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Dec 26, 2019 · Deaf Christians can often feel excluded in churches. But the Christian contemplative tradition that celebrates silence and considers it a form of prayer can bring a new understanding of faith.
Aug 5, 2019 · As many as 80% of Deaf children in some countries never receive access to formal education. Only 2% of Deaf people have been introduced to the gospel. At least 95% of sign languages have no Bible translation. Bible Gateway interviewed J.R. Bucklew (@JRBucklew), former president of Deaf Bible Society (@DeafBibleSoc).
At the age of two, Esteban lost his hearing after contracting polio. He was the only one in his community with a hearing impairment. Communication was difficult. Esteban often felt isolated and lonely. Desperate to connect with others, at 16, Esteban joined a gang. He did many horrible things as a gang member. But after […]
Israel Blind and Deaf. 18 “Hear, you deaf; look, you blind, and see! 19 Who is blind but my servant, and deaf like the messenger I send? Who is blind like the one in covenant with me, blind like the servant of the Lord? 20 You have seen many things, but you pay no attention; your ears are open, but you do not listen.”.
Oct 7, 2024 · However, Deaf people tend to be more visual and worship and spirituality is so much more than singing. Worshipping God through arts and crafts, drama, and interactive responses which require you to ‘do’ something, are often valued parts of the Deaf Church experiences as they are visual and physical.
Feb 3, 2017 · I didn’t have one Deaf friend. But stories like Moses’ allow no excuses. During a two-day fast, a simple conviction settled in my heart: God created the Deaf. In his exchange with Moses at the burning bush, God clearly stated that he wants to use people the way he made them, hearing or not.
This argument will demonstrate how Deaf and disabled people have interpreted the Bible to encounter God as one who signs in their own language and desires their liberation.
