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A New Song- Demonstrating the Good News in Disability Ministry (Part 4)

What are some of the most important ways of ministering to people with disabilities? This article explains that prayer and relationships built on trust and respect are vital.

Five Pillars of Faith for Times of Suffering (Part 3)

This article presents five essential truths that form a filter through which we view suffering, and that therefore impact how we minister God's grace and truth to each other. The author's overarching concern is to contribute to a theology of disability.

Theology of the Soul as It Relates to Disability (Part 2)

In order to care for individuals and families affected by disabilities, we need to have a biblical understanding of human nature. This article explains that the image of God is foundational—no one is to be defined by their disability—and from there the Lord's desire is that we conform to the image of Christ. That means that the church has a responsibility to disciple the disabled.

Disability and a Theology of the Body (Part 1)

How in tune are you with your body in everyday life? This article offers a theology of the body, explaining also how the redemptive work of Christ applies also to our bodies. From there it offers some implications for how to minister to those struggling with disability of one form or another.

God's Method of Mercy

What does it mean to display Christ-like mercy? This article discusses mercy, with a special focus on people with disabilities. How can we show mercy to these individuals? What does God teach us through individuals who have a disability?

What’s the Sense of Living with Severe Disabilities?

This article is about people living with disabilities and the task they have in the service of God. The author also looks at what we can learn from these special children and disabled people.

Pastoral Care to Parents of Mentally Handicapped Children

What Is Disability?

How should Christians think about disability? This article explains biblical principles for understanding disability.

God Is Able Our Perception of Disability should follow God’s

This article shows God's perspective on disability, as the model for how we should view and treat the disabled.

God’s Story of Disability: The Unfolding Plan from Genesis to Revelation

This article offers a biblical, redemptive-historical perspective on disability, and lays the foundation for inclusion of, and ministry to, disabled members in the body of believers.

Grace Displayed: Caring for a Child with Disabilities

Caring for a disabled child is a challenge. How can Christians express a care to their disabled child? This article gives an account of experiencing God’s grace in dealing with disability in your family. The strength is not in your ability, but in God’s grace, which is sufficient for every day.

The Dawkins Syndrome The Famous Atheist Blunders again Morality

Are children born with Down's Syndrome undeserving of life as some say? This article shows that being created in the image of God gives unconditional value and dignity also to those with Down's Syndrome.

Same Lake, Different Boat – On Truth: The Four Missing Words

Chapter 1 explores three different views as to what is true about the nature of disability and about the nature of our world at large: the historical view (disability is an abnormal part of life in a normal world), the postmodern view (disability is a normal part of life in a normal world), and the biblical view (disability is a normal part of life in an abnormal world).