Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I love theology and I love thoughtful reflections on disabilities. One of the best that I have read is Theology and Down Syndrome. Some theologians are focused completely Disability Theology. That is not the case with Yong. He has written on many theological topics and doesn’t focus his teaching on disabilities. Disabilities are of an … Read More “Theology and Down Syndrome – Review” »
I am committed to welcoming people with disabilities, both physical and developmental, into the church. But there is a danger that we romanticize what this looks like. Sure I can share some beautiful stories but that is not all that there is. I would like to speak specifically about those with developmental disabilities. I was … Read More “The Reality of Welcoming People With Developmental Disabilities” »
I would say that in general, society has improved in its attitude toward mental health. Even when I was in my 20s and 30s, I don’t remember much talk about mental health. Now there is more awareness and an acknowledgment that it exists and is common. There is even more acceptance of the need for medication … Read More “Mental Health and Grace” »
Martin Luther King Day is such an important day for all of us. We have the opportunity to remember a man who made a difference to an entire nation and beyond. But Martin Luther King, Jr. is important not just for what he did for the civil rights movement of his day. Instead of just … Read More “The Next Civil Rights Movement” »
