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Read more about the article 3 Ways to Find an Ordinary Church

3 Ways to Find an Ordinary Church

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:June 26, 2023
  • Post category:Faith
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We need to go back to church.  I feel like a little old lady wagging a scolding finger when I write that, and the last thing I want to do…

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Read more about the article The Significance of Our Social Worlds

The Significance of Our Social Worlds

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 4, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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I’m taking a class right now where I’m learning all sorts of things about transitioning from high school to college or the workforce and beyond. Recently, our instructor mentioned that…

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Read more about the article Down Syndrome’s “Exclusive Club”

Down Syndrome’s “Exclusive Club”

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:April 11, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Parenting
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I remember a day 17 years ago when Peter and I had spent hours with Penny at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. We were exhausted. But he needed to attend…

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Read more about the article I’m a Denominational Mutt

I’m a Denominational Mutt

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:March 8, 2023
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When it comes to Christianity, I am a denominational mutt.  I was baptized as an infant in an Episcopal church.  I was confirmed as a tween in a Presbyterian one.…

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Read more about the article You Can Be the Person Who Makes a Difference

You Can Be the Person Who Makes a Difference

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:February 23, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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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 taken a slight lead. I…

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Read more about the article Finding Places Where Everyone Belongs

Finding Places Where Everyone Belongs

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:January 28, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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Where everyone belongs. That’s the dream. That’s the hope. That’s the space and the community and the future we long for. Sometimes we catch glimpses of it.  Penny and I…

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Read more about the article Disability and Respect: Look Her in the Eye

Disability and Respect: Look Her in the Eye

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:January 21, 2023
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I’m so grateful for the technician at the eye doctor appointment who assumes that Penny can speak for herself. I’m also aware of how surprised I feel that this young…

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Read more about the article Domestic Monastery

Domestic Monastery

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:January 20, 2023
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“Raising small children, if it is done with love and generosity, will do for you exactly what private prayer does.” -Ronald Rolheiser, Domestic Monastery I just read this whole (very…

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Read more about the article Interdependent Healing

Interdependent Healing

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:January 18, 2023
  • Post category:Faith/Healing
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My new year has started off with heavy news from multiple friends. One whose husband moved out. Another who lost her job. Another whose sister is heading to a treatment…

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Read more about the article Time and the Luxury of Ethics

Time and the Luxury of Ethics

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:January 9, 2023
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“Ethics becomes a luxury as the speed of our daily life increases.” - Judith Shulevitz talking to Ezra Klein (Episode: Sabbath and the Art of Rest) This conversation on the…

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