God’s Plans at Work Through a Family Living with Disability
When Mel and Joyce had their first son in the 1970s, Joyce felt that something was wrong. And her mother’s intuition was correct. Joyce recalls...
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Mar
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Mar
Joni and Friends Makes an Ongoing Difference for Families Living with Disability
Early in their marriage, Chris and Kayla didn’t foresee disability coming into their life. When their son, Holston, was two years old, the couple...
11
Mar
At Family Retreat Special Needs Families Move from Hopelessness to Joy
Like so many other married couples, Bryan and Cheryl wanted to start a family. While doctors told them that their chances of having children together were...
11
Mar
Better Together: Joni and Friends Fresno and Sacramento Merge to Serve More Families
The international disability ministry Joni and Friends is excited to announce that two of its area ministry offices — Sacramento and Fresno...
12
Feb
Family Retreat Shows Christ-like Love
For Jim, Nadine, and their son Ben, who has Down syndrome, coming to a Joni and Friends Family Retreat was a life-changing experience. Each member of the...
9
Feb
Family Retreat “Was like a Beautiful Dream…”
Charles and Beth came to Family Retreat with their two sons: Ethan, and Philip, who has autism. The experience changed their lives. Here’s what Charles has to say about Joni and Friends Family Retreat…
7
Feb
At Family Retreat, Families Find Belonging, Acceptance, and Love
Our Joni and Friends Ohio team asked Kelly this question, and her answer was simple: “Connection!” Kelly and her husband Sean have two children, Libby and...
18
Jan
People Living with Disability Find New Hope in Jesus
Brooke and her son Keegan, who lives with Down syndrome, haven’t always felt accepted in their community. When Keegan was born, Brooke initially found support and encouragement to navigate...
12
Jan
God Opened New Doors for This Family Living with Disability
When husband and wife Karl and Sarah visited Thailand, they fell in love with the Thai people. Bangkok became their home, and they worked as missionaries, planting new churches...
10
Jan
Belonging and Encouragement is Found at Family Retreat
Jim and Sandy know the personal impact of disability through their adult twin sons, Mike and Mark, who have Down syndrome. When Mike and Mark were born, Sandy and Jim discovered that resources...