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Greetings & Blessings Faithful Followers of Team Mission Access!

This Fall marks 15 years since I began my first semester at Dallas Theological Seminary.  Taking quite literally a Leap Of Faith out of my “If It’s To Be It’s Up To Me” Comfort Zone, I embarked on my pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Christian Education (MACE).  Amidst the chaos I took great comfort in the daily requirement to attend Chapel. 

But of the countless Chapels I would attend over the next four years this one in particular I shall never forget:

“Bring Back The Butter” by Dr. Richard Allen Farmer

I share it with you now precious Peeps in the sincere hope that these timeless truths bring you a renewed sense of Peace & Purpose as we continue to press forward together for His Glory.

In His Accessible Grace,

Linda

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His Eye Is On The Sparrow Indeed!

Greetings Fam & Friends of Team Mission Access!

In 1952 the late great Ethel Waters first recorded her iconic hymn “His Eye Is On The Sparrow.” Based on Matthew 10: 29-31, this classic has since been covered extensively by both Christian and secular artists from Mahalia Jackson to Whitney Houston.

“Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.  But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.” (MT 10: 29-31 NASB)

So I did a little digging and am delighted to share my “Disability Connection” Discovery about this song here from Wikipedia:

“Civilla Martin, who wrote the lyrics, said about her inspiration to write the song based on the scriptures:

Early in the spring of 1905, my husband and I were sojourning in Elmira, NY.  We contracted a deep friendship for a couple by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle—true saints of God. Mrs. Doolittle had been bedridden for nigh twenty years. Her husband was an incurable cripple who had to propel himself to and from his business in a wheel chair.

Despite their afflictions, they lived happy Christian lives, bringing inspiration and comfort to all who knew them. One day while we were visiting with the Doolittles, my husband commented on their bright hopefulness and asked them for the secret of it. Mrs. Doolittle’s reply was simple: “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.” The beauty of this simple expression of boundless faith gripped the hearts and fired the imagination of Dr. Martin and me. The hymn “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” was the outcome of that experience.”1

What an awesome testimony of how Our Awesome Lord can use People & Families Affected by Disability to expand His Legacy Of Love for ALL People Worldwide!

So take heart, Peeps!  His Eye Is On The Sparrow & I KNOW He Watches *WE*! 🙂

In His Accessible Grace,

Linda  

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