Getting Rid of Fear
Since the days of Eden, people have been haunted by fear of each side of the grave. As the old song goes, “I’m tired of living but scared of dying...
29
May
28
May
The Irony of God
The dictionary defines irony as “a combination of circumstances that is the opposite of what might be expected.” God specializes in irony. I was reminded...
27
May
Body Building
His name was Tom. He lived with quadriplegia and depended on a ventilator to help him breathe. He sat beside me in a bulky wheelchair during occupational...
25
May
Sharing in God’s Nature
Just as the great and precious promise of the Old Testament was the seed of the woman, the Messiah, so the great promise of the New Testament...
24
May
Being Clothed
The Apostle Paul wrote wistfully about the resurrection body, and my sentiments are his. I too groan over my earthly tent. Age, disease, or disability...
19
May
When We’re All Grown Up: A Biblical Look at Spiritual Growth
Remember how it was? We couldn’t wait to grow up. From seven years old to seventeen we felt a mounting frustration inside that we could never experience life...
16
May
How to Battle Depression with Scripture, Prayer, and Gratitude
Over the years, I have had to climb my way up out of depression time and time again. At first, my depression came from the great disappointment...
25
Apr
Life and Faith with Autism
As someone living with autism attending church can sometimes be challenging. Loud music, bright lights, and the busy atmosphere can easily overwhelm me...
3
Feb
Cancer: A Time of Weakness and of Strengthening
Over the years, many people have asked Joni, “Why would God allow quadriplegia, chronic pain, and then add two vicious rounds with cancer...
30
Jan
Sanctity of Human Life
My daughter, Sarah, did not open her eyes for the first six weeks of her life. While in utero, Sarah was diagnosed with Down syndrome, a heart defect...
