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by Joan Borton | Jan 6, 2021 | Leadership, Stories

Beginning today, we'll are posting a story on the first Wednesday of each month. The stories will be about individuals who have discovered their passion, calling, gifts, and talents, even amidst the challenges of living with a disability. If you know of someone whose story we should spotlight,...

You Know You’re a Caregiver When . . .

by Joan Borton | Sep 16, 2020 | Joan Borton

Caregivers can spot one another across a parking lot. We recognize the look on their face, be it glazed, incredulous, or laser-focused. We identify because it’s our life too. It is good to remember we are not alone. A few years ago I asked many of my caregiving friends to complete the sentence,...

Riches and Treasures: Benefits Found in Life with Disability

by Joan Borton | Aug 19, 2020 | Joan Borton

Written by Joan Borton Photo by David Bartus from Pexels Some days surprises pop up in the most unexpected ways. One might think I have a handle on living with disability after nearly a quarter of a century married to Jerry. Born with cerebral palsy, he uses a power wheelchair. But...

Who Defines If You Are Successful?

by Jerry Borton | Aug 5, 2020 | Jerry Borton, Leadership

Jerry Borton's latest post. Photo Credit: Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pexels Phil Hodges, a coauthor of Lead Like Jesus, says, “Satan’s definition of success is performance plus the opinions of others.” I am easily lulled into believing this lie. I like it when people pay me a compliment which...

Why Do You Say People Affected by Disability?

by Joan Borton | Jul 22, 2020 | Why We Exist

People affected by disability. Have you ever wondered why we at Luke 14 Exchange use that terminology? We understand that disability impacts more people than the person who has cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke, spinal cord injury, autism, down syndrome, or muscular dystrophy. Every parent,...

Choosing How to Respond to Unrealistic Expectations

by Joan Borton | Jul 8, 2020 | Jerry Borton, Leadership

As we grow and develop as leaders, we’ve looked at understanding Whose we are, discerning who we are made to be, and filling our minds with the right thoughts. Even knowing all of that, I sometimes forget, and give in to feelings of being overwhelmed or putting unrealistic expectations on myself....

Thanks Dad for Showing Me How to Live

by Joan Borton | Jun 17, 2020 | Reflections

In honor of Father’s Day, Jerry and I spent some time reflecting on the impact of our dads. Today I (Joan’s) share about my Father. Jerry will post his on the Luke 14 Exchange Facebook page on Saturday. I am thankful for the forty-one years I had to spend with my Dad. My dad would have been...

A Few More Questions from Jerry

by Joan Borton | Jun 3, 2020 | Jerry Borton, Leadership

Hi friends, It’s the question guy back! In my last post, I shared questions for you to think about in determining what you believe God is calling you to do. I know life has been different for the last couple of months, but I hope you had some time to ponder those questions. This month I have more...

How to Discover Your Unique Gifts and Calling

by JemB | Apr 2, 2020 | Jerry Borton, Leadership

This is the fifth in a series by our co-founder Jerry Borton. To read the previous posts, click the month. February, January, December, November, October. What do you want to be when you grow up? This simple question gives permission to ignite a dream. Could it really be that easy? Very few...

How to Know Who You Are as a Leader

by JemB | Feb 5, 2020 | Leadership

This is the fourth in a series by our co-founder Jerry Borton. To read the previous posts, click the month. January, December, November, October. In my November post I made the statement, “Leadership begins with knowing whose we are.” In the following months we looked at Scripture and strategies...