Sharing Hope in the Midst of Life with Disability
Twenty-eight-year-old Da Wen lives in Chicago with his mom Li Ping, and his dad Rin Xin. Da Wen has cerebral palsy, and loves connecting with others and...
1
Jun
31
May
Joni and Friends Shows Special Needs Families They’re Not Alone
Greg and Angelina have been part of Joni and Friends since 2017. They have five children: Joanna, Mariya, Josiah, Moses, and Gracie. Originally from Ukraine...
29
Apr
Disability Ministry Makes Life in The Body More Complete
For years Pastor Ben McCardell can remember being intimidated by what to say or do around someone living with a disability. But now just one year after...
12
Apr
Family Retreat is an Opportunity to Spread God’s Love
For twelve-year-old Enoch and his family, being part of the Joni and Friends community has been a transformative experience. Enoch has autism and has...
11
Apr
Dawn and Ben Love Bringing Their Children to Family Retreat
Dawn and Ben love bringing their children, Alexa Anne and Elijah, to Family Retreat. Nine-year-old Elijah has autism. And at Family Retreat...
10
Apr
Jennifer’s Story: God’s Grace Through Tragedy
When Anne took her three-year-old daughter to Sunday school one morning more than thirty years ago, she couldn’t imagine how both their lives...
9
Apr
“Jackson lives for Family Retreat!” Special Needs Families get Refreshed Through Joni and Friends
When Jackson was born with Down syndrome 15 years ago, his mom, Suzannah, knew he was a gift from God. However, as Jackson grew...
18
Mar
Refreshment and Encouragement is Found at Family Retreat
When Antony and Irina decided to bring their four-year-old son Jamie to a Joni and Friends Family Retreat for the first time, they felt...
13
Mar
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...
12
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...
