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Word, Thought, Prayer: God’s works

WORD: “'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' 'Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, 'but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.'" (John 9:2-3, NIV) THOUGHT: The call of the disciple of Christ is to recognize the works of God displayed in others. [...]

By |2017-01-30T13:15:21-05:00February 6th, 2017|Word, Thought, Prayer|

Word, Thought, Prayer: Small things

WORD: “Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them.” (Mark 2:3, NIV) THOUGHT: It can be easy to believe that it is only remarkable and extraordinary things that make a difference. Yet, the simplest actions can be transformative. These four men did the most practical thing they knew – each [...]

By |2017-02-10T16:40:30-05:00January 30th, 2017|Word, Thought, Prayer|

Word, Thought, Prayer: True sight

One of the remarkable qualities about Jesus is that he truly sees the man or woman in need that he encounters. So often we pass by without seeing. To see in this way is not dependent on physical sight. It is to be known, to be respected, to be loved. May we, too, see those around us.

By |2017-01-30T13:15:48-05:00January 23rd, 2017|Word, Thought, Prayer|

Word, Thought, Prayer: Justice Jesus-Style

WORD: “He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory!” (Matthew 12:19-20) THOUGHT: Justice Jesus-style is not about demanding my rights, but about advocating and [...]

By |2017-01-30T13:16:05-05:00January 16th, 2017|Word, Thought, Prayer|

Word, Thought, Prayer: Ears to hear

We have a responsibility and opportunity to ‘speak up’ for those whose voices are not heard. We must ensure that we are listening, and lending our voice on behalf of those who need justice. In this we are not replacing others, but in getting to know those who are not heard they are able to speak with and through us.

By |2017-01-30T13:16:15-05:00January 9th, 2017|Word, Thought, Prayer|

Challenges to Personhood 2: Bioethics

Utilitarianism forms the backbone of Singer’s theories. For him, ethics and the question of personhood should be rooted in ‘quality of life’ rather than in hypothetical ideas about ‘sanctity’. Much of his thinking revolves around the question “can they suffer?” As such, animals and humans are placed on equal terms. For him the question is not between human and animal, but between ‘person’ and ‘non-person’.

By |2016-12-21T15:16:15-05:00April 17th, 2013|Personhood|

Challenges to Personhood 1: Philosophy

One important idea that has been resonating in philosophical circles over the past two decades is a growing conversation regarding the difference between what is ‘human’ and who is a ‘person’. The ideas of what constitutes a ‘person’ are certainly not new. We find the roots of these controversial discussions in the writings of the Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Many of the new ‘ideas’ are simply a repackaging of very old ones.

By |2016-12-21T15:11:18-05:00April 10th, 2013|Personhood|

The Beauty and Pain of Disability (Faith Today)

Faith Today March/April 2013 (click here for the online issue) features three articles highlighting the topic of disability.  I am excited that there has been a significant increase in theological research and writing, autobiographies, conferences, blogs and conversations in the Church on "What ought we do?" We must be diligent that this is is not [...]

By |2016-12-21T15:22:36-05:00March 15th, 2013|Articles|

Parent’s Perception: Congregational Participation and Support

An article in the journal "Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" (Feb 2013) describes a research project that highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in the lives of persons with disabilities.  The authors conducted a survey of 416 families to explore the way in which they and their children participated and were included in congregational life.  The [...]

By |2017-01-30T13:34:32-05:00March 13th, 2013|Articles|
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