The book of Acts contains three accounts of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, who would later be known as the apostle Paul. This militant opponent of Jesus Christ was destined to become one of the most ardent advocates of Christianity. The story of Paul’s […]

In speaking to His disciples about a coming time of great destruction, Jesus mentioned what happened to Lot’s wife and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. “Remember Lot’s wife!” He said. “Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life […]

The story of Samson and Delilah can be found in chapter 16 of the Book of Judges. The story begins with the announcement of Samson’s birth by the angel of the Lord (Judges 13:1–24). In fact, Samson’s birth was divinely preannounced to his parents (Judges […]

The Book of Ruth is one of only two books of the Bible to be named after women (the other is Esther). Despite its short length, this remarkable book is filled with useful principles that can positively impact our relationship with God. The Book of […]

The book of Job consisted of forty-two chapters in the Hebrew Scriptures. Although the author of these stories is unknown, we do know that it is possibly the oldest of any book in the Bible. Within these chapters, we read how God himself puts Job […]

One of my most favorite books within the Bible is the book of James. This book is not a narrative like the gospels and Acts, rather it is more like the “Proverbs of the New Testament.” Instead of telling stories of Jesus or providing a […]

Great news for blind and visually impaired parents – Barbie has debuted the latest edition to their Inspiring Women Series – Helen Keller! Keller, who notably did not let being both deaf and blind keep her from learning to communicate, will be the latest historical […]

Established in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world’s leading private funding source for retinal degenerative disease research. The Foundation has raised more than $800 million toward its mission to prevent, treat, and cure blindness caused by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and […]

Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays) marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration. The 40-day period represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness, where […]

Nike recently announced the release of its first-ever hands-free sneaker, called the GO FlyEase. Available in three colorways, the style is an advancement of the brand’s FlyEase series, which was originally designed to improve the lives of athletes with disabilities, using zippers and straps rather […]

Kiss your emotional support peacock goodbye! As of January 11th, 2021, the US Department of Transportation has aligned their definition of “service animal” with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), limiting the designation of dogs only on planes. There are currently no breed restrictions. The […]

Whatever answer you’re hoping for from a pregnancy test, taking one is rarely a low-stress occurrence. And for many who are blind or vision-impaired, taking a pregnancy test can be even more tricky: the tests use visual displays, and often the only solution for knowing […]

I was in the middle of a meeting last night when the U.S. Capitol was overrun following a historic day of havoc. I came down the stairs to see my husband sitting on the couch glued to the news. He had exiled our kids to […]