Laurie Stallings Vanderpool

Laurie Vanderpool Co-founder of LiveBeyond Published Apr 25, 2024 As we find ourselves witnessing the rich traditions and solemn reflections of Jewish Passover – which runs through April 30 this year – it’s important to recognize the profound link these religious observances share with Jesus’ resurrection at Easter.

There are many examples of Jesus performing acts of healing in the Bible, specifically in the book of Matthew. In chapter nine alone, we read of Jesus forgiving and healing a paralyzed man (verses 1-8), raising a girl from the dead (v. 18-19), healing a sick woman (v. 20-26), restoring the sight of two blind men (v. 27-31) and giving a voice to a mute man (v. 32-33). All of these acts are miracles and representations of the mercy and compassion shown to others by Jesus.

By Laurie Stallings Vanderpool, Op-ed contributor | Saturday, December 03, 2022 Any seasoned parent knows there’s no one-size-fits-all book or manual written to prepare them for the true journey of parenthood, a rewarding yet daunting experience. It’s common for parents to wrestle with feelings of doubt and uncertainty as they strive to raise happy, healthy children. This is even truer for parents of children with intellectual, developmental or physical disabilities.