12:2 A New Narrative In some ways, the secular world has led the way in positive societal changes that affect persons with disabilities. Christians could move society even further ahead if we understood and practiced the biblical perspective on suffering and disability. Instead of conforming, we must become transformers that help both the church and society include and reach out to all people.
12:4-5 Being the Body Have you ever put a puzzle together, methodically turning each piece to find just the right fit, only to realize in the end that there’s a piece missing? The picture can’t be completed even with one missing piece. So it is with the body of Christ. We each have a place and a purpose to fulfill that is uniquely our own. We may not know how we can contribute or even recognize our gifts at first, but each one of us plays an essential role in the body of Christ.