If disabled people are to have autonomy over their own stories, amplifying our voice for a just society, there needs to be a shift in the theological and practical approaches within our communities towards inclusion as well as equipping disabled Believers within those communities to use their unique gifts and talents thereby contributing to a collective witness of a life that is valued.
Stories here are wide ranging and personal reflections that challenge a justice-driven and enabling faith community. Where available content can been download to use personally or in a group setting as and when you need them.
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Build a highway cleared of obstacles
Listen, it is the voice of someone shouting, “Clear through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God! Fill in the valleys, and level the mountains and hills. Straighten the curves, and smooth out the rough places. Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed and… Read more >
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God-given models of community
The Lord God said, “Let us make humankind in our image”… “It is not good for the man to be alone.” We are wired to be with others. We were created so. When God said, “It is not good for man to be alone,” I believe in that moment He was thinking in general… Read more >
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All are called to contribute
When [Batimaeus] heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ And they called the… Read more >