Five Lessons Of Affliction
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada with words from my friend John Piper. As you may know, Dr. Piper is a survivor of prostate cancer, and he underwent some pretty aggressive ...
1
Jun
1
Jun
A Battle Worth Fighting
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. And you know, the word “war” sounds frightening, doesn’t it? But there is one type of warfare that’s not bad. In fact, it’s good. In ...
28
May
Inclusion for Individuals with Special Needs
“Many families of children with disabilities seek support from a faith community more than anything else in their community. Their priority in seeking a church is not always a place where they ...
27
May
3 Simple Ways Lead Pastors Can Support Special Needs Ministry
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12 There is a big difference between a church permitting disability ...
22
May
The Luke 14 Project: Where Disability is Seen as a Curse
The Luke 14 Project is transforming the lives of children and families living in isolation around the world. As part of our monthly giving community...
21
May
The Ups and Downs of Marriage Through Disability and Loss
“Why us? We don’t know what the future holds, but to know that we as a couple have been there and lost a child, and are we’re still functioning… to ...
20
May
Reentry and Church Life After Quarantine
There are few things I love more on a summer night than lying out under the stars and watching meteor showers leave trails of light across the sky...
14
May
A Quarantined Caregiver
As we continue in this time of unexpected isolation and social distancing, many people who serve in caregiving roles are feeling a new...
13
May
Joni and Friends Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
Joni and Friends is pleased to announce the addition of two new board directors, Bernie Mills with VMware, Inc., and Daniel Smith with Smith & Pugh, PLC…
13
May
The Dysfunction in Disability Language
What does “disability” really mean? On the surface, there’s a simple answer: someone is unable to do something. But when you probe a little deeper, it gets...