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Holding the Lines as a Parent
I was going to be the parent who holds all the lines. The no-cell-phones-until-high-school line. The dresses-that-look-your-age-for-the-middle-school-dance line. The only-one-sugary-treat-a-day-and-only-a-small-one-at-that line. And the common-sense-media-tells- me-all-I-need-to-know-about-what-you-should-be-watching-on-television
Are People With Disabilities “Less Than” in Leviticus?
I recently opened my Instagram inbox and found a DM from one of you. I love receiving your questions about all sorts of things—parenting, disability,
The Only Thing You Stand to Lose
“All we stand to lose is the false self…” I’m in a season of transition right now. I just spent four hours packing away books
Self-Advocacy and Disability
All of us as parents walk a thin line between supporting our kids appropriately and offering them too much support. Honestly, it’s even harder to
More Resources for Black History Month
Last week, our local school hosted a series of conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Two things struck me: it seemed that every person
Asbury Revival: Streams of Living Water
The love of God just broke through the distraction, injustice, anxiety, and shame of our age at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The Asbury Revival
February Introductions
One fun thing I’ve started doing about once a month is introducing myself here. This community is growing, and I love getting to know you
What Casual Discrimination Looks Like
Chris Hinds, a Denver city councilman who uses a wheelchair, was asked to hoist himself onto a debate stage last week because the stage was
You Can Be the Person Who Makes a Difference
I walked into the gym a few minutes late. Penny was perched on the sidelines along with the other cheerleaders. The boys’ basketball team had
What Are You Giving Up for Lent?
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a season within the church year in which some Christians chose to intentionally abstain
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What is casual racism? How did a non-fiction writer end up writing a mystery series? Author Patricia Raybon talks with Amy Julia Becker about faith
The Things Jesus Says About Himself
I’ve been kind of astonished lately at how Jesus talked about himself. Take this statement: Come to me all you who are weary, and I
Family Dinner Questions
I’m always on the lookout for good table questions for family dinners. Recently, we asked: “What’s one area of your life that feels easy right
Overcoming My Skepticism About Night to Shine
I felt pretty skeptical about Night to Shine. If you aren’t familiar with this event, it’s an annual gathering for teenagers (and adults) with disabilities,
What Is a Disabled Life Worth?
What is a disabled life worth? Every so often, people accidentally say the thing out loud. In this case, it was the Democratic Committee Chair
Some Thoughts on Down Syndrome and Cheerleading
One of my shining moments as a mother was forcing Penny to try out for cheerleading last year. I told her she didn’t have to
3 Questions We Asked That Really Helped Our Marriage
Peter and I weathered a storm last year. It wasn’t one particular thing. It was years of being too busy to bring up the little
My Personal Ski Adventure
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Skiing, Disability, and Love
So here’s a sentence I didn’t think I would ever type: we went skiing as a family. I have not been skiing in over twenty
The Power of Saying Thank You
One way to make your day better today: say thank you. One way to make another person’s day better today: say thank you. It’s one
Is John 5 Ableist?
I’m grateful for questions from readers, and here’s a question asking how to teach John 5 in a way that isn’t ableist: Question: Is John
