Disabled Jesus, part 3b Prophetic Presence: Subverting Power Dynamics Part 2 I have been watching the Winter Paralympics. Right now, vision-impaired skiing is on TV. The UK won a silver medal! Going downhill on skis with a brightly dressed guide when you only have 5% vision is frightening, even to watch. Well done, Neil Simpson. …
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More than Conquerors - Romans 8:35-39 Songs in the New Testament, part 3 "I told you about the walrus and me, manYou know that we're as close as can be, manWell, here's another clue for you allThe walrus was Paul." Words from 'Glass Onion' 1 by The Beatles from the 1968 album 'The Beatles.' This …
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Disabled Jesus, part 3a The Power of Vulnerability: Subverting Power Dynamics Part 1 The coronation of Charles III in May 2023 was a grand televised event watched worldwide, though some parts were held behind a curtain. The guest list included former Prime Ministers and heads of state. There was also representation from the Roman Catholic …
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Disabled Jesus, part 2b Disability as Identity: Wholeness Part 2 I have already mentioned that I have been prayed over to cast out an anger demon. I now understand that I am autistic and have meltdowns for complex reasons, mostly sensory ones like sudden loud noises and bright lights. These meltdowns are not anger, but …
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Disabled Jesus, part 2a Perfection is Not Able-Bodiedness: Wholeness part 1 The first four posts of this series were a general introduction and three posts on God's solidarity with us in the sufferings of Jesus Christ. Now I'm moving on to the second part: Wholeness. 10 But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am …
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Disabled Jesus, part 1c The Disabled God and Pain - Solidarity part 3 I almost left church, even though it had been praying for me when I was in the hospital and near death. Then I fell into depression. When I shared my feelings, I often heard, "If you are feeling far from God, guess …
Disabled Jesus, part 1b Progressive Disablement: Solidarity part 2 I have always been autistic, but I only realised this in 2012. I had a road accident in 2006, which left me physically disabled, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2015 and had a torn shoulder through another accident in 2022. When one or the …
Disabled Jesus, part 1a A Wounded Saviour: Solidarity part 1 Disability theologian Nancy Eiesland coined the term "the Disabled God" upon realising that the resurrected Jesus, who still bore the wounds of the crucifixion in his hands and side, represents a God who understands and lives within the experience of impairment. 27 Then he said to …
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Lent 2026 - Disabled Jesus Lent is a season for reflection. During Lent this year, I will celebrate, if that is the right word, the 20th anniversary of my being disabled. I'll be looking at the Passion of the Christ from the perspective of Trauma theology. This is how it will go - Nine posts …
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A love song Songs in the New Testament, part 2 - 1 Corinthians 13 I am writing this two days before St. Valentine's Day 2026. If you think a song of love is out of place in the Bible, think again. The Bible is a collection of holy writings that includes an erotic love song …
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