Home Connections

Category: Church Support

  • What a Privilege and Example for All

    Because of a very special family event, I went to church today. I. went. to. church. today. What a privilege! That statement seems so innocuous, so simple. It is not. Five years ago, I never would have thought twice about going to church. It was just part of life, an important part of life to…

  • Excellent Sermon!

    This message from Bluelick Bible Church is excellent. It gives fresh perspective on suffering as well as encouragement. I strongly recommend listening all the way through!

  • Tuesday Tip

    Today’s tip is for churches (or whoever!) to help the isolated over the holidays. Listen to and build a relationship with the isolated to come alongside them over the holidays (and beyond!) The holidays can be especially difficult for the isolated (families with disabled children, disabled, chronically ill, elderly, or caregivers). It is not easy…

  • National Family Caregiver Month

    November is National Family Caregiver Month. This looks as if it would be a very good documentary to see in order to learn how to better assist and support caregivers. The documentary can be watched here.

  • Pursue The Disabled

    As a church, we must pursue the disabled. We need them. The church needs them as much as they need the church. Disability Ministry is not just about ministering to the disabled, but about the disabled ministering to and in the church! This article explains it well. It also links to support to help your…

  • One Year

    Today marks one year of Home Connections! It has been such a blessing to “meet” many of you, make new friends, and pray for each of you. As we look forward in this ministry, we would like to know how best to help you. No matter your role in the aspect of disability/chronic illness/isolation (disabled,…

  • Disability Ministry

    Yesterday, I received an email from Joni and Friends that struck home as it went along with our blog post yesterday. Here is part of a paragragh from the email: “’Disability Ministry’ is often something done in service of people with disabilities. But if people with disabilities are also called to serve, how do we…

  • Ministering With The Home-Bound, Part 2

    In the previous post, we looked at the problem of ministering with and not to the home-bound and how the church may be able to better respond, to better meet the connection and relationship needs. Today, we look at the home-bound person’s response and responsibility in ministry with the church. 2. The Home-bound (Disabled, Chronically…

  • Ministering With The Home-Bound, Part 1

    Background: A few months ago, my attention was drawn to a problem with regard to ministry to the home-bound: disabled, widow(er)s, chronically ill, and caregivers. Ministry should be with the home-bound instead of to the home-bound. The purpose in writing this post is to educate both the church and the home-bound. You see, as someone…

  • For Churches

    Is it really important to be accessible? This article has good insight!