A World Without Disabilities?
CBS recently reported on Iceland and how they have almost “eradicated Down Syndrome. One of the people in the article said: My understanding is that we have basically eradicated, almost, Continue reading
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Disabilities and the Innocence of Children
We had an interesting conversation the other day. Our three youngest children are aged 9-11. We were talking about what it will be like when they get their driver’s license. Continue reading
When People Stare
I recently shared about taking our son with autism out to the park. While we see Logan regularly, it had been a long time since he had been out in Continue reading
Seven Years Ago Today
Today it is seven years since our daughter went to live in a group home. She was seven years-old at that time. That means that she has now lived half Continue reading
Disabilities and the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
One of the hardest hitting parables that Jesus ever taught was the parable of the sheep and the goats from Matthew 25. There is a danger of protestants passing over Continue reading
Why I Tease My Daughter With Autism
My oldest daughter is 14 years-old and has autism. And I like to tease her. Don’t worry, I don’t tease her about having autism. I’m not that much of a Continue reading
How Diverse Do You Want Your Church to Be?
I have listened to a number of podcasts and read some books that have argued for increased diversity within the church. I am all for this. One of the things Continue reading
Good News: First Communion
Today may have been one of the most amazing mornings at church in my life. I shared a couple of weeks ago about how we brought our son with autism Continue reading
Wrestling With an Angel – Review
When it comes to being parents of children with disabilities, there is a connection that goes deep. Even if we have never met or our circumstances are different, there is Continue reading
Don’t Pet the Service Dog!
I was at the hospital today visiting someone. As we walked into the hospital, we saw someone with a service dog waiting to pay for parking. I also the person Continue reading