God as Knitter: Psalm 139 through a disability lens

The Psalmist says “you knit me together in my mother’s womb” which depicts a sculptural process of knitting an intricate and individual item.  Knitting is flexible, sculptural, but not terribly efficient.  It’s a loving form of art where the artist spends time with the project, enjoying the process of creating. 

Faithful Portrayals of Disability in the Chosen

Many believers with disabilities struggle with passages connecting disability and sin. The Chosen offers fresh perspectives rooted in Scripture, portraying disciples with disabilities who follow Jesus without needing to be cured.

Respecting Neurodiversity in the Church

Respecting neurodiversity in the Church means recognizing that people connect with God in different ways. This reflection invites congregations to move beyond assumptions and shape discipleship around the people actually present.

What is “Spiritual Blindness” in John 9?

In John 9, Jesus rejects the idea that disability is tied to sin and exposes the pride of religious leaders who think they “see.” This reflection invites us to reconsider how the church includes—or excludes—people with disabilities today.

Will There be Disabilities in Heaven?

Kevin Timpe’s “Disability in Heaven” invites us to rethink disability, identity, and resurrection. This reflection explores why our assumptions about heaven reveal more about us than about the life to come.

Accessible Baptism

Baptism is an expression of a person’s love for and commitment to Christ: A recognition that we are broken and sinful and are in need of a Saviour. I believe this and wanted to be baptized. There was one crucial problem; due to medical reasons I can no longer go under water!

Mephibosheth at the Table of the King

By weaving together three scenes in 2 Samuel, this reflection highlights how King David’s welcome of Mephibosheth disrupted harmful assumptions and offers a model of belonging for us today.

Should We Baptize People with Intellectual Disabilities?

Should someone with an intellectual disability be baptized? This reflection explores embodiment, belonging, and the communal nature of baptism, shifting the question from intellectual capacity to the life of the Body of Christ.

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