Considering disability in Weekend Words

How do see the disabled? Do you see them at all? #blindness#Jesus#JohnPiper

 

John 9:1-5, Contemporary English Version 

As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind since birth

Jesus’ disciples asked, “Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?”

“No, it wasn’t!” Jesus answered. “But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him. 

As long as it is day, we must do what the one who sent me wants me to do. When night comes, no one can work. 

While I am in the world, I am the light for the world.”

LIsten to or read Dr. John Piper’s thoughts on how we should respond to those with disabilities.

Don’t Look Away from Disability | Desiring God

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Easter-the Third Day

For Easter I reflect on the resurrection of Christ, from a biblical passage where angels question why individuals seek the living among the dead. Jesus’ spoke of his crucifixion and resurrection, highlighting the significance of faith in the promise of life after death. I illustrate with personal photos from the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!

Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:  

‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’

Luke 23 NIV – Bible Gateway.

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statue of Jesus
statue of Christ at the Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, photo by Dr. Aletha

The HEART of Easter

In this post I focus on the legacy of George Frideric Handel, who, unlike his barber-surgeon father, pursued music and composed the Easter oratorio “Messiah.” You may not hear Messiah at Easter services, but its message is just as applicable as it is to Christmas.

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This and the cover image are from the Loretto Chapel, both by Dr. Aletha

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