The lesson my disabled son gives stands as a powerful testament to the dignity and infinite value of every human person, especially of those the world deems the weakest and most “useless.” Through their sharing in the “folly” of the Cross, the disabled are, in truth, the most powerful and the most productive among us.
I am drawn back to a time two thousand years ago, when expectations were at an all-time high. I see the crowds of people milling, pushing, trying to catch a glimpse of the one to whom they were shouting "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
Interview with Dr. John Swinton This is an recent interview in the United Observer with my friend, John Swinton. It's an excellent piece that highlights the importance of clear theological thinking [Read More]
“The Abilities Ministries is a disability rights Christian Ministry that is leading the way in connecting the disabled and Christian Community together in order to mutually respect the rights and choices [Read More]
What: The vision of the Summer Institute on Theology and Disability is to expand the depth and breadth of theological inquiry and resources that address and include the gifts, needs, and [Read More]
Director- From The Inside Out- Special Needs MinistryWebsite: www.ftiomin.weebly.comContact: ftiomin@hotmail.comUnexpected journey into ministryTwo years ago, if you asked me what I would be doing today, I would definitely not have included [Read More]
Click here to visit the site of the special needs ministry at Centre Street Church in CalgaryIntroducing the story“I’m so happy to be here,” I enthused on the platform overlooking a [Read More]
Book: Dementia: Living in the Memories of God 2012. This is a readable and highly engaging exploration of what it means to be person, community, and a follower of God. Although [Read More]
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