The Story Matters
The City Life
I love nature. My happy place is the beach. I love grass and trees and ALL the flowers. However, for my family’s most recent vacation we skipped the ocean and the mountains. We flew to the big city, New York City! I loved it. I loved the bustling streets. I loved riding the… Read More »
Seek & You Will Find
I am an introvert. I love being alone. My favorite things to do are read a book, sit quietly on my porch swing, or take a walk in nature. For someone who loves being alone, I struggle with loneliness. I long for true friends. I ache for a supportive community. At the same… Read More »
Deaf Ministry 101: Understanding Deaf Terminology
Understanding "Deaf" Terminology This resource covers some important jargon that focuses on Deaf communities and the appropriate terminology used when discussing the topic of Deaf people. “Deaf” vs. “deaf” Deaf communities are just like every other culture in that it has their own language, identity, values, etc. When reading and writing about Deaf people,… Read More »
The Heartbeat of Deaf Ministry: Church Accessibility Checklist
You're thinking about starting a Deaf ministry or maybe you already have one. That’s great! Many people ask where do I begin, or am I doing this right? We are here to help. To come alongside you, we’ve created a quick and easy resource to assist you and your church to check the pulse of… Read More »
Sabbath Was Made For You
There’s a thought that the Sabbath was made for pastors and leaders only. Maybe we don’t fully understand the purpose of the Sabbath and why it was made, but simply put…the Sabbath was made for you and everyone. Sabbath is not exclusive to pastors and leaders, or for those who, with the hustle… Read More »
FASTING: HUNGRY FOR GOD
What is fasting? Fasting is a spiritual teaching that is taught in the Bible. It’s a time to replace our hunger for things - to being hungry for the Lord. Many characters in the Bible fasted: Jesus, Moses, Daniel, and many more. Jesus was tempted by Satan, so He fasted for forty days.… Read More »
Dear Deaf Pastors and Leaders
Easter is quickly approaching, and there’s never been a better time to invite people into the church than this Easter. The average church starts preparing for their Easter Sunday six weeks in advance. This year, we can impact our Deaf communities like never before, but we need to prepare now. In the Deaf… Read More »
Singleness
I attended a biblical training session on womanhood. All of the discussions were helpful, but the one that stuck out to me the most was about the single woman. The encouragement I have for all single men and women is this: “Your primary role in life is NOT to get married, but to… Read More »
New Year, New You!
According to the Bible, New Year, New You is a real thing! We are starting a new year, but can you really become a new you? Are those just trendy empty words people like to say? 1. New Faith, New You “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old… Read More »
Jesus, The Real Superhero!
It seems like everyone is obsessed with Marvel movies now. I love those movies but every time I watch one, I think about how the world is craving for someone to look to to be inspired or to be saved. It is interesting that every Marvel movie shows a battle between light and… Read More »
No Excuses
A few years ago I visited the newly-opened Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. The museum has a room with bookshelves filled with Bible translations. The books were color coded to visually display which languages of the world currently have a Bible in their heart languages, which languages currently have a translation… Read More »