Articles
The Law of Undulation (Ros' Blog)
In his celebrated book The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis imagines an experienced devil writing to his young nephew Wormwood on how best to tempt someone away from God. It gives a rich insight into the enemy’s traps for which we, as Christians, need... read more »
Disability in the Bible
Does the Bible discriminate against disabled people, or are people who live with disability close to God’s heart? How did Jesus treat disabled people in the Bible, and in light of this, how should we respond as a Christian community to disabled people in church?... read more »
The Night That Changed My Life (Ros' Blog)
This week’s blog post is written by Mandy Edwards, who shares with us something of her own journey with God through disability. The night that changed my life Finally at the grand old age of 52 I’ve started reading my Bible whenever I feel overwhelmed, which... read more »
Are You Excited? (Ros' Blog)
Over Christmas I have been reading and thinking about the ministry of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus the Messiah. As often with the Gospel narratives, we have to fit the whole jigsaw together from the four different Gospels. Sometimes these Bible passages... read more »
What's Your Experience?
Through the Roof has now completed the first phase of our research project to find out about disabled people’s experience of church. We set four questions, and invited answers through our website, facebook, Vital Link, and interviewing people at different events. We've now listed... read more »
Pastures New (Philippa's Blog)
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path”. Psalm 119: 105 In the last 3 and a half years or so, I’ve visited many places in connection with my work for Through The Roof. I have had the privilege... read more »
Brothers and Sisters, Pray For Us (1 Thessalonians 5.25) Ros' Blog
In Baghdad a mother in her sixties looks after her three adult sons, all of whom have poorly controlled epilepsy and learning disabilities. As a Christian in Iraq, her position is precarious. The added burden of the care of her sons is unimaginable. St... read more »
Don't look down on me, look up to God (Philippa's Blog)
Ephesians 3:20 (New King James Version) 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us One of the challenges I face in my life is travel. I am terrified of... read more »
Questions, Questions (Ros' Blog)
Around 30 years ago I was just beginning to discover the extent of my daughter’s disabilities. She had failed to meet any of the normal milestones during the first year of her life, was not moving around, sitting unsupported, picking up toys (or anything... read more »
International Newsletter - July 2014
Once a month, we send out an email newsletter to supporters, volunteers and friends of our International Missions trips. If you'd like to receive these emails, please get in touch with us - read more »