Tag: disabilities

Christian Chronicle

COVID-19 left her blind. Then it took her father. But this young mom refuses to ‘give up on God’

After all the trials, Texas church member receives an unexpected blessing — a son with a biblical name. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LANCASTER, Texas — “Amazing Grace” welcomed tiny Samuel Souder to his first church service. Through the nursery glass echoed the sweet sound of the Cold Springs Church of Christ singing the familiar tune. Derek and Della Souder softly mouthed the words of the beloved hymn as they … Continue reading COVID-19 left her blind. Then it took her father. But this young mom refuses to ‘give up on God’

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Christian Chronicle

A lifeline for people who hurt — all the time

Chronic pain is more prevalent than many Christians realize. This ministry helps. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle WOODWARD, Okla. — Their elbows, knees and ankles throb. Fatigue wrecks their ability to move at times. Like around one-fifth of U.S. adults, these Christians — young and old, male and female — live with chronic pain. Often, they suffer alone, feeling as if no one understands. But at a … Continue reading A lifeline for people who hurt — all the time

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Christian Chronicle

What it means to live in pain

A husband reflects on his wife’s battle with autoimmune diseases. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle You can’t see the pain. You can’t understand why the pretty woman in the burgundy SUV parks in the handicapped space. You can’t figure out why the devoted Christian — who taught children’s Sunday school classes and made homemade lasagna for fellowship meals — stopped showing up for worship. Related: A … Continue reading What it means to live in pain

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Christian Chronicle

Faith through hearing — and signing — the Word

Deaf elder and his wife bridge cultural and language barriers. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle FAIRFAX, Va. — Sunday morning at the Fairfax Church of Christ finds elder Dennis Cesone and his wife, Cindi, in the foyer, greeting and encouraging fellow Christians. To a visitor, the couple’s friendliness and welcoming smiles are evident immediately. The fact both were born deaf is not. Related: Behind the scenes of this … Continue reading Faith through hearing — and signing — the Word

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