”Here Am I, Send Me”
Natalie wasn’t quite sure what to expect when she signed up to serve for the first time at one of our Joni and Friends International Family Retreats. She...
25
Jan
25
Jan
Growing
When it is cold and gray outside, it is natural to start wishing for spring. When will the trees start showing green leaves again? When will grass and flowers start ...
25
Jan
It’s Glaucoma Awareness Month!
Jesus healed many blind people, some brought by friends for healing, others who happened to be near Jesus when he walked toward Jericho. I love the attitude of the blind ...
22
Jan
Ms. Wheelchair California
All during 2015, I watched as my friend Hillary Marides served up and down our state as Ms. Wheelchair California — Hillary is a graduate of California State University, Northridge ...
18
Jan
Heart for the Disabled (Day 4)
Last week we talked about three families who Joni knows could use some extra encouragement. Joni is asking all of her friends to send in cards and notes and then ...
17
Jan
Sanctity of Life Sunday
Psalm 127 says, “Children are a gift from the Lord”—and that includes ALL children … disabled, unborn, ill, boy or girl. In America alone, 4 in 10 children are aborted, ...
15
Jan
Heart for the Disabled (Day 3)
All this week we’ve been talking about families who are having a hard time and could use a reminder of God’s love. Today we want to ask you to write ...
13
Jan
Heart for the Disabled (Day 2)
It’s time to learn about another family who could use some extra encouragement! Sasha lives with her mom and dad. She has autism and her dad has been very, very ...
12
Jan
“Retreat Has Been an Oasis for Our Family”
Families come in need of spiritual strength and encouragement at Family Retreat. Jeris and Natalia Tillman found just that. “This time together at Family...
11
Jan
Heart for the Disabled (Day 1)
It’s time to pull out your crayons, scissors, and craft paper! Joni needs to borrow your hands! Every year Joni chooses five families who could use some extra encouragement and ...