Articles by Mark Arnold
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The Unbreakable Boy is a heartwarming movie about the struggles of living with an additional needs child. As a representation of a family learning to thrive in the midst of challenges, the movie provides much food for thought, especially if you or someone you know has an additional needs family member. In this opinion piece, Mark Arnold poses some helpful reflections to consider after watching the film. -
What the woman healed of bleeding teaches us about Jesus
The story of the woman with a bleeding ailment encountering Jesus is a lesson to us all. In this gospel narrative, we see Jesus as the one who brings healing in its fullness, not just to our bodies but to our social and eternal well-being also. All it takes is for us to reach out to him in faith. -
Did Jesus experience disability?
Some theories, like Nancy Eiesland's in The Disabled God, suggest that disability reveals God’s presence in the world. Mark Arnold, the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints, has been reflecting on whether Jesus himself experienced disability, and what the Gospels might reveal about that. Here are a few insights from his reflection. -
Lessons from Zechariah about non-speaking communication
Children, young people, or adults, who cannot speak or choose not to speak will use a variety of ways to communicate. By adapting our communication to meet the needs of others we can enter their world. Like Zechariah's audience, you might be surprised what they have to tell us!
