As fallen creatures, we often fall short of the life that God has called us to live. Despite these shortcomings, God’s grace allows us to be made whole again though him. That means growing in Christ by remaining faithful to […]
Do you remember when you visited your home church for the first time? You might have been feeling nervous – anxious even. With the help of small groups and fellowship dinners, you probably became more comfortable. Eventually, you became settled […]
by Heather DeBoer, Friendship Ministries—Canada On Sunday, Marlene and Zach, who lives with Down syndrome, led the welcome time at our church. Zach’s speech can be hard to understand, so Marlene and his mom got creative and used a bitmoji […]
by Kevin Timpe In my experience as a parent, author, and advocate for people with disabilities, I have unfortunately found that the Church is sometimes less welcoming toward people with disabilities than is our culture at large. I think, for […]
“We accept everyone at our church.” Have you ever heard someone say that? The modern church has made great strides in this area. We make the Bible available in numerous translations to make it easier to understand. We share our […]
by Chris Meehan This post was originally published in CRCNA News and Views. Since early January, Irene Kraegel has been helping to facilitate Together, a new inclusive Bible study from Friendship Ministries, for a small group of adults at Grace Christian Reformed […]
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the November 2017 issue of Justice Unbound. First Church is eager to start their new church ministry year. They’ve hung a sign out in front of their building for all to see: EVERYONE […]
