Listen to this story here For her BA in Christian Ministries at Steinbach (Man.) Bible College, Helena Fehr completed a practicum with the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba, researching accessibility …
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Fewer musicians, lower sound levels – not recommendations you find in most church growth books. But for Coast Hills Community Church, Surrey, B.C., turning down the volume was just what …
Nikolai (Nick) Jacob Enns loves his corner of the world. From his two facing windows, he looks out into the back yard. The windows offer natural light, which is important …
Menno Homes, a 53-year-old Mennonite Central Committee-initiated ministry, will deepen its faith emphasis and broaden its reach by amalgamating with Christian Horizons, July 1, 2016.
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How to support the parents of a child with hidden disabilities
by ContributorYou’re trying to picture what your friend is telling you about how her child is struggling. But all you’ve ever seen is a charming, polite boy, whom you can’t image …
Jimmy Dog Days Entertainment Jimmy Mitchell is a 14-year-old boy with a below-average IQ, an extreme fear of water and the ability to see angels. His uncompromising honesty puts him …
Life Locked in a Suitcase Dare to Dream Films Olesia does whatever she sets her mind to: dances the salsa, publishes books and climbs mountains – literally and figuratively. What …
Mother of the Year and other Elusive Awards Author: Kalyn Falk When Kalyn Falk was explaining to a reporter why her son jumped in the river, beginning with “our house …
It’s Hard Not to Stare Author: Tim Huff When you meet someone with a disability, what do you see? Do you see a wheelchair? A white cane? A person who …
One in seven Canadians has a disability, and one in 50 children is diagnosed with autism alone: individuals and caregivers need support. Parents and leaders learned about fostering inclusion in …
Pastor Robyn Dueck remembers clearly a conversation she overheard years ago at a symposium in California. Sitting in a corner chat area, she overheard a group of people bemoaning the …
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The Bible, Disability, and the Church: A New Vision of the People of God
by ReviewerThe Bible, Disability, and the Church: A New Vision of the People of GodAuthor: Amos YongIn The Bible, Disability, and the Church, Amos Yong presents a well-reasoned and compelling biblical …
“Hi, this is Laura from the Beyond Boundaries program at Stillwood Camp. I’m calling to give you a midweek update on how your child is doing at camp.” “Yes, I’ve …
My friend tells me, “You’re so strong. I don’t know how you do it.” But we are all born weak, and in many ways we remain so.