“And of some have compassion, making a difference” (Jude 22). Compassion definitely makes a difference. People don't care what you know, until they know that you care. John Hyde prayed,…
Ted CampOctober 5, 2022
In September of 1966, Alvin Spurgin, a Deaf man in a small church in Flat Rock, Alabama, signed the song, “More About Jesus Would I Know.” His pastor, Ted Camp,…
Jon BarrOctober 5, 2022
What's Up? Beth Barthel, cousin to SWMI’s David Bennett, attended the recent Deliberate Discipleship Retreat. Afterward, she toured SWM’s headquarters and looked at sign language resources. She will be starting…
Carlene CampOctober 5, 2022
When you think of First Timothy, think of the Apostle Paul who left Timothy in Ephesus to teach doctrine worthy of all acceptation.Key Verse: “This is a faithful saying, and…
Reed CondraOctober 5, 2022
“Why don’t Deaf people seem to understand me when I sign or interpret?” Part of the answer is placement. Simply put, sign placement is separating people, places, things, or ideas…
Jon BarrOctober 5, 2022
Recently, we were challenged by Ted Camp to share the helpful things we have learned to those who are following us. What worked for us will work for them. Theme:…
Jim BracelinOctober 5, 2022
Years ago, a motel chain advertised with a motto, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” At the end of the commercial, the voice of the person who spoke this…
Carlene CampOctober 5, 2022
In the late 1990s, we visited Ted and Carlene Camp at their home in Trenton, Georgia. Ted had asked Jon, my husband, about being the assistant director of Silent Word…
Diane BarrOctober 5, 2022
“A shared joy is twice a blessing, and a shared sorrow is half a burden.” I have seen “shared joy” happen again and again in church as well as in…
Terry BracelinOctober 5, 2022
The Deaf Can Be Faithful Stedfast Christians(Note: Two SWM articles were found in Ronnie’s car at the hospital. Also he had many prewritten articles - TC) “Therefore, my beloved brethren,…
Ronnie RiceOctober 5, 2022
Masking Changed My Experience of Being Deaf by Rachel Kolb, adapted by Tabitha Beam – I’m sorry for participating in the deaf apocalypse. When my hearing roommate and I pulled…
Tabitha BeamOctober 5, 2022
HELPS - One of the spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit. “…then gifts of healings, helps, governments (I Cor. 12:28). This gift is often overlooked because it involves doing small…
Allen SnareOctober 5, 2022
Christ is in the business of building lives, leaders, local churches, and His kingdom. He increases our burden, fans our passion, and enlarges our vision. One way Christ does this…
David BennettMarch 21, 2022
Note: SWM recognizes the need to go into all the world and reach ALL Deaf people with a clear presentation of the Gospel - J BarrSpecial Needs Deaf (SND) are…
Bob HimesOctober 5, 2022
FREE Bible Courses For Deaf People Postal Mail & Online Over 1,100 Deaf students enrolled. Receive a certificate for completed Bible courses. September/October: Received Certificates Kathy Ross, PARobert Loya, TXArturo…
Jon BarrNovember 30, 2019
By Ted Camp, SWM Social media has opened new worlds. We are now able to stay in contact with family, up close and personal, and friends though miles and continents…
Ted CampNovember 30, 2019
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