Evan’s Family Found Rest and Joy At Family Retreat
“We were so lonely, I was broken, feeling unwanted, unseen, head hung low with no one to share with, no one who got us, no one like us,” said Nancy. ...
14
Jul
13
Jul
Stepping Out in Faith to Serve
When Becky Ellis first served at a Joni and Friends Family Retreat in 1999, she didn't know she would find her life calling...
10
Jul
At Joni’s House Rihanna Received Complete, Christ-Centered Care
Meet Rihanna… As a baby, Rihanna had a severe illness that resulted in brain damage and permanently affected her balance, limbs, and her ability to speak...
7
Jul
Sofia is Love Embodied in Person
Seven-year-old Sofia lives with her parents, Alan and Carmen, in El Salvador. Sofia has a rare genetic condition caused by deletions on her 12th and 18th...
6
Jul
Perseverance in Suffering
It’s a broken world and suffering comes at us in many shapes and sizes. It may be a disability, chronic illness, loneliness, or heartache.
5
Jul
The Love of Christ Shines at Joni and Friends Family Retreat
Before Andrea arrived at Family Retreat, she and her family felt isolated. She is a single mom to 10-year-old Victoria, 7-year old Viviana, and 11-year-old...
29
Jun
From Disability to Ministry: Serving God While Living with Terminal Illness
Christopher Davison has faced many difficulties because of his Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive, terminal illness that has led to quadriplegia...
28
Jun
Jim Made a Difference by Serving People with Disabilities
“Share Jesus!” That’s Jim’s motto. Jim, a longtime Joni and Friends volunteer, celebrated his 85th birthday in El Salvador on a Wheels for the World outreach.
26
Jun
Meticulous Worship
Sometimes Old Testament commands that deal with sacrifices, offerings, new moons, and feasts sound almost too exact, too meticulous. But there’s a reason...
26
Jun
Delivering Hope To Ukrainian Refugees Living with Disability
A disability consultant from Illinois and a special needs family in Ukraine might not appear to have much in common. But connecting the two has led to tremendous blessings. Meet ...