God Brings Beauty Out of the Ashes of Our Pain
In November of 2018, destructive wildfires tore through southern California. The same month, eight years after my first battle with cancer, I found myself...
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Oct
26
Oct
Growing a Heart for Disability Ministry
Wilame Leal Silva and his wife Erica Leal were overjoyed to hear they were pregnant with their second child. Then doctors gave a diagnosis that sent them...
23
Oct
Your Servant Is Warned
My friend Bob, who’s nearly blind, gets a little irritated when someone has to lead him by the elbow through a crowd. It’s embarrassing to be pushed or...
20
Oct
Sufferings Reveals the Goodness of the Father
Decades ago, when I was still young in my wheelchair, I was excited about all the things I was learning about God. The more I learned about him, the more...
19
Oct
Care for Caregivers
Just look at the numbers: Across the United States, nearly 53 million people serve as caregivers to family members, friends, and others in need of care...
18
Oct
Elizabeth is Sharing Hope with Other Families Living with Disability
Every donated wheelchair Joni and Friends receives comes with a story—many with a story of loss. But when a wheelchair is given, its original owner’s story...
16
Oct
From Texas to Cuba to Nepal People with Disabilities Need the Love of God and Hands-on Help
Across the globe the needs of people with disabilities too often go unmet. And in developing countries like Cuba, poverty can compound the hardships that...
16
Oct
In the Savior We Trust
On days when I have pain with no relief, man, I'm running for the bottle of Tylenol. I mean, I'm looking for the Advil. I'm looking for an ice pack or, I...
15
Oct
Forgetful and Fruitful
When I was growing up, I was fascinated by the colorful twists and turns of Joseph’s story. And through decades of quadriplegia, it has remained one of my...
14
Oct
Memories for the Future
I love a good memory, especially as I celebrate another birthday tomorrow. It seems the older I get, the more I enjoy reflecting on sweet moments from my...
