We Go Together
Hi, I’m Joni here with a modern day example of the body of Christ. And my friend and co-worker Shauna Amick – hi, Shauna! SHAUNA: Hey there, Joni. JONI: And ...
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Jul
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Jul
Needy and Needed: Why Every Church Needs People with Disabilities
One of the strangest things for those in the disability community is reconciling the fact that while virtually no church outright says they don’t want people with disabilities, there is often a conspicuous gap in our congregations left hollow by those with disabilities who should ...
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Jul
Sorting the Good From the Bad
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and although I’m a pretty upbeat person, there are times I lose my cool. Like the other day, all of a sudden, it seemed as though everyone needed everything done now. Under stress, I snapped at my co-worker and immediately felt guilty. I knew I ...
24
Jun
What is Special Needs Ministry?
When we as the church talk about “disability” and “special needs,” we are talking about real people in our churches and communities. While a diagnosis...
23
Jun
God Is Safe To Follow
Trusting God only when things are going well or when we think we can understand his ways sets us up for a life filled with doubts and crippling anxiety, and...
22
Jun
From Hardship to Hope in Jesus
As a Luke 14 Project partner, you are a friend to children worldwide who are lonely and isolated because of their disability. Your monthly support and…
18
Jun
A Father’s Encouragement
This week on the podcast, David Smith is joining Crystal to share his story and a powerful word of encouragement to other special needs dads. As a dedicated...
17
Jun
When Church Leadership and Parenthood Collide
Twenty-eight years ago, I got two calls. The first was God calling me into pastoral ministry, and the second was my pastor and mentor calling me to his...
15
Jun
In the Little Town Where I Once Lived
In the little town where I once lived, people with disabilities contributed to the community in significant ways. The woman who ran the switchboard, one...
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Jun
A Biblical Understanding of Justice for the Oppressed
“A great definition of justice is love in action… Real love takes action. Real love touches hurting people.” What does the Bible have to say about God’s heart for the ...