Different, Not Less
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Church culture often overlooks a startling reality - while 25% of Americans have a disability, 80% aren't in our churches. This disconnect between our theology and practice demands a shift in perspective to recognize that different is not less.
• Every person is created in God's image, regardless of ability
• Society constantly whispers that those with disabilities are "less than"
• Parenting a child with disabilities involves navigating both internal and external challenges
• God's plan may look different than expected, as illustrated by Tracy's foster care journey
• Stephanie Hubach's book "Parenting and Disabilities: Abiding in God's Presence" offers a valuable perspective
• Knowing a child's diagnosis in advance creates a different journey than discovering needs gradually
• God values diversity and has imparted dignity to every person
• The body of Christ requires diversity to function as designed
For deeper dives into these topics and more, check out indispensable-people.com and visit Amazon to purchase the books "The Indispensable Kid," "Gospel Accessibility," and "The Indispensable People."
Chapters
1. Introduction to Indispensable People (00:00:00)
2. Your Child Is Different, Not Less (00:00:54)
3. Our Journey With Foster Care (00:03:05)
4. Accepting a Child With Known Needs (00:06:03)
5. God's Economy: Different Is Not Less (00:11:00)
6. Everyone Has Value as Image Bearers (00:14:00)
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