill.” Both bills address the lack of adult changing tables in bathrooms. Senate Bill 69 was filed by Senator Julie Adams in the Senate, thank […]
AI seems to be all the buzz right now. So we had to test it out. We just asked an AI to write a letter to a church pastor telling them why they need a disability ministry. Below is what the AI wrote. How do you think it did? Dear (Pastor’s Name), I hope this […]
What is a promise? It is a formal agreement between two people. A commitment to do, or not to do, something both now and in the future. The Bible is full of promises! Some have counted as many as 7,000 to 8,000 different promises in the pages of scripture. Some of the most important is […]
I will be honest. When I look in the mirror I don’t often say, “Wow! That dude is a masterpiece!” I can easily get down on myself for not looking like, or feeling like, a work of art. Good thing that God doesn’t see in me all the things that I get hung up on. […]
Are your lessons getting stale or falling flat? Are people failing to engage? Do you feel like you are talking, and no one is listening? It happens! Don’t sweat it. There are a few easy ways to drive engagement in your lessons. All it takes is a giant bin of Legos! Let me explain how […]
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 […]
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.
