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Jasmine shares a devotional written for the @NewLeafNetwork Advent Reader which reflects on waiting for Christmas, and seeking Christ all year long. disabilityandfaith.org/chris… @jasduckworth

Chris, Christmas, and Christ - Disability and Faith

Today is the 5th day of Christmas and we give to you this devotional that appeared as part of the New Leaf Advent Reader. Enjoy as you savour the season of Christmastide.   But as for me, I watch in...

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Sarah describes how chronic illness impacts her day to day life and yet does not tarnish the joy of Christmas and God With Us. disabilityandfaith.org/illne…

Illness, Christmas, and God With Us - Disability and Faith

In today’s guest post Sarah shares some of her recent experiences as she celebrates Advent and prepares for Christmas.Starting Advent with a challengeIts December 3 as I write this. The world is...

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Brandon Lake tackles healing in the Bible with "Tear off the Roof." Read on to hear @keidow 's thoughts from a disability theology perspective! disabilityandfaith.org/does-…

Does Brandon Lake Describe Biblical Healing in "Tear Off The Roof"? - Disability and Faith

It’s tricky writing, talking, and even singing about healing in the Bible. Many stories focus on Jesus physically “curing” people’s illnesses or disabilities. We know, though, that this is not most...

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Krista Ewert shares her thoughts on unemployment and what she is learning about accomplishment and contribution in our society. @kristadawne disabilityandfaith.org/lesso…

Lessons from the Unemployment Line - Disability and Faith

We are happy to welcome Krista Ewert to share today’s guest post, originally written for “In the Margins of Grace.”  Krista has also written a children’s book titled “This is Ella” which offers a...

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Christian Horizons has changed its name and is now Karis Disability Services! Mark Wallace explains some of the meaning behind the new name. disabilityandfaith.org/same-…

Same Values, New Name - Disability and Faith

Christian Horizons has changed its name and is now Karis Disability Services! After much research, input, and prayer, we knew it was time to change our name to be even more clear about who we are and...

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In Part 3 of this series @ChantalHuinink shares some thoughts and offers questions to reflect on how and why we can each find ways to share power. disabilityandfaith.org/power…

The Impact of Shared Power (Part 3) - Disability and Faith

This is the conclusion of a three part series. Part 1: Power In Policies Rather Than People Part 2: The Powerful Potential of a Level Playing Field I have a profound fear of my wheelchair battery...

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In Part 2 of this series @ChantalHuinink starts to examine ways in which she can follow Christ's example and lay down the power she has. disabilityandfaith.org/power…

The Powerful Potential of a Level Playing Field (Part 2) - Disability and Faith

In Part One of this series: Power in Policies Rather Than People, I considered Jesus, the ultimate example of someone who surrendered control and shared his power. His example is in contrast to the...

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In Part 1 of her series on Power, @ChantalHuinink reflects on the ways that she does, and does not, have power, and looks to Christ's example. disabilityandfaith.org/power…

Power in Policies Rather Than People (Part 1) - Disability and Faith

There are many forms of privilege and power including but not limited to money, time, resources, and one’s voice. Often, somebody that holds a lot of power or privilege of one type has an easier...

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Although society often has a preoccupation with leadership, Dwayne reflects on how his life & work have shown him the value of followership. disabilityandfaith.org/follo…

Followership - Disability and Faith

Jesus shows his disciples he is alive There’s a cool story that John tells at the end of his Gospel - Jesus, after coming back to life from the dead, is on the beach and makes

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At the end of a long day, as she reviews her to-do list and comes up short, @jasduckworth reflects on the idea of doing vs. being. disabilityandfaith.org/doing…

Doing vs. Being - Disability and Faith

This post was originally published on The Banner as part of the In My Shoes column. --Reprinted by permission of The Banner. Jasmine Duckworth, "Doing vs. Being," © The Banner, June 2023 (158/6), p....

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During this Disability Pride month @jasduckworth shares her thoughts on acquiring a disability and the way that has impacted relationships. disabilityandfaith.org/disab…

Disability Pride: Community Pride - Disability and Faith

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During this Disability Pride month @ChantalHuinink explains how she has developed disability confidence throughout her lifetime. disabilityandfaith.org/disab…

Disability Pride: Disability Confidence - Disability and Faith

July is Disability Pride month: today Chantal shares her thoughts as a person living with life-long disabilities.You can learn more about the disability pride flag here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

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Dwayne tells the story of a holy moment and reflects on how it connects to what scripture says about "the ones we really need." @dwaynemilley disabilityandfaith.org/the-o…

The Ones We Really Need - Disability and Faith

Receiving communion Recently I was reminded of a church I visited in South Ottawa just a little while before the pandemic. When it comes to representing the Body of Christ, they are doing it well. I...

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In the midst of a hectic day at work Mike is reminded of his place in the world as Marilyn takes him for a walk. @michael_again disabilityandfaith.org/maril…

Marilyn Takes Me For A Walk - Disability and Faith

I am having a bad day at the group home, the sort of day where I find myself drafting resignation letters in my head. There is too much to do, and not enough time. There is too much paperwork, and...

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A lesson from Lamar Hardwick's book Disability and the Church shines new light on the story of The Great Banquet in Luke 5. disabilityandfaith.org/the-g…

The Great Banquet - Luke 5 - Disability and Faith

Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and...

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Chantal explains how she can "do all this through him who gives me strength" by valuing interdependence and the gifts of those around her. disabilityandfaith.org/inter…

Independence or interdependence? (Part 1) - Disability and Faith

I was born with a physical disability known as Cerebral Palsy. As a result I use a power wheelchair: I also live with limited gross and fine motor skills and a visual impairment. Nevertheless, I was...

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It's our 10th twitterversary! We've been so glad to bring you stories from the intersection of disability and faith and plan to keep them coming. DM us if you have a story you'd like to share. #DisabilityTwitter #MyTwitterAnniversary #DisabilityAndFaith #DisabilityInclusion
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Jasmine shares her thoughts on pain and weakness and how they can be the basis for a spiritual practice of noticing God's presence. @jasduckworth disabilityandfaith.org/pain-…

Pain as a Spiritual Practice - Disability and Faith

“Find strength in pain.” “Pain makes you stronger.” “No pain, no gain.” Common ideas about pain Much of the rhetoric in our society about pain suggests that it

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Dwayne Milley reflects on the Easter story, the names contained within, and what that means about the importance of Valuing People. @dwaynemilley disabilityandfaith.org/valui…

Valuing People: Names - Disability and Faith

Today we hear from Dwayne Milley as he reflects on the Easter story, the names contained within, and what that means about the importance of Valuing People. This is part of a series on Christian...

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