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Courage in Pursuit of Our Callings

Courage in Pursuit of Our Callings

I’d like to say a few things publicly that need to be said by someone in my profession with my background and experience. Somebody needs to go first. My hope is it will be easier for others to speak if they know they’re not alone.

Dispensable Lives? Part Two

Dispensable Lives? Part Two

In part two of his blog post, Tony D’Orazio from Jacob’s Ladder Fitness continues with this important question: what has humanity missed out on without all those people with Down syndrome in the world?

Dispensable Lives? Part One

Dispensable Lives? Part One

Tony D’Orazio from Jacob’s Ladder Fitness asks an important question: what has humanity missed out on without all those people with Down syndrome in the world?

Why Ukraine? Part 3 of Linda's Story of How God Uniquely Equipped Her for His Purposes in Ukraine

Why Ukraine? Part 3 of Linda's Story of How God Uniquely Equipped Her for His Purposes in Ukraine

Guest blogger Linda Bunk lives with both high functioning autism and bipolar disorder. This is the last of three posts showing how God has uniquely equipped Linda to minister effectively in Ukraine.

The Church, Adoption, Foster Care, and Orphans

The Church, Adoption, Foster Care, and Orphans

Last month I was in Columbus, Ohio for a state-wide training for Ohio's Child Protective Services (CPS). This conference got me thinking about how the Church is responding to foster care, and other impacts with foster care and orphans. There are many people out there doing a lot of good work in foster care and adoption. Here are some resources that have moved beyond local mission.

COVID Vaccines and the Evangelical Community: An Alternative View

COVID Vaccines and the Evangelical Community: An Alternative View

I still remember waking up in the hospital, surrounded by about a half dozen men and women in white lab coats. They were all just looking at me, like I was a new species or a classroom exhibit. With this and many related experiences, all this time later, I routinely follow a thoughtful process, researching potential supplements, medications and alternatives to medicine, whenever my doctor makes a recommendation, and that includes vaccines. COVID vaccines are no different.

The Antidote to a Culture of Anger: Bearing Fruit

The Antidote to a Culture of Anger: Bearing Fruit

We have become incredibly angry. We are spiteful and hateful and bored. Jesus, what do we do with this? How do we fix it, Lord? The answer to most of my questions included a simple, time honored truth: we are to bear fruit.

What Does A Successful Life Look Like?

What Does A Successful Life Look Like?

My dear friend Philip died in January, aged 63. I had the privilege of saying a few words at his funeral. It was easy, I knew exactly what to say about him. It made me think about what we celebrate in life. What do we think a successful life looks like?