Rise and Shine!
Hi, this is Joni Eareckson Tada and for me, mornings are the most difficult time of the day. It was not always that way. When I was a child, I would...
7
Aug
7
Aug
This Family Found Powerful Encouragement at Family Retreat
Andrea grew up knowing about Joni Eareckson Tada. But disability always seemed like something distant, not something she knew firsthand. Nick and Andrea…
4
Aug
When You Pursue People with Disabilities, You are Pursuing the Heart of God
The word “church” often comes loaded with a lot of feeling, whether positive or negative. But perhaps more dangerously are those for whom “church” is as…
4
Aug
The Best Part of Heaven
Knowing I’ve lived so many decades in a wheelchair, you can certainly understand why I’ve held on to Philippians 3:20 as my motto. “Our citizenship is in...
3
Aug
How to Grow through Significant Loss and Grief
Loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife of 20 years, and...
2
Aug
Joni and Friends Breaks Ground on Unique Disability Center in Brazil
On August 2, 2023, Joni and Friends, a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities, broke ground on a new “Joni’s House” facility in Brazil to...
1
Aug
Together: An Invitation to Friendship
The recent birthday party was the talk of the class, and it was becoming clear that everyone had been invited. Everyone, that is, except one. The recent...
31
Jul
Sing Wherever
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. A few years ago, my friends and I stopped at a local restaurant for an early dinner. Instead of saying grace, we quietly sang a...
30
Jul
From Fear to Faith
Right after my accident, I struggled with a terrifying fear of the future. I panicked at the idea of sitting down for the rest of my life without use of my...
29
Jul
Dashed Hopes
When I came home from the hospital after my accident and realized my quadriplegia would be lifelong, my heart drained of all hope. The first part of Proverbs...
