Tyra and Wyatt were inseparable. Both had severe disabilities, but their friendship ran deep. One of their regular activities was for Tyra to build something on Wyatt's wheelchair tray and he would knock it down. She would point her finger at him and tell him...
July 7, 2022 —- How am I supposed to feel today? No more jokes, or teaching, or hugs, or emails, or… But she left us two years ago. Dementia is a terrible thing. I was glad I saw her for the last time at Glenn Erie…a...
I’m attending a new church. A few weeks into my adventure, I met a family that sat in the same row. They introduce themselves before the service starts. “And what is your name?” My name is Tait. “James? Well nice to meet you, James.” The service starts. A lot of...
(Note from Tait: This is the manuscript for a keynote address I gave at the online Wonderfully Made Conference in October, 2001. As a part of my agreement with SOUR, I cannot release the full video until fall 2022. However, I can publish the first...
Disability ministry crosses the entire spectrum of a church's ministry. Whether it's the children's ministry, the worship team, or the leadership, there is an element that could have a disability touch to it. During my years in this ministry, I have discovered that people don't...
Read Acts 10:8-20 Focus verse: “Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Acts 10:34-35 Introduction Sammy loved the Lord. He sang the...