Happiness in Jesus
We make such an effort to separate “joy” from “happiness.” Joy, we say, is a gift of the Spirit, and happiness is a knee-jerk response to things that tickle...
24
Jun
17
Jun
Heart Without Words
This morning when I was praying with my get up girl, I had to stop midsentence. My prayer felt lifeless. It was no sense continuing until I had a serious...
10
Jun
To Live is Christ
When I was a teenager and came to Christ, I underlined Philippians 1, 21 in my Bible. I wanted my high school to know that, “For me, to live is Christ.” And...
9
Jun
You’re Not Normal
When I speak, my message is often about how God has helped me grow leaps and bounds using my wheelchair. However, one time after I gave that message, a woman approached me and said, “Joni, don’t worry. One day you’ll be...
27
May
With All Your Heart
We rarely get engaged in a cause unless our heart is in it, right? When my heart is in something, I give it my full affection. No wonder Ephesians 3, verse...
21
May
When Goodness Comes Home
O dear God, “Where there will be only goodness.” After centuries of war, greed, and lust. After indulgences shamelessly practiced After hatred, hostility, jealousy and abuse...
29
Apr
More Than a Conqueror
If the final score of a basketball game is 142–6, you know the opponent may have put up a fight, but they were hands-down no match for the victors...
22
Apr
Remember the Love of Christ
Let’s say you are going through a tough, confusing trial and you’re having a hard time understanding the good that God intends in it. Man, I’ve been there...
15
Apr
The Power of God
People say, “Joni, I really admire your strength.” I thank them, but then I respectfully disagree. Look, if I’m strong in anything…it’s in knowing how weak...
8
Apr
Respite
For anyone who has taken Ken’s place as my caregiver for, say, a couple of weeks while my husband goes fishing, they get a crash course on the demands...
