Comments for Christians With Disabilities

Comment on How To Fight Depression by C Merrill Kittelson

C Merrill Kittelson — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:08:04 +0000

This is an awesome post. It makes me think of what I read on Nancy Leigh DeMoss’s devotional calendar for today: “Think of it! The eternal God and Creator of the universe, the One who measures the span of the universe with the width of His hand – that God has spoken to us, His finite, but infinitely loved creatures.” This is based on Acts 17: 26, 28 “He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place. ‘In him we live and move and have our being.’”

Regarding my favorite song that helps me snap out of self-focused despair (also known as depression) it is Jesus, Thank You by Sovereign Grace. The following link is how you can listen to it, get the guitar or piano music or buy it on MP3. http://www.sovereigngracestore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=M4130-07-51

Comment on Does God Use People With Disabilities by admin

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:14 +0000

Thanks for your great reply!

Comment on Does God Use People With Disabilities by Corina Becker

Corina Becker — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:48:50 +0000

I also have Asperger’s, but I don’t consider it as being half normal, half autistic. It’s a part of the Autism Spectrum, and the only noticeable way in which it differs from Autism is verbal skills. So I consider myself autistic.

Other than that, yes, I see that God made me this way, and has given me a valuable perspective of the world, and abilities to help other people in my own way. It may not be the typical way, and typical abilities, and I may face my own set of challenges that differs from others, but I can do what I was made to do.

I am made to be a loyal and loving friend, someone to offer a shoulder for people to cry on, and help my friends get to their feet when they have trouble. God has given me a strong sense of duty to my community, and do advocate and stand up for others. I will not settle for the lesser of two evils, and strive to do my best at everything that I do.

I am compassionate and loving, willing to forgive in the spirit of Jesus. I pray each day that God guides my hands to work in the world, to use my gifts to their full potential, and to help others do too.

Comment on Should The Disabled Be Allowed To Bring Dogs To Church by Kieth

Kieth — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:01:04 +0000

I agree with rachelle, and I think churches of all organizations should be more tolerant.

Comment on Ideas for Fasting if You Have A Disability by Kieth

Kieth — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:58:53 +0000

Listen to only worship and gospel music. Its a good way to fast and keep crap out of your life.

Comment on Should The Disabled Be Allowed To Bring Dogs To Church by rachelle

rachelle — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:04:00 +0000

absolutely i think the disabled should be allowed to bring dogs to church. i looove dogs, i would love to see them in church. i think if u have a service dog, you should be able to take them anywhere that its safe.

Comment on HELP: Afraid I Won’t Fall In Love by 12Percent

12Percent — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:40:36 +0000

Wow, thats a tough one. Being aspergers autistic I have always had a tough time connecting with other people. I can tell you what God has taught me. Its just me though, it may not be applicable for anyone else. I went through the phase for years saying I want to fall in love, i want to get married, I want her to look like this, I want her to like quantum physics, I want her to act like this, etc.. Then one day God opened my eyes. My desires we’re completely self-centered. “I” am the subject of all those above sentences. It was all about me, completely self-centered. Love and self centeredness are diametrically opposed. It’s like going to hell to buy an ice cream cone. Its not there, nor will it ever be there. So my search for a mate took a turn to ‘what can I do for her’, can I do something to fulfill her desires?, can I get into her interests? The focus of the questions changed and then it happend. God put a woman into my path, who had been sexually abused as a child. She obviously had trust issues with the male species and thought she was going to remain single. But she said I was a breath of fresh air becuase I was different then the average male. I was able to put my self-centeredness aside and fill a need in her life. And that is the start of love. When you put the individual before yourself.

Comment on Why Does God Allow Disabilities by 12Percent

12Percent — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:03:34 +0000

In John chapter nine it says :’As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. “Teacher,” his disciples asked him, “Why was this man born blind? Was it a result of his own sins or those of his parents?”

“It was not because of his sins or his parent’s sins,” Jesus answered. “He was born blind so the power of God could be seen in him.’

I think the answer is right there ’so the power of God can be seen in him.’ Then Jesus says “All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me.” I personally don’t find it to powerful of a witness when I see a person who was given many talents doing an assigned task. However, when I see someone carrying out an assigned task, despite their daily struggles. Now that is witnessing the power of God. Anybody can work through a person who has been given many gifts, but God can also work through disabled people. Now that is power. If I was cured and then did my assigned task, that wouldn’t be too impressive. When I do it despite my autism, thats the power of God.

Comment on Churches Can Be Abusive Too by Meg

Meg — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:10:02 +0000

Hey, I found a website about some pastor is exposing these so-called ‘preachers’ who abusing the disabled by using false doctrines. This pastor is also disabled himself. His mane is Justin Peters and his website is http://www.justinpeters.org/ .

Comment on But The Bible Is Wrong! by Meg

Meg — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:48 +0000

I agree with you that so many so-called “pastors” and so-called Christians are twisting the scriptures so that they can fit their own lifestyle in stand to obay what what the Word of God requries us to do. But sadly, it can leads many people to hell.