Email Forgiveness I’ve written about my distrust of doctors. I’ve written about what I believe to be needless suffering at the hands of physicians. I’ve written about the trials of traveling a little more than three hours to a medical center to see a neurologist listed as an expert in movement disorders (said specialist has […]
Should My Parents Have Aborted Me?
Should My Parents Have Aborted Me? On January 22, 1973 – just more than 18 months before I entered this world – the United States Supreme Court handed down the decision in Roe v Wade. Since then over 58,000,000 babies have been aborted. Yes, I said “babies.” With all due respect, one of the most […]
The Christian and the Eucharist
The Christian and the Eucharist Last week I wrote about how my disability has changed the way I approach the Eucharist. I’m fully aware that many of my readers may have never heard the word “Eucharist,” so today I thought I’d write why I not only referred to the Lord’s Supper as “Eucharist,” but also […]
Praying for the Disabled
Praying for the Disabled When someone is facing adversity in life, some well-meaning sibling in Christ may respond, “I wish I could so something to help – well, at least I can pray for you.” Please, please, please, never say that to me. I absolutely hate, despise, and abhor that response. That response, whether intentional […]
Giving When You Have Nothing to Give
Giving When You Have Nothing to Give I recently wrote about how the Lord’s Supper has taken on a new meaning since I started having physical limitations. Where I worship, we collect the offering immediately after we conclude the Eucharist. At one time, I gave more than I currently do, for times were more financially […]