Reaching the World’s Disability Community
Worldwide, one in every seven people lives with a disability. In many nations, these people and their families face crushing poverty, social stigma, and isolation. They lack so much – ...
17
Jan
17
Jan
Valentine’s Day is Coming!
It is still January, but at Joni and Friends, we celebrate Valentine’s Day early. Joni chose five families and then Kids’ Corner chose two families we think could use some extra ...
17
Jan
A Flurry of Interviews…
I’ve been doing a flurry of interviews since the announcement that the Alone Yet Not Alone song is nominated for an Academy Award – even The Hollywood Reporter. So I really ...
16
Jan
Alone Yet Not Alone – Watch Out Oscars!
*Update: Oscar Nomination Rescinded Oscar nominations were announced today and “Alone Yet Not Alone” is nominated for Best Original Song. I had the honor of singing this original song in the ...
15
Jan
Sunshine in Shadow
This is a picture Joni painted. Maybe you didn’t know, but Joni paints by putting a paintbrush in her mouth. What do you see in this picture? A horse, of course! ...
15
Jan
What’s Your Favorite Photo?
When Ken Tada learned about our Instagram contest, he wanted to post his favorite photo, too. So here he is, starting up the rock wall at last year's Family Retreat (I ...
14
Jan
The Christian Institute on Disability
God has pushed the doors wide open for the CID to empower a new generation of disability ministry leaders. Joni and Friends interns first receive biblical instruction and training for ...
13
Jan
Knowing God Better
What is the very best, best way to know God better? Can you guess? By reading what God has said in the Bible! Since this year Joni and Friends Kids’ ...
13
Jan
Amy Carmichael
When I think of great saints of the past, Amy Carmichael always comes to mind – I read her books when I was a teenager and a new Christian; her ...
12
Jan
Hope Overflowing
Every year Joni and Friends prayerfully chooses a theme for our Family Retreats and other ministry events – and this year, on the 35th anniversary of Joni and Friends, it’s ...