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08/06/2026

08/06/2026

THE PRACTICE OF HOSPITALITY
The Greek word translated “hospitality” in Hebrews 13:2 is philoxenia, literally meaning “love of strangers.”
This is important because biblical hospitality is not primarily about inviting friends for dinner.
It is about welcoming those who are unknown, vulnerable, or outside our normal circle. The author of Hebrews is therefore urging Christians to cultivate an open-hearted posture toward those they do not know.
(Scott Brennan on Substack)

04/06/2026

Recently RampUp got to know a beautiful initiative in New York City, called Do for One https://www.doforone.org/about

"We are a relationship-building program that brings isolated people into greater community life. We selectively match one person with disabilities (‘Partner’) with another person who enjoys a more socially included life (‘Advocate’)."

We are inspired by their emphasis on mutually enriching relationships.

Six years ago almost to this date, Jason and Gene were introduced through Do For One.

Gene, the Partner (left), is a gifted poet, and a few years ago, he decided to write one together with his Advocate, Jason (right).

Jason writes,

“God says do unto others as you want done unto you
How many times have I been forgotten?
Gene and I connected cause God has taught
me to notice those unseen in the room.
He asked me one Sunday to
come speak to his group.
I was honored he was letting me into his troop
I helped him grab the food and stepping back
to see him at work made me smile.
We got to talk, hang, and because of him,
I was allowed to give teaching and preaching a trial.
It meant so much to me and something I’ve
thought about for a while.
Out of that came so many other blessings that
he’ll never know.
He has allowed my walk of faith to be so
heightened
And my view of others to be righteously
tightened
That day was a deposit of what God taught me.

Gene writes,

“Jason is my Do For One,
Friend.
Our fun never ends.
We love to hang out and just talk.
Sometimes we go for a scenic walk.
Or, we just sit on a park bench and pray.
We share our lives when skies are sunny, and when skies are gray.
We both love to be funny, and, look at the brighter side.
Our sacrificial hearts are open wide.
We love to talk about food.
It gets us in a great mood.”

02/06/2026

We welcome all our new followers.
We trust that RampUp will be a source of inspiration for the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in your church.
Please share your experiences with us.

28/05/2026

Are we connected? Or not?
Persons with disability and the church?

25/05/2026

Regarding the role of persons with disability in churches, this quote is thought provoking.
The mission of God, including all of us,
everybody,
also those often waiting to be touched with a handshake . . .

(Picture borrowed from the Order of the mustard seed)

18/05/2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/aNqcRbdU05E?si=67RpixFmL2wu7XVQ
For today a beautiful piece of music performed by a person with special abilities.

1K likes, 44 comments. "The most beautiful song you'll hear today: by Michel Tirabosco!"

14/05/2026

On this Ascension Day, we once more confess that we believe in the wonder of Christ's call to use each of us in ways as amazing and significant as His first-century disciples.
(re-worked from the writing of Barbara Rainey)

13/05/2026

To make your church and worship services more accessible, find help at https://rampup.co.za/the-store-room/category/accessibility