The Joy that it Brings
After Yoel was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2, the Zuniga family found themselves wondering what to do next. Caring for Yoel combined with work and family life ...
3
Jun
1
Jun
Reasons to Care
I first met Diana 50 years ago when we sat next to each other in high school biology. Since then, my dear friend has experienced several difficult health challenges including ...
1
Jun
From the Heart
People don’t often put the words ‘joy’ and ‘disability’ together – most think suffering and joy are an impossible combination. Living as a quadriplegic for 50 years, I can identify. ...
30
May
Father’s Day Gift Ideas!
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got some great gift ideas to help you show your dad how much he means to you on this special day! ...
30
May
Because He Lives
When chronic pain begins to wear me out, I have a remedy. So does my friend, Gracie Rosenberger who also lives with constant pain (hers is worse, but we won’t ...
29
May
Victory Through Defeat
Often the Christian faith is contrary to our natural way of thinking. Stan Jones, a missionary to India, said that neither Hindu karma nor Muslim kismet could bring about change ...
26
May
Summer Institute on Theology and Disability
Collaborating with ministry partners is a big deal at Joni and Friends. Ephesians 4:16 says that “As each part [of Christ’s body] does its own special work, it helps the ...
23
May
Earning Your Advanced Degree
Next month my nephew, Cody, is graduating from high school. I can hardly believe he’s virtually a young adult – time sure does go by fast. But Cody has worked ...
19
May
Growing Together
Preparations for Family Retreats are in full swing at Joni and Friends. Excitement is building, and so are our teams. Every year, many of the volunteers who served at past ...
17
May
Heaven Sent Messages
Often my best times of "waiting on the Lord" happen when I am waiting in busy airports, whether for a delayed flight or late baggage. When everything is noisy, harried ...