Together: An Invitation to Friendship
The recent birthday party was the talk of the class, and it was becoming clear that everyone had been invited. Everyone, that is, except one. The recent...
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Oscar Experienced Love and Dignity Through Joni and Friends Wheels for the World
Oscar is an eight-year-old boy with a playful smile and an outgoing personality. When his mother, Vilma, brought him to a Wheels for the World™ outreach in…
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Jul
Wheels for the World Gives Practical Help and Eternal Hope
According to the World Health Organization, 16% of the population—approximately 1.3 billion people—has a significant disability. The WHO also finds that…
27
Jul
Sharing Hope through My Quadriplegia and Suffering
On August 11, 2011 Cameron Horner was on vacation. Eighteen years old and set to go to Bible college, he relaxed with his family at a familiar spot beside a...
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Jul
Joni and Friends Blazes Path for Interns with Disabilities by Offering International Service Opportunities
This summer, Joni and Friends, a leading international disability ministry, partnered with Shepherds College to provide eight disabled interns with the...
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Jul
Disappointed and Angry
When a great disappointment cuts deep, it seems as though nothing can console you. It was that way for me after my diving accident. I couldn’t fathom...
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Jul
Finding Grace Through Canines for Christ
Larry Randolph, author of Finding Grace: the Inspiring True Story of Therapy Dogs Bringing Comfort, Hope, and Love to a Hurting World, joins the podcast to...
19
Jul
Carrying Out the Great Commission on Respite Nights
All families need rest to thrive. But for families living with disability, opportunities for rest can be scarce. Just ask Chad and Karen, parents of six-year...
18
Jul
Showing Ukrainian Military Families the Healing Love of Jesus
The war in Ukraine rages on. Every day Ukrainian soldiers and their families endure trauma, danger, and fear as they fight for freedom. That’s why Joni...
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Jul
Alora is More Committed Than Ever to Make a Difference in the World of Disability
It was the moment ten-year-old Alora had waited for: welcoming families to Family Retreat, and her joy overflowed. Volunteers young and old lined...