The Story Matters
Black Widow
*Warning, this article contains spoilers. I recently saw the Marvel movie, “Black Widow.” During the movie, I noticed so many different themes - from a false sense of family, to trust issues, to facing your past and defeating evil. One theme that struck me was Evil Girl Turns Good. A young woman, Natasha… Read More »
Drop Your Stone
Can you remember a weak moment in your life? Maybe it was a time before you knew Jesus when you were still foolish and stuck in sinful, unhealthy habits. Perhaps you were saved, but you still battled temptation, lack of self-control, anger, lust, or idolatry. Imagine in that dark moment, when you gave… Read More »
The Power of Jesus
A Conversation About the Power of Jesus Jason: Hi mom (Judy). Thanks for your time today. How long were you married? Judy: Yes, I was married for 38 years. Jason: 38 years...and then Dad was diagnosed with cancer, fought his battle with it, but he eventually came to the end of his life. Can… Read More »
Dear Church
Dear Church, “And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” - Matthew 24:14 NLT "...that all nations will hear it." How can this be when 98% of Deaf still do not have access… Read More »
5 Ways to Walk Through a Spiritual Drought
drought /drout/ noun 1. a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. 2. thirst. A spiritual drought is a form of spiritual crisis, because it is recognized as a time of separation from God. Are you experiencing spiritual drought? Do you feel a lack of motivation to do the… Read More »
Spiritual Warfare
I am often fascinated by movies or television shows that show the battle of angels and fallen angels (demons). It’s interesting though that none of those shows and movies accurately depict the victory that has already been won through Christ Jesus. Often the end result is a human triumphing over either one. Fiction at… Read More »
Hemmed In And Led By Christ
Growing up, I always thought there weren’t many Deaf Christian women out there despite my mother and grandmother being Deaf Christian women. I also always thought I had to wait until I became a grown woman before I was old enough to attend conferences and retreats geared toward Christian women. But God has been… Read More »
Dear Church
Dear Church, Our team recently posted on Instagram a “Dear Church” post: “Dear Church, more than ever, we need you to invest in your Deaf members.” This is all too true. In a recent poll we conducted, this is what we learned: 78% of Deaf people have left a church that refused to… Read More »
The Lord Shines a Light for Bright New Day: Deaf Women’s Conference 21
Sometimes, an idea is formed to fill a need. Sometimes, a dream comes from a deep desire to show a new way, or a better way. Once in a while, through the grace of God, all of those things come together and shine a bright light for a new day ahead. Proverbs 16:9… Read More »
5 Truths of Forgiveness
Forgiveness. This is easily one of the most challenging things for me. Sometimes the offense is small. Other times… not so much. My parents stayed married until I was 23, but the marriage I saw was not a healthy one. My dad would look for satisfaction in affairs which severed his connection with my… Read More »
Who Called You? Part 2
(Part 2) Proactivity vs. Reactivity in the Deaf Church: Learning to Thrive in the Decline I met with my pastor-friend again as agreed. He had been telling me about the struggles of his church in a time of what many would describe as a time of decline. He opened up by telling me what… Read More »
Who Called You?
(Part 1) Proactivity vs. Reactivity in the Deaf Church: Learning to Thrive in the Decline I was sitting in my office some time ago, and my videophone rang. Those bright lights on the phone alarm shook me awake from my “focus – slumber.” I recognized the name and was excited to see my… Read More »
3 Ways of Reaching the Youth in a Digital World
Since COVID-19, many churches have struggled to keep the church running. Leaders want to disciple the next generation of Gen Zers and wonder “How can we reach them?” Here are 3 simple ways to reach the youth in a Digital world. 1.Vlogging Deaf teens require videos which are visual, like vlogging. Videos… Read More »