Touches of Home
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” - Psalm 19:1 Not long ago, I came home exhausted from a long trip. The ...
11
Apr
11
Apr
From the Heart – Real Families, Real Needs
Ken and I have been to enough Family Retreats to see that Joni and Friends is an extraordinary ministry for marriages! Everything from autism to Alzheimer’s has the potential to rip a ...
6
Apr
Walking Through Walls
"Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you.'" —John 20:26 Ever felt like you were up against a wall? Stuck. Stalled. ...
5
Apr
Summer in the Forest
Back in the late 70s when I was new to disability ministry, someone gave me Jean Vanier’s classic Community & Growth. I had heard about Jean Vanier and his love ...
2
Apr
Satisfied
I love the way a hymn speaks to the heart of the gospel, just like this beautiful old one does. All my life long I have pantedFor a drink from ...
1
Apr
Family Retreats: Rest and Restoration in Jesus
All year long, families affected by disability live on the edge of exhaustion: sleepless nights, endless medical appointments, dreary routines, and…
1
Apr
Happy Resurrection Sunday!
Happy Easter! Millions of Christians around the world today are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. And oh, is my heart singing! Because through Jesus’ death and resurrection, ...
30
Mar
The Goodness of Good Friday
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — ...
29
Mar
Finding Hope in the Pain
A friend recently shared my testimony with her coworker, and wanted to send her a follow-up. She asked, “Joni, is there a short interview about your story that I could ...
29
Mar
God Bless You
"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers." — Psalm ...