About Joni and Friends

Since 1979 Joni and Friends has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities with practical help and the saving love of Jesus. The Joni and Friends International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California serves as the administrative hub for ministry programs around the world. With every wheelchair and Bible delivered, every retreat and respite event held, and every church mobilized to integrate and honor people with disabilities, Joni and Friends follows the call of Jesus found in Luke 14.
13 Jan

Amy Carmichael

By |2024-03-25T06:37:32-07:00January 13, 2014|News|

When I think of great saints of the past, Amy Carmichael always comes to mind – I read her books when I was a teenager and a new Christian; her ...

12 Jan

Hope Overflowing

By |2014-01-12T00:00:00-08:00January 12, 2014|News|

Every year Joni and Friends prayerfully chooses a theme for our Family Retreats and other ministry events – and this year, on the 35th anniversary of Joni and Friends, it’s ...

10 Jan

Breanna’s Friend

By |2014-01-10T00:00:00-08:00January 10, 2014|News|

Breanna was trying to not be caught staring. She wasn’t staring. Not really. She just couldn’t help but notice the girl and her mom who were moving their hands so ...

10 Jan

The Wall Street Journal

By |2014-01-10T00:00:00-08:00January 10, 2014|News|

On Friday, January 10, an article I wrote titled “The Disability Double Standard” appeared on the Opinion page of the Wall Street Journal. What sparked such an article? I'm frustrated that ...

8 Jan

Follow-Up On Vicky

By |2014-01-08T00:00:00-08:00January 8, 2014|News|

God bless you for posting your encouraging words to my precious friend, Vicky – she was so refreshed by your prayers, Scriptures, and uplifting thoughts. I also read your comments. ...

6 Jan

Vicky’s Example

By |2014-01-06T00:00:00-08:00January 6, 2014|News|

My quadriplegic-friend, Vicky, has faced enormous hardships in her life – not long ago, she had to sleep in her wheelchair because her attendant didn’t show up, and then just ...

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