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Welcome! Whether you or a loved one has a disability, you are a leader of a church or Christian organisation, a ministry worker, or you are simply interested in disability issues, the articles and stories below have been written to equip, encourage, inspire and even challenge you.

Excel in Prayer

March 13, 2023
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Jabez prayer: “Oh that Thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldst keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me…God granted him that which he requested” – 1 Chronicles 4:10 (KJV) Jabez’ most important characteristic was that he was known as […]

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Margie Willers – From Pain to Pearls

March 13, 2023
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Margie Willers wearing a bright red knitted top sitting at her dining table smiling

Please note that since this article was written Margie has passed away. We are deeply grateful for all she gave to this ministry and to the Kingdom of God. Sitting with Margie in a Care Home in Mt Maunganui I am deeply moved. The co-founder of CFFD (now Elevate Christian Disability Trust) is completely bedbound, […]

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Technology opens up new world for Marci

March 13, 2023
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Marci out in the city with a friend

Musician and busker Marci Rota loves looking up song lyrics online and using YouTube to make her own playlists. But rewind a year, and Marci didn’t even have a mobile phone. A friend asked her how they could keep in touch, which started the ball rolling on her technology journey. She began working with Blind […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Major

March 13, 2023
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I have been involved with CFFD Waikato since the lovely late Edith Morris and her husband Noel hosted a hui* at their house in February 2012 with Di and Hugh about CFFD Waikato being resurrected. The group had been in recess for 10 years as I recall and Athaline Morris (no relation) was the previous […]

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Do Not be Ashamed of the Gospel

June 9, 2022
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“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or […]

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The Value of Inclusive Christian Camping

June 9, 2022
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My journey with inclusive Christian camping began in Australia back in late 2007. I had finished school and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. Eventually my Mum saw an ad seeking cooks for a local Christian campsite – no experience needed. I enjoyed cooking, so, I applied. A week or so later I went […]

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Our Family Story – Three Generations of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

June 9, 2022
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“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders He has done.” Psalm 78:4 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in your weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 “This sickness is not unto death but for the glory of God.” John 11:4 Left […]

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