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The Beauty of Disability

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The Beauty of Disability

My pastor was introducing a new sermon series about beauty when four words took up residence in my mind: the beauty of disability. If we believe that all people are created in the image of God, that includes those with disabilities. Therefore, I believe in the beauty of disability.

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Reflections on Graduation Day - Part 1

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Reflections on Graduation Day - Part 1

This was not like any other special event during the school year; this was different, with balloons dangling on strings, hands cradling bouquets of flowers, and an air of excitement that was not like any other day. This was graduation day, for my son’s 8th-grade class.

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Finding Hope When Everything is Going Wrong

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Finding Hope When Everything is Going Wrong

What will go wrong next? This question has come up on a daily basis for my family this summer. After digging into Acts 18:21, I now see how the hardships faced by the apostles make our recent experiences seem like a walk in the park. Instead of asking “What will go wrong next?” and worrying about what was out of my control, I followed the apostle’s example, rested in the sovereignty of God

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The Power of an Open Window

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The Power of an Open Window

For years, my elderly mother insisted on having her window shades shut. Recently, we had her window shades open, and the improvement in her mood, and even her overall health, has been phenomenal. Here are some tips on how to harness the power of an open window for caregiving families.