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It’s easy to take the little things for granted: going on a hike, for example, or strolling beside a breathtaking stream. For many disabled persons, hiking, climbing, and even walking are luxuries that are usually far out of reach, but Kevin Schwieger is determined to make their outdoor dreams become a reality. Kevin is the founder and president of Luke5Adventures, which helps those who aren’t physically able to experience God’s outdoor creations, see it firsthand. He was inspired to create this organization after talking to a wheelchair-confined woman who couldn’t experience nature like he could. There are eleven chapters of Luke5Adventures nationwide. This ministry provides purpose, community, and a chance to see dreams literally come true.

TAKEAWAYS
Luke5Adventures uses a special wheelchair adapted for outdoor companion hiking
There is no cost to participate and there is adaptive equipment for every sport
You can donate or volunteer to help Kevin’s cause at Luke5Adventures.org
Luke 5 tells the story of how Jesus healed a paralytic who was brought to him by friends

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Anyone can become disabled at any point in time, but disability does not have to become a person’s identity. Melissa Ortiz, for example, was born with spina bifida, but she is not defined by this diagnosis. She is the founder of Capability Consulting, and she is on a mission to destigmatize everyday interactions between average Americans and their disabled friends and neighbors. She discusses the 61 million disabled Americans living in the U.S. and also highlights the growing job market for disabled workers amid a rise in remote work. Don’t be afraid to help a disabled person. Look them in the eye and say hello, Melissa encourages. Include them. Assist them. Look beyond the disability and focus on the heart and soul within.

TAKEAWAYS
Many wounded warriors are distressed when they are treated differently by friends or family following an injury
Disabled people should never be defined by their diagnosis
Many accessibility adjustments are not that expensive and can be donated
Sometimes disabilities are hidden - like head trauma or blindness

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Terri Hitt lives by two phrases “parent to prepare not repair” and “we must inhale Christ so we can exhale Him onto our children.” How do we raise our children to choose Christ over culture? It all comes down to showing them how to live like Christ, and targeting that heart connection over stringent behavioral correction. Terri is a Purpose Parenting Mentor for Christian moms and is the mother of a special needs child. It all starts with identity, she says. Who are we? Are we grounded and solid in our relationship with the Lord? If so, it will be easier for us to guide our kids towards Christ in those moments of gentle and loving correction. Let’s be set apart in Christ and guide our children as they grow to cultivate a relationship with the Lord that lasts a lifetime.

TAKEAWAYS
Don’t parent behavior, parent in a way that leads children to Christ
Prioritize time and mentor your children and study the Word of God on how to be a godly parent
It’s easier to lay a firm foundation for your children when they’re still young rather than waiting until they’re teens and set in their ways
Don’t let your emotions rule your behavior

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How can we make our churches a place where disabled brothers and sisters in Christ can not only participate seamlessly, but also lead alongside other believers? As the teaching pastor at Urban Light Community Church, Andrew Draper, shares thought-provoking insights into the inclusivity and love needed in ministering alongside the disabled community in America’s churches. How often do we look at disabled people and think of them as long-suffering individuals who need God’s healing? Listening to members of the disabled community is key. Make sure your church accommodates their needs, whether it’s in adult or children’s ministries. Disability is often framed as suffering, but that is not always the case. Reach out, listen well, and make it possible for all people to serve in their areas of expertise.

TAKEAWAYS
Make sure your church has equal volunteer opportunities and leadership opportunities for disabled Christians
Everyone’s needs are different - don’t be afraid to ask
If someone is merely viewed as a project or someone to be pitied, it contributes to that feeling of ‘otherness”’
Never assume what someone needs - ask specifically

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