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Book Review: Whole Community (David Morstad)

Ultimately, though, the way forward [...] will be navigated in relationship with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities themselves. As Whole Community makes clear, it is people with lived experience who are experts on the best way forward. "The most powerful and effective act that people without disabilities can take is to yield to the voice of people with disabilities"

Introducing Jesus, Let’s Talk: A Prayer Tool for Children with Disabilities (Guest Post)

Carly is the youngest of our three adult children. She is now 21 years old and has Angelman Syndrome. Carly’s life has grown my faith and provided inspiration for much of my writing. Jesus, Let’s Talk explores the very personal and natural ways we express ourselves with God, no matter what our abilities are to communicate.

Ministering With Autism (Ron Sandison)

At eight years old I was diagnosed with autism. The educational specialists and doctors informed my parents that I would probably never read beyond a seventh grade level, attended college, or have a career. My mom was determined to prove the experts wrong by developing my unique gifts. As Proverbs 22:29 says, “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.” For me to develop my skills and be a minister I had to overcome five main autism quirks.

By |2017-01-06T16:10:53-05:00February 15th, 2016|Guest posts|

Lessons from Katherine

One of the reasons for this site is to draw together some of the resources available on theology and disability. You can find past posts in the resources category. Recently our attention was drawn to a book published in February by Glenda Prins, "Lessons from Katherine" in the Spiritual Struggles series. It is a memoir [...]

By |2016-12-21T15:21:29-05:00April 19th, 2013|Books|

Created in the image of God (Imago Dei)

One cannot think about theology of disability without soon wrestling with the notion that each human being is created in the image of God (Gen 1:27-28). Found in all "religions of the book" (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) what exactly constitutes this image is the subject of much assumption and debate. In contrast with certain philosophies [...]

By |2016-12-21T15:14:10-05:00April 15th, 2013|Theology|

Dementia: Living in the Memories of God (Dr. John Swinton)

Book: Dementia: Living in the Memories of God 2012.  This is a readable and highly engaging exploration of what it means to be person, community, and a follower of God.  Although written on the topic of dementia, it has significant implications for those with cognitive disabilities.  I highly recommend this book for those in disability [...]

By |2016-12-20T16:20:28-05:00January 10th, 2013|Theology|
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