World Down Syndrome Day Movie Night
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day in which we celebrate the life of our daughter Penny and of all the women and men with Down syndrome all over…
Almost-Forgotten Women and Undoing Injustice
Most Americans will never know their names, yet many women, through their actions, have contributed to the undoing of injustice. When we traveled to Montgomery, Alabama a few months ago,…
AJB Recommends: Privilege and Race Podcasts
Amy Julia Recommends is a new feature on my blog where I'll compile recommendations for podcasts, books, articles, etc., that I've shared on my social media platforms. This edition of…
AJB Recommends: Faith and Family Podcasts
Amy Julia Recommends is a compilation of recommendations for podcasts, books, articles, etc., that I've shared on my social media platforms. This edition of Amy Julia Recommends features podcasts that…
Harriet: Hope in the Face of Oppression
Harriet's hope in the face of oppression and injustice—this true story of courage, faith, and hope is worth watching. I used to think that the reason we learned the stories…
William’s Book Recommendations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Book recommendations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Here are some of William's book picks (plus a few bonus recommendations). One of the fun things about our Civil Rights tour…
Civil Rights Tour Itinerary
Here is a potential Civil Rights tour itinerary for anyone wanting to embark on a quick tour to learn about the legacy of slavery, Jim Crow, and Civil Rights in…
Three Heroes of 2019
My three heroes of 2019! I’m someone who really enjoys looking back on what has already happened and planning ahead for what is to come. So I think it’s fun…
Porter’s Gate Worship Album – Neighbor Songs
I had the great privilege of participating in the Porter's Gate songwriting project last January in Nashville, Tennessee. Wait, you didn't know I'm a songwriter? (I'm not.) But I was…
Amy Julia Recommends: 6 Books About Down Syndrome
As we near the end of Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2019, I want to offer 6 recommendations of memoirs and (accessible) theological books about people with intellectual disabilities, including Down…
