Luke 14 Exchange Blog

Matt Curcio: Roofbreaker

01/06/2021

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, …

Riches and Treasures: Benefits Found in Life with Disability

08/19/2020

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 sometimes I am still dumbfounded.             One surprise confronted me …

Who Defines If You Are Successful?

08/05/2020

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 morphs into a compulsion to have people notice me. I like the diplomas and …

Why Do You Say People Affected by Disability?

07/22/2020

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

07/08/2020

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

06/17/2020

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 the …

A Few More Questions from Jerry

06/03/2020

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

04/02/2020

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?  …

How to Know Who You Are as a Leader

02/05/2020

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 …

How Has Mentoring Made a Difference in Your Life?

01/29/2020

Did you know this week wraps up National Mentoring Month? Mentoring is close to the heart of Luke 14 Exchange. Simply put, mentoring is advising or training someone. In faith circles it is often called discipleship. Sometimes our mentoring involves a formal relationship. In those situations we meet …

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