Disabilities – Physical & Emotional 

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Life is filled with challenges, some visible, some invisible. Explore how others have faced their disabilities to overcome difficult things.

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No Hands. No Limits.

VIDEO 10:31/ English

When Cosmas lost both hands in an industrial accident, he wondered if his independent life was over. But God had other plans for him. As he turned to Heaven for help, he discovered a whole new world of joy and happiness he never knew before.

I See With My Heart

VIDEO 6:30/ English

“I could have sat in the corner and got upset that, why me?” Barbara says as she remembers the challenge of losing her sight. “But I didn’t, because my prayers were slowly giving me the answers I needed to understand.”

Developing Compassion Through Suffering

VIDEO 6:33 / English

For his whole long life, Raymond has suffered from mental and emotional difficulties. “When you look at people from the outside, you see them as what you want to see,” he explains. “But inside, they may be in terrible, terrible turmoil.”

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Leaving the World Behind

VIDEO 5:53 / English

Donald never graduated from high school—or even elementary school. Growing up undiagnosed on the autism spectrum, learning in the traditional way was nearly impossible. He often felt different and left behind, so he chose to live life on his own terms.

This is One Courageous Soul

VIDEO 6:42 / English

Carole was crowned Miss Standing Rock to represent her tribe in North Dakota. That was before the horrible medical accident that left her paralyzed and speechless with no hope of recovery. 

My Spirit is Not Disabled!

VIDEO 6:26 / English

When Sarah was born with the most severe form of Spina Bifida, life brought many challenges—but also unexpected joy. From the beginning, her bright spirit shone through her eyes.

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The Wheelchair

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VIDEO 10:56 / English April and Caz faced a life challenge few ever experience—the loss of their second daughter at birth. Although they were firm in their faith, they had to dig deep to find the courage to carry on. Through it all, April especially saw miracles that...

Two Sides of Mental Health

Two Sides of Mental Health

VIDEO 6:57 / English Maggie suffered from mental health issues from childhood - at least until recently. Over time, she discovered that there are two sides to mental health, and both work hand-in-hand to create a whole, healthy adult. This Faith Story is especially...

Music of My Soul

Music of My Soul

VIDEO 6:21 / English Music is a universal language that speaks straight to the soul, reaching places words alone cannot. Ann discovered this early in life, and it has lifted and sustained her through moments of joy as well as seasons of deep difficulty. As a member of...

Why I Have No Doubt

Why I Have No Doubt

VIDEO 6:54 / English Cameron developed his absolute faith and confidence in Jesus Christ when his wife was very ill. As a rancher with three little kids, he needed to balance his work and family around attending to his wife's great trials. That's when he found his...