How a Wheelchair Has Taken Me Places I Never Dared to Imagine
Jenny Smith was a typical teenager—a gymnast who loved makeup, played in a band, and was active in her church youth group. But at 16 years old, she sustained...
9
Sep
2
Sep
Fueled by Faith
"God has truly become my hands and feet... Grief is big but I know that God is stronger and his comfort is paramount...
1
Sep
Physical Isolation is a Painful Reality for People with Disabilities
Occasionally when Ken gives me a big hug, his embrace nearly shocks me. “Wow, that sure feels good,” I’ll laugh. And I mean it. At least 80% of my...
27
Aug
Where Faith, Adoption and Disability Come Together!
Scott and Laura have adopted six children with special needs that include cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. While they know…
26
Aug
Tested by Fire
On her 60th birthday, shortly after receiving a Teacher of the Year award, Vicki Zoradi was diagnosed with an innocuous kidney stone. When the kidney stone...
23
Aug
Sharing the Gospel of Christ Through Our Wheels for the World Program
For over 21 years, Joni and Friends has been serving the people of China and sharing the Gospel of Christ through our Wheels for the World outreach program…
23
Aug
International Family Retreat Supports Missionary Families in Thailand!
Joni and Friends New England came alongside our Thailand International Partners as they hosted our very first Missionary Family Retreat in Chiang Mai. As a result, missionary families living with ...
19
Aug
Singing in the Dark
We all experience darkness. Perhaps darkness has come for you in the form of a painful loss, a chronic illness, deep loneliness, or perpetual anxiety. Because...
18
Aug
Family Retreat at Home Provides Desperately Needed Community and Fellowship!
With her unique set of disabilities, Nicole is extremely high risk when it comes to COVID-19. Like many people with special needs, Nicole has experienced…
17
Aug
Why I Started Joni and Friends
I will never forget the day that the seed idea of Joni and Friends was planted in my heart. It was a few years after my accident, when I was living on the...
