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Breaking Barriers—Spring 2020
People with visual impairments or blindness tell stories of welcome, rejection, and finding their way in life and in the church.
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March 10, 2020
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A Picture of Contentment and Grace
Kent became blind at age 13 when surgery to remove benign brain tumors severed the optic nerve. Here he shares how a church community can play a key role in supporting one another.
March 10, 2020
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Living With Gratitude and Anticipation
In this article, the concept of giving thanks in all circumstances is explored. How can one use their experiences to bring glory to God?
December 11, 2019
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Medication’s Pros and Cons
Weighing benefits, side-effects, and costs make decisions about medications challenging.
December 11, 2019
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Trial and Error: A Way of Life
Finding the right medications has taken decades for Michèle Gyselinck.
December 6, 2019
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Arthritis Is a Disability, Not a Crime
I am grateful for medications and for health insurance, but I resent being treated like a criminal when I seek help.
December 5, 2019
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My Reluctant Dependency and Growing Empathy
God used my brain chemistry to draw me into a fuller reliance upon him. I may recoil at the idea of dependence, but it is God’s way.
December 5, 2019
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Breaking Barriers—Winter 2020
Many people take medications for pain, for rheumatoid arthritis, for seizures, and for other reasons. In this issue, authors describe the role of medication in their lives and its impact on their faith in God.
December 2, 2019
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To Give Thanks and Take My Meds
Love, support, and a heaping dose of laughter have helped Michelle McIlroy trust that God is using various medications to bring her back into life with her family, church, and community.
September 18, 2019
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Breaking Barriers—Fall 2019
Deaf and Hard of Hearing—Authors who are hard of hearing or live with family members with hearing loss describe personal challenges and how hearing loss impacts their experience in the church.
May 29, 2019
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Breaking Barriers—Summer 2019
Down syndrome—Authors describe some of the joys and challenges they and their church have experienced in loving and living with someone with Down syndrome.
March 9, 2019
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Breaking Barriers—Spring 2019
Mental Health and Spiritual Practice—Authors describe how their own or a loved one’s mental illness has shaped their faith and spiritual practice where the rhythms of mental wellness, devotional life, and personal discipleship intersect.
February 27, 2019
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Breaking Barriers - Winter 2019
In this issue people who are involved in disability advocacy describe how and why they engage in advocacy with people who have disabilities and the challenges they face.
September 19, 2018
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Breaking Barriers - Fall 2018
Inclusive Small Groups: This issue describes how people with and without disabilities such as hearing loss, intellectual disability, dementia, and mental illnesses have been welcomed in small group ministry.
June 14, 2018
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Breaking Barriers - Summer 2018
This issue of Breaking Barriers tells stories of ministry with, for, and by church members 65 and older.
March 21, 2018
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Breaking Barriers - Spring 2018
Churches can help people with disabilities feel welcome (or not welcome) in their worship. The articles in this issue of Breaking Barriers describe a variety of ways people with disabilities contribute in worship.
February 6, 2018
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Performing to a High Standard
When preparing for a house concert, Paul Helm decided to hire a piano tuner, Tony Rodriguez, who has autism. The piano sounded beautiful for the concert.
November 20, 2017
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Breaking Barriers - Winter 2018
Employing People with Disabilities: Workers with disabilities can transform a work environment in unexpected ways. In this issue, Breaking Barriers readers who employ people with disabilities tell stories of lessons learned.
October 17, 2017
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Breaking Barriers Audio Edition
For years, Disability Concerns has mailed Breaking Barriers on cassette tape to people with visual impairments. Though technology has changed, we continue to offer an audio version which you can find here!
September 11, 2017
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Breaking Barriers - Fall 2017
Learning from Children with Disabilities. Children can be teachers, including children with disabilities. In this issue, Breaking Barriers readers tell stories of lessons learned.
June 23, 2017
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Breaking Barriers - Summer 2017
Pastors with a disability. Clergy with disabilities reflect on the interplay of disability and ministry.
March 17, 2017
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Breaking Barriers - Spring 2017
Articles in this issue have been written by and about people who hire caregivers, provide care or have a loved one who receives paid support. New with this issue: Breaking Barriers in an audio file.
December 28, 2016
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Through Darkness to Light
Kathy Nimmer’s visual decline brought grief, depression, anorexia, hopelessness, and over time a deep assurance that she has innate value as a child of God.
November 14, 2016
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Breaking Barriers - Winter 2017
How does living with a disability shape our own spiritual practice? This issue features stories reflecting the spiritual practices of people with disabilities.
September 19, 2016
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Breaking Barriers - Fall 2016
The theme of the Fall 2016 issue of Breaking Barriers features stories of people with mild, moderate and severe disabilities who have found meaningful work.