Luke 14 Exchange Blog

Meet Lyla: Rachael’s Mom

05/04/2022

Written by Lyla Swafford, author of It Takes More Than Legs to Stand. Her memoir is available on Amazon or you connect with when you follow her blog . My daughter came as an unexpected gift. As a woman with cerebral palsy, people didn’t think I could birth or raise a child. So I never dreamed of …

My Brother, Zach

04/06/2022

Hello all, it is Joshua Helms bringing you another article. The wonderful people at Luke 14 Exchange have asked me to write a piece about World Autism Awareness Month, which is very near and dear to me on a personal level. I do not think I would be sitting here without my brother, Zachariah Helms. …

Gracious Siege Ramps

03/28/2022

Gracious Siege Ramps. There’s an oxymoron. Grace, a term associated with God and favor. Siege, a word used in battle. Ramps, a tool for those with disabilities. I don’t relate to war stories or enjoy learning about conquests. I am, however, a person of faith whose heart is deeply entrenched in the …

Portrait of a World Changer

02/21/2022

Our thanks to Josh Helms, MA a middle school and high school history teacher and blogger for researching and writing this post. We are happy to share it with you as we celebrate President’s Day. You can follow Josh’s writing at www.gentlemansaurusrexshistoryblog.wordpress.com  Franklin Delano …

Meet Kelsie Cain: Serving while Waiting

12/02/2021

This month’s featured blog takes a slightly different approach. Kelsie Cain has been a friend of the Bortons and the ministry for many years. As she lives through a season of waiting, she has not let that stop her from using her gifts and talents. We’re thrilled she is using some of them with Luke …

You Know You’re a Caregiver When . . .

09/16/2021

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, …

Meet Andrew: Try It!

09/08/2021

Andrew got his best advice at seven. He wanted to be like his older brother who played little league baseball. Andrew told his dad he wanted to join a t-ball team. His dad said, “Try it.” Those two words have shaped Andrew’s life. The third of four children, his parents had no warning …

Say I Won’t

09/01/2021

Today we invite you to listen, and watch the story behind Mercy Me’s song, Say I Won’t. Then leave a comment about what “they” told you or your loved one couldn’t be done.” And be sure to check back next Wednesday, September 8, when we resume our person of the month story. You won’t want to miss …

Ben Cooper: Genealogist

08/04/2021

Homeschool parents are creative in educating their children. They find what will capture their child’s attention while teaching the information or skill. That was a dilemma Ben Cooper’s mother, Jeannette, was up against when he needed to learn data entry. Neither of them was particularly computer …

Meet Jennifer: God Kept Bringing You Back!

07/07/2021

Today we are taking a break from our typical first Wednesday post about someone with a disability using their gifts and talents in their community. We think you’ll graciously allow this, as we have great news to share! Jennifer Wyatt has joined the Luke 14 Exchange team as our Executive Assistant. …

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