Waiting With Hope in the Dark | Advent Devotional
With all the political divisions and election news this year, it can feel like we’ve come to the end of ourselves. We’re waiting—impossibly waiting—for our world to become less divided,…
With all the political divisions and election news this year, it can feel like we’ve come to the end of ourselves. We’re waiting—impossibly waiting—for our world to become less divided,…
I love this imagery of the aerobics of Jesus from my conversation with Rev. Corey Widmer. If you try to mend broken things and get in the middle of conflict,…
Written November 5, 2024 • Applicable for every election cycle Today is Election Day here in America. For some of us, the last few months have made us want to…
Apple YouTube Spotify More! Political divides don't just disappear after elections. If you long for a hopeful way forward, this conversation is for you. Pastor Corey Widmer talks with Amy…
Does this election matter for people with disabilities and their families? Does this election matter to people with disabilities and their families? Our daughter Penny, who has Down syndrome, cast…
Every night, before she goes to bed, Penny walks into our bedroom for an evening ritual with Peter. No matter what time of year it is, they chant for their…
Here in Connecticut, we are settling into the rhythms of fall, with soccer games and afterschool activities and the waning temperatures of summer and the advent of golden leaves amidst…
Books, essays, podcasts, films, and more that have prompted me to stop and reflect during the month of October. 1. Special Hope Network. We have been supporters of Special Hope Network for over…
I’m thinking about Halloween for kids with disabilities. Part of what makes Halloween exciting is the idea of having fun and being together with other people. Parents, if you have…
Every so often I get asked, “Do you think Penny will live independently?” I’ve started answering that question about my daughter who has Down syndrome by saying, “I never want…