Tag Archives: Disability Ministry

Seven things I learned from our first 1,000 blog posts…

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Dr. G

On the occasion of our thousandth post, I’ll share the seven most important takeaways I’ve gained since starting this journey with you in the summer of 2010. Continue reading →

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Is it ever okay to exclude a child at church?

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Dr. G

It’s not okay to exclude a child at church, but sometimes including them in the same way as every other child isn’t a common sense approach, either. Continue reading →

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Andy Stanley’s comments support the need for churches of all sizes…

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Dr. G

Churches of every size, worship style and approach to discipleship have gifts and talents to use for disability ministry inclusion. Continue reading →

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Three different inclusive approaches in one night

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Dr. G

I think inclusion is a mindset that says, “I love you, and you belong here,” and then does whatever is necessary to put those words into practice. Continue reading →

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What to do if you’re upset by the direction of our culture?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Dr. G

How might we “fight the good fight” in the face of our fear and despair? Continue reading →

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Needed: Spaces for foster & adoptive parents to say “me too”

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dr. G

God never meant for us to do everything on our own. We’re created for community, and finding yours is worth the risk of being brave with your stories. Continue reading →

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What about my career?

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Dr. G

What about my career? What about providing for my family? Shouldn’t that be my first and most important priority? Shouldn’t I have to make sacrifices about my time with my children so I can more effectively provide for their needs?
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Whose dreams were they anyway?

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Dr. G

Every child has a destiny. Every child has a pre-destined path God lays out for their lives. That means we must surrender our own thoughts and opinions on what that destiny is, so that their lives (and ours) can be about His glory.
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Preparing for when you will be made to care…

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Dr. G

Christianity is, in this life, a religion of suffering. We have forgotten this truth in America. Put bluntly: if you do have a comfortable path through life with no fears at all of persecution, you probably are not a true Christian. Continue reading →

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Am I to blame for this happening?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Dr. G

Does God really have a plan and a purpose for your child’s life? Did God really allow this because he intended to use our circumstances for His glory?
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