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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus“Come thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free,” as the Advent hymn goes. Oh yes, these weeks are full of anticipation of Christmas! Anticipation amps up as we fill our weeks with special musical events, Christmas plays, Christmas parties and additional tasks such as shopping, baking, wrapping gifts in preparation for the holiday. Finding time to prepare our hearts for Christ’s birth is an annual dilemma. >> Read more The Hope of WaitingThe season of Advent is about the hope of waiting. When you're the caregiver to a child with a disability, your life is all about waiting. Waiting for the next doctor's appointment, physical therapy session, counseling session . . . This is my story of waiting. >> Read more
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A Meaninful Role to PlayChou Gabikiny is a counselor, consultant, and mother to children with disabilities. She explains how churches thrive when everyone has a role to play.
Discovering DiscrepanciesOpening our eyes to the mistreatment of adults with developmental disablities in the legal system, and a challenge to become involved.
From Victim to VictorLiving with Attention Deficit Disorder, Jack Mace encountered many challenges and negative stigmas. In this article, Jack tells his story of changing his perpsective from victim to victor. Read more.
Mental Health SundayApproximately one in five persons sitting in church Sunday morning struggle with mental health problems. No one should have to whisper about their lives in the church. Plan a Mental Health Sunday. ADN can help.
Perfect in God's Sight“Remember, you are perfect in God's sight,” athlete Tim Berta reflects, after surviving a traumatic brain injury.
The Hope of WaitingThe season of Advent is about the hope of waiting. When you're the caregiver to a child with a disability, your life is all about waiting. Waiting for the next doctor's appointment, physical therapy session, counseling session . . .
Tribute to Aunt DebbieA tribute to a beloved aunt, who had many fondly remembered qualities, one of which was that she had Down syndrome.
Turning the Ground by Standing StillSometimes the real touch from God is not in what doctors know, but in being okay with the unknown, placing ourselves into God’s hands, and allowing Him to turn the soil in our own stillness.
We Are Able!We Are Able Workcamp of the Church of the Brethren is a chance for young adults with disabilities to serve, learn, grow, and form friendships. Consider registering!
Worlds Changed by MCSLiving with Mutiple Chemical Sensitivities requires lifestyle changes and supportive friends who are willing to adapt.
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