What Difference Does the Resurrection Make?
What Difference Does the Resurrection Make? We live in a world that values productivity, independence, and ability. When people do not readily fit these values, it can become difficult to …
What does it mean to be a Disability Advocate?
During our Online Prayer Event, Akos Balogh (Partnership and Engagement Manager) interviewed Jason about his role as Jericho Road’s Disability Advocate. We have made this interview into a blog for more to see.
Belonging Beyond Performance
We all want a sense of belonging. This is especially true when we come to church. We hope our churches will be places where we feel welcomed, accepted, and at …
The Purpose of Prayer
Rev. Jason Forbes invites us to rethink prayer — not as a formula to get what we want, but as a way of enjoying God.
Based on Philippians 4:4–7, this reflection takes us beyond anxiety, beyond routine, and into the deep joy of being with God. Joy isn’t just a feeling – it’s a posture. And prayer is how we stay rooted in it.
Confronting Ableist Teachings in the Church – Part 1
While there may not be intended prejudice against people with disabilities, prejudice can occur simply by giving preference to able-bodied people. In this series, three ableist perspectives will be scrutinised, and a more nuanced perspective will be presented.
Book Review: Tim Keller’s “Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just”
In his book, Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Make Us Just? Timothy Keller is much more considered, and helpful, than my response to the injustice I’ve seen. Keller seeks to answer four main questions: what is justice? For whom is justice? Why should Christians engage in acts of justice? And perhaps most crucially, how should we do acts of justice?
Markers of a Good Neighbour
Rev. Jason Forbes breaks down the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how we can apply these principles to become better neighbours.
Everybody Needs Good Neighbours
It is a well known fact that everyone needs good neighbours, but who are your neighbours? How can you be a good neighbour?
A Biblical Theology of Justice and Mercy Ministry
Rev. Jason Forbes explains how both our hearts and our actions need to be tended to the ministry of justice and mercy.
The Dreamhouse Series: Part 2
The Dreamhouse The ABC’s real-life look into disabilities I’ve been following the progress of an ABC documentary, ‘The Dreamhouse’. A raw and honest presentation about three people with intellectual disabilities …