Tag: Faith

Jesus’ Long Distance Healings: Lessons in Faith and Authority

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Jesus’ distance healings collectively reveal that His power is governed by authority and faith rather than physical proximity. These accounts teach that intercessory prayer knows no boundaries, true faith often requires obedience before evidence, and Christ’s mercy intentionally extends to outsiders and marginalised groups. Ultimately, these distance miracles serve as a template for us today proving that Jesus’ Word remains as effective today through the Holy Spirit as it was when He stood miles away from those He healed.

Learning You – A Review And Questions

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When I was asked to review the new First Capital Films release ‘Learning You’, the story of an Autistic young person (Elijah) and his Dad (Ty), I thought it would be easy. You see, I’m Dad to an Autistic son myself, so I though “Hey, this will be a breeze”... It turns out that I was wrong; ‘Learning You’ isn’t just a story about somebody else, it was a story that spoke to me about my own story, and my sons story too, and took us all on a road trip. As I watched this film, I saw so much of my son James in Elijah, and so much of myself in Ty, through the storm, through the tears, through it all. So, buckle up, have a look at the review I wrote, be prepared for an emotional roller-coaster, and if you can, watch ‘Learning You’ and learn from it through the tears... My review has got a few key questions for you to consider too...

Four Miracles, Four Unexpected Moments, And What They Teach Us Today

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And there is so much more that Jesus teaches us through these encounters and all of his ministry on Earth. The Gospels are rich with these learnings, if only we look for them. Explore them more, read them as if for the first time and see what God reveals to you through them.

Recognising And Respecting Choices: A Trip To The New Forest with James

by The Additional Needs Blogfather, posted in All Blog Posts, Children's/Youth Workers, Parents/Carers

James did really well, in part because we had listened to him and recognised and respected his wishes. He felt heard. He felt cared for and loved. And he was filled with joy.

Was Apostle Paul Disabled? Insights from His Journey

by The Additional Needs Blogfather, posted in All Blog Posts, Children's/Youth Workers, Parents/Carers, Sensory/Senses

Do you know someone, whether a child/young person or adult, who is blind or partially sighted? How could you help them to encounter Jesus, grow in their Christian faith and thrive in Christian community?

Jesus Heals A Disabled Woman On The Sabbath: Her Story Teaches Us Seven Lessons

by The Additional Needs Blogfather, posted in All Blog Posts, Theology/Bible Study

Jesus noticed her: Disabled people can often become ‘anonymous’, ‘ignored’, ‘overlooked’, maybe even ‘invisible’. I wonder how many other people saw her and looked away, hoping they didn’t catch her eye. Jesus didn’t, Jesus noticed her. Do we sometimes ignore a disabled person in our community, avoiding their look?

Five lessons from when Jesus heals a Canaanite woman’s daughter

by The Additional Needs Blogfather, posted in All Blog Posts, Theology/Bible Study

It is quite possible that this woman’s daughter also has Epilepsy, which without any treatment at the time would have been terrifying and for the child could lead to physical injury, mental disability, and possibly death.

Was Isaac Disabled? Insights from the Old Testament

by The Additional Needs Blogfather, posted in All Blog Posts, Children's/Youth Workers, Theology/Bible Study

There are theories that suggest that the Biblical character Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, may have been disabled. That one of the most well-known characters of the Old Testament, through whom God delivered the great Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 15:4-5), and who was an ancestor of Jesus, might have had additional needs, is really significant.

Did Jesus Experience Disability?

by The Additional Needs Blogfather, posted in All Blog Posts, Theology/Bible Study

I’ve been thinking more about whether Jesus was actually disabled himself, and what we might learn from what the Gospels tell us about that experience. Here’s a few things that arose from this musing…