Read below for a guest post from Sheila Temple. When Joshua was brought to the forefront to lead the Israelites, after the death of Moses, I am sure he had a lot of questions but also, a lot of faith. When Joshua sent spies out into the new land to scope it out, I can see from his human perspective that the action seemed important. I also know that God had already promised him victory and the … [Read more...]
Confounding the Wise: Alix Generous’ Beautiful Mind
Read below for a guest post from Ron Sandison. "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." - 1 Corinthians 1:27 "For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea." - Habakkuk 2:14 The childhood of Alix Generous was clouded by misdiagnoses and dark depression. … [Read more...]
In Search of Rest
Read below for a guest post from Sheila Temple. Today I am high above the cloud lines, aboard a jet, on my way to a much-needed sabbatical. My destination is China to see my oldest sons and daughter-in-law, during the holidays. In the distance I have jetted away from autism, bi-polar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and a critically challenged colon, just to name a few. Having adopted … [Read more...]
How My Autism Is Restoring My Faith in Humanity
Read below for a guest post from Lamar Hardwick. Growing up there were two great influences that shaped my life. The first was that my father was in the army, which meant we moved around quite a bit. Anyone who was raised in a military family knows about this experience. The second is that my father was also a pastor. Both of these things shaped my life in profound ways because at a very … [Read more...]
On Learning to Love
Read below for a guest post from Mary Tutterow. “We love because He first loved us.” - 1 John 4:19 Love can get so complicated. So much fear of giving love and losing a bit of ourselves if we get hurt. So much manipulation – I will love you so that you will love me. So much disappointment – You don’t love me enough. Our daughter, Mary Addison, is mentally and physically challenged and she has … [Read more...]
Real Superheroes Don’t Wear Capes—Tyler Gianchetta’s Miraculous Story
Read below for a guest post from Ron Sandison. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” - Isaiah 43:2 The Marvel Comic summer blockbuster movies portray a superhero as possessing amazing gifts like a robotic outfit to … [Read more...]