Imelda’s Story of New Faith and Purpose
Working as a physical therapist at a rehab center in Ciudad de México, Imelda spent her days helping people recover...
7
May
5
May
A Veteran’s Life Transformed by the Love of Christ
JB’s mother gave birth to him at age 15 and he never met his father. He was adopted by his grandparents, but life with them was volatile. His stepfather...
2
May
From Rejection to Belonging: A Life Transformed in Thailand
At the rough, mountainous border between Thailand and Myanmar, a man name Janga once lived as an outcast. Unstable on his feet because of his physical...
28
Apr
A Life of Service: How Volunteers Are Spreading God’s Love and Hope in the Disability Community
Our Joni’s House East St. Louis team first met Joni Oberhauser, her husband Mark, and their children through their pastor. Already deeply committed...
21
Apr
Serving with a Heart Full of Faith: A Volunteer’s Journey of Love and Purpose
Cindy first heard about Joni and Friends while serving as a home health and hospice volunteer. Walking alongside a family whose two sons had...
15
Apr
Finding Love, Acceptance, and Friendship at Family Retreat
It had been a long day. But for a moment, sitting poolside during her child’s swimming lesson, Lea got to compare notes with a fellow mom named Pam...
9
Apr
Serving with Love: The Heart of a Volunteer in God’s Mission
The Lord’s call to Deb Butcher came through the radio… in a spot promoting Joni and Friends Family Retreats in her area in 2001. She had been looking for a...
7
Apr
Power Made Perfect in Weakness: Leading with a Disability
Growing up, Lindsay never wanted to be different than other kids her age. But she knew that she was. After all, Lindsay couldn’t run on the playground...
1
Apr
Discovering the Love of God in Thailand through Joni’s House
Praram was just a year old when his mom, Phornnapa, first asked herself: Does my son have autism? At the time Praram’s doctors didn’t share...
19
Mar
A New Disability Brought a New Call
Meet Vianey, an energetic mom of three from Monterrey, Mexico. She lived a busy, happy life, never imagining that disability would be part of her story...
