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Author: Amy Julia Becker

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Peeking Behind the Cosmic Curtain

  • Post published:October 17, 2022
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Prayer is like going behind the scenes with God, like peeking behind the cosmic curtain. We once had a chance as a family to go behind the scenes of The…

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Ordinary Life With Down Syndrome

  • Post published:October 15, 2022
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When it comes to Down syndrome, there are two extremes that get represented in our collective imagination most of the time. There’s the exceptional overcomer, and there’s the burden to…

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Healing Is Exhausting

  • Post published:October 14, 2022
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Healing is exhausting. At least that is what I've been thinking as I'm recovering from oral surgery. I’ve needed my ice packs and my smoothies and my soup. And I’ve…

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Order Your Advent Devotional Today!

  • Post published:October 13, 2022
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Is anyone else out there in a season of waiting? Waiting for healing? Waiting for change? Waiting for your child to get news about college? I’m in a season of…

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Healing: Spiraling Upward?

  • Post published:October 12, 2022
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What if healing is a process of spiraling upward? I know it’s not really a thing we see in nature. We see spiraling downward. The maple key that twirls through…

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Penny Sharing in Church for DSA Month

  • Post published:October 11, 2022
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As a part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Penny had a chance to share some thoughts in front of our congregation on Sunday. She talked about what she appreciates about…

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A New Name for Bible Study?

  • Post published:October 10, 2022
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I am wondering whether we need a new name for Bible Study. Maybe this isn’t the problem I think it is. But I wonder whether the words “Bible study” imply…

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October Fun Facts

  • Post published:October 8, 2022
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Every so often, I introduce myself around here for people who are new to this space. I also try to share some things about myself that might surprise those of…

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God’s Love Is the Answer to Depression

  • Post published:October 7, 2022
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God’s love is the answer to depression. I know that’s the type of declarative statement I’m not supposed to make. I know that religion has often been the opposite of…

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TIME | Where Are All the Children’s Books Featuring Kids With Down Syndrome?

  • Post published:October 6, 2022
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We started a conversation over here a few weeks ago about whether or not there are chapter books with main characters who have intellectual disabilities, and I had a chance…

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