Welcome to an exploration of Christianity and Disability - and hopefully a new support community for Christians with disabilities if enough support is gained.
I have had a reader write in asking what is the best bible translation for a reader with a cognitive impairment. In my opinion there is only good answer. Read the rest of this entry »
I have been told countless times by Christians that I will be healed by God, or that I lack faith in God and that is why I have a disability. The fact is there wrong. Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone goes through depression, and sometimes Satan uses the strongest of Christians’ disabilities to try and talk them into suicide. Many times Satan tries to convince that we screwed up and God doesn’t want us or love us anymore. Read the rest of this entry »
Often fathers day invovles a lot of pain, anguish and hurt. Families are often the sources of the most pain in our lives, but I think on fathers day we should also spend time recognizing the best father of all. Read the rest of this entry »
Churches can sometimes be extremely abusive to the disabled, without even knowing it. Here are some tips on how churches can better serve those with disabilities and other special needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes when Christians with Disabilities complain about the non-acceptance of non-disabled Christians they are met with the almost an attitude of why. People with disabilties desire companionship, friends, fun just like everyone else!.
Churches often have a hard time accepting and including disabled people in their communities of Christian Believers. This is a quite common occurrence and sadly it often results in completely unnecessary pain. Read the rest of this entry »
There are many disabilities right now that are caused by man-made conditions. One of which is Mesothelioma, which is caused by expose to asbestos. I have been restling with why God does not protect people from expose to things which can cause their disability – such as Mesothelioma and Asbestos.
A question I often have been asking myself as of late is why does God not heal the disabled. I’ve heard many different renditions of it, but there are a few instances in scripture where a very clear answer is given on why God does not heal the disabled. Read the rest of this entry »
Something not often thought about at a church until it happens is how the church is to handle people with both physical and mental impairments. How to include people with impairments at first, make them feel needed and as part of a community can be challenging at first – even for those with the impairments, but God calls us to “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love” according to Romans 12:10-13 (NIV).