Searching for Sinners
What a bad lesson on successful sheep ranching–leaving an entire flock to search for one lost sheep is a sure way to lose ninety-nine more.
23
Sep
23
Sep
New Edition of Beyond Suffering: Transforming Disability Ministry Worldwide
Over one billion people worldwide live with a disability, and that number is growing every day. Churches are on the front lines of ministering to those with...
22
Sep
Christian, What Do You Believe?
Thirty-eight years ago, my friend Gracie lost her legs, shattered her hips, and broke bones in a tragic car accident. She lives with intractable pain...
21
Sep
Great and Terrible Day of the Lord
Jesus did not come to execute the wrath of God–he made that clear when he announced his Messiah manifesto from Isaiah 61.
20
Sep
The Messiah Manifesto
The air in the synagogue was hot and tight. The attendant handed Jesus the scroll of Isaiah. He quietly unrolled it, found the verse he was looking for, and began to speak with the voice of uncommon authority:
19
Sep
Talking With God
Talking to God could be intimidating. Talking with God could strike even greater fear in your heart. Little wonder that Moses, when approaching God....
18
Sep
Crazy Moments
It’s easy to lose sight of God. You get home late, you put on a casserole, but the phone rings and you forget about turning off the oven. Exasperated...
17
Sep
Christian Contentment in Pain: How to Trust God Daily
Every day begins with a choice. Will I choose a bright outlook or a gloomy one, a contented spirit or a miserable one, a pursuit of God or a pursuit...
15
Sep
Pray this Way
I ‘really’ identify with the disabled people we serve at Joni and Friends. Because they struggle hard. And I do what they do; I pray like they do, that my...
15
Sep
God’s Love Shines Through Community
When Tom and Ann-Marie signed up for their first Joni and Friends Family Retreat, they didn’t know quite what to expect. They had heard wonderful things...
