Rewarded for Your Investment
Impressive-looking actors on TV commercials talk about investing in gold or silver as “the one investment that will last.” And so it may—for the brief...
20
Apr
19
Apr
I AM the Bread of Life
Jesus speaks these words to people who understood hunger. Bread was not a luxury. It was daily survival. You did not store it up for weeks. You trusted it would be there each day...
18
Apr
Your Suffering is Not Worthless
Today’s Scripture reads, “He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going...
17
Apr
Recall Your Focus
Imagine what it must have been like to have worked alongside the Apostle Paul. What an experience to listen to his preaching, share his passion...
16
Apr
Arise and Shine
Today’s Scripture reads, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” These words have a special application for those...
15
Apr
Deepen My Roots
My husband, Ken, must have thought our trees were looking a little undernourished, because last week, he had an arborist team come out to feed them...
14
Apr
Heighten Future Joy
Moses asks the Lord, “Why have You afflicted Your servant?” It’s probably a question we’ve all asked God from time to time. “God, why have You afflicted me...
12
Apr
Before Abraham Was, I AM
Jesus does not ease into this statement. He does not soften or explain it away. He speaks plainly. “Before Abraham was born, I AM.” Those listening knew exactly what He meant...
8
Apr
Promises to Joni and Jesus from our President, Shawn Thornton
Since becoming president of Joni and Friends®, I’ve witnessed firsthand how our outreaches are so much more than just programs. For instance, at our Oregon Family Retreat...
7
Apr
Joni and Friends is the Embodiment of God’s Love
For years, Dan and Brandy, and their daughters, Savannah (20) and Andi (18), bore the weight of isolation. With Andi’s significant physical and intellectual...