Disabilities – Physical & Emotional 

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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. 

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.

Crossing the Abyss with Faith

VIDEO 7:06 / English

Clayton knows the exhausting battle of anxiety and depression—an invisible illness that touches countless lives. In his honest and inspiring Faith Story, he shares two key things that helped him climb out of darkness.

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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Two Sides of Mental Health

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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 good for any who face...

Music of My Soul

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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 The Church of Jesus...

Why I Have No Doubt

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Surrendering My Will to The Lord

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How I Learned Christlike Love

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