The Value of Every Life: Honoring People with Down Syndrome
Joni and Friends President Shawn Thornton spent part of his summer in Oregon at Family Retreat with his new friend, Paul. Paul, a 32-year-old devoted...
2
Oct
1
Oct
Christ’s Love in Action: Serving Families with Disabilities in Ghana
The moment Ailah stepped through the doorway, Kofi’s face lit up. At first he froze, then burst into laughter, squealing with delight. Though non-verbal...
30
Sep
Introducing the Second Edition of Beyond Suffering: A Christian View on Disability Ministry
When I read these verses pointing to God’s glory and power beyond human imagination, I think of the Joni and Friends Beyond Suffering course...
29
Sep
A New Song
When I am in pain, I take the advice of others who’ve survived it. Like Amy Carmichael, the missionary to India who rescued kids from temple prostitution...
28
Sep
Prophesy!
I’m no prophet, but I’m intrigued by Peter’s words in Acts, “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and...
26
Sep
Terry Fahy brings decades of Christian business experience to Joni and Friends
The international disability ministry Joni and Friends is proud to announce that Christian media executive Terry Fahy has joined the nonprofit’s global...
23
Sep
New Edition of Beyond Suffering: Transforming Disability Ministry Worldwide
Over one billion people worldwide live with a disability, and that number is growing every day. Churches are on the front lines of ministering to those with...
22
Sep
Christian, What Do You Believe?
Thirty-eight years ago, my friend Gracie lost her legs, shattered her hips, and broke bones in a tragic car accident. She lives with intractable pain...
17
Sep
Christian Contentment in Pain: How to Trust God Daily
Every day begins with a choice. Will I choose a bright outlook or a gloomy one, a contented spirit or a miserable one, a pursuit of God or a pursuit...
15
Sep
Pray this Way
I ‘really’ identify with the disabled people we serve at Joni and Friends. Because they struggle hard. And I do what they do; I pray like they do, that my...