Being Still
August 1, 2024
I have been contemplating the story in Exodus 14; God used Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery, crossing the desert into the chosen land of milk and honey. They had been enslaved under Pharaoh for many years. The Lord provided and protected them throughout the journey. The Israelites had seen many miracles along […]
What does my love look like?
June 27, 2024
By Kirsty Armitage ‘Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV) Disability Awareness Sunday happened recently in New Zealand and our […]
Surrounded
May 30, 2024
By Ella Kirby Surrounded by God’s presence I like to remind myself that God’s presence is always with me. Life is hard and has many demands; family, health, friends, work, chores, studies, and events; I find it easy to feel overwhelmed. If I keep my eyes on my situation, my piles of laundry or work […]
New Zealand Sign Language Resources
May 30, 2024
New Zealand Sign Language is one of our three official languages in Aotearoa, New Zealand, along with te reo Māori and English. Learn NZSL in your home, with your friends and family! These resources are available thanks to Deaf Aotearoa, Learn NZSL and the NZSL Online Dictionary. Ka taea e koe! You can do it! […]
The Presence of the Holy Spirit
April 17, 2024
The Presence of the Holy Spirit By Kevin Park Is it a blessing to be around families and friends? I believe it is such a blessing. I cannot live without them. I can, but living without family and friends would be so challenging, regardless of my disabilities. What if I get stuck on something and […]
Why is Forgiveness Important
March 12, 2024
By Michael Smith Kia ora, Elevate whanau. My name is Michael for those who don’t know me, and I’ve been involved in supporting people with disabilities since 2015. I hope you are all doing well. I’m talking about forgiveness. In the parable of the unmerciful servant, Jesus said to Peter to forgive a brother/sister 77 […]
Get The Sticker!
February 14, 2024
By Manuele Teofilo Many of us who use a wheelchair or mobility equipment here in New Zealand are familiar with a sticker. A sticker on the equipment we use daily, and we call our own, that says “Equipment of MOH” or equipment belonging to the Ministry of Health. Or something to that effect. We use […]
Find God’s Peace this Christmas
December 6, 2023
By Sarah Houston Happy Christmas Everyone Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Many of you may be sitting down very soon to write your annual Christmas newsletter to send out to friends and family, sharing all the news about the happenings in your […]
