Soul Care for People with Disabilities
They’re not growing. Why aren’t more people with disabilities who live in residential care being discipled?[1] For a variety of reasons, no one nurture...
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Oct
17
Oct
People with Down Syndrome Bear God’s Image
Megan and I were enjoying the beauty of God’s creation at Family Retreat. Sitting in our lawn chairs and sipping on lemonade, we couldn’t help...
14
Oct
Mighty to Save
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ValCPSjfyT8 "It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save." Isaiah 63:1 Isaiah 63 says: “Who is this, with his garments stained crimson … striding forward in the greatness of his ...
14
Oct
God’s Purpose Fulfilled in the Life of Chaplain Mark
I first met Mark Coleman when he rolled into our seminary classroom in his wheelchair. As instructor, I warmly welcomed him and introduced myself...
11
Oct
Family Retreat is More Than a Week on the Calendar…
Justin, a veteran participant at the North Carolina Family Retreat, was excited, but a little nervous, to meet Mark, his brand-new volunteer at the...
9
Oct
Family Retreat: An Oasis for the Weary, an Anchor for the Soul
Shauna always knew there would be a “changing of the guard.” Her parents, Burt and Sharon, spoke about the family’s future plans openly. BJ, Shauna’s brother...
8
Oct
Joni and Friends President Laura Gardner Announces Her Role Change
After overseeing two years of strong growth and globally expanding ministry among individuals living with disability, Laura Gardner has announced...
7
Oct
A Veteran’s Journey to Genuine Connection Through Warrior Getaway
The day has finally come… the long-awaited embraces… the tears of relief. A warrior has come home. But quickly the excitement and joy falter...
5
Oct
Discovering Love and Support at a Family Retreat
Nearly two decades ago, Shirley was faced with one of the biggest choices of her life. Her granddaughter, Roseanne, needed a primary caregiver...
4
Oct
Prison Management Company CoreCivic Honored as Inmates Restore 55,000th Wheelchair for People in Need
Over the past seventeen years, inmates at the South Central Correctional Facility (SCCF) in Clifton, Tennessee, have restored over 25,000 donated wheelchairs...
