The Courage of Honesty and the Power of Community
Personal Growth & Resilience
So far, we've talked about that dangerous lie, "I'm fine," and we've unmasked our true enemy-the spiritual forces that thrive on keeping us isolated (Ephesians 6:12, ESV). But just knowing ...
Read More Unmasking the True Enemy: It’s Not Just a Toothache
Personal Growth & Resilience
In my last post, I talked about the danger of the "I'm fine" façade-a lie that, like Mathew's neglected tooth infection, risks severe damage. That physical pain we put off ...
Read More The Danger Hiding Behind “I’m Fine”
Personal Growth & Resilience
When my husband, Mathew, and I were first married, we headed to Hawaii for our wedding. For quite some time before we left, Mathew's tooth had been bothering him, but ...
Read More Divinely Disabled: It’s About More Than Simply Inclusion
Church and Community
Have you ever felt like your faith journey and your life with disability were on two separate, disconnected paths? I have. For many in the disability community, that feeling of ...
Read More The Word Disability
Disability Experience & Identity
As a words person, I enjoy considering how language both informs and reflects societal attitudes and perceptions. And, as a disability advocate and professional, I am especially interested in the ...
Read More Unseen Battles: Finding Comfort in God’s Understanding
Faith & Theology, Jesus and Disability
“I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. My eye wastes away because of grief…” Psalm 6:6-7 ...
Read More Isolated but Never Alone: Jesus sees You in Your Hurt
Faith & Theology, Jesus and Disability
"As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth."-- John 9:1 Over the years, I watched my peers play kickball in elementary school, heard classmates characterize my handwriting ...
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