Yes, I Can!
People with disabilities often hear "No, you can't" when it comes to living in the mainstream of life. It's why I love stories of people who break the barriers, crack ...
7
Sep
3
Sep
Your Support Builds Strong Families at Family Retreat!
When a family living with disability arrives at Joni and Friends Family Retreat, your prayers and passion for ministry go before them, opening the door to a...
2
Sep
Children are Welcome!
At the International Disability Center, we love welcoming visitors! I especially enjoy sharing my story with boys and girls – it’s always a great opportunity to raise a little disability ...
2
Sep
Don’t be Nice
That doesn’t sound right, does it? Don’t be nice?!? Aren’t we supposed to be nice? Nope! The Bible never says we’re supposed to be nice. Instead, the Bible uses words ...
1
Sep
Appointment at Target
Last weekend, as I was cruising down an aisle at Target, I ran into Merilly who recognized me – she introduced me to her little girl Adeline, who proceeded to ...
30
Aug
Joy, Hope and God’s Love at Family Retreat
It can be all too common to hear special-needs families say, “We don’t always feel like our family is loved and accepted.” All year long, families caring...
29
Aug
Hope Sees
My friend, Gail McWilliams, may be blind, but she sees so much more than most people I know. Gail has the uncanny ability to see things from God's point-of-view, and ...
29
Aug
Summer Wrap Up
Summertime is coming to an end. But before the last few days of August slip past, don’t forget to tell us about any books you read for the Kids’ Corner ...
26
Aug
National Dog Day
In honor of National Dog Day, we’re offering tips for how to act around service dogs – dogs that offer assistance to those with special needs. It’s important to remember ...
25
Aug
Genuine Affection
Joni and Friends just finished hosting a most unique group of interns. Although they were from all over North America, it didn’t take long for this group of young people ...