Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! I am so thankful for Lisa Miehl, my executive assistant, and Christie Willis, my secretary. These two ladies keep me on track — Lisa, overseeing all ...
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Apr
24
Apr
Young Life Capernaum
Ken and I love cheering on any and every effort to reach young people with disabilities for Christ. We do that through Joni and Friends, but we also serve on the ...
20
Apr
Joel’s Autism & Art
It’s Autism Awareness Month — a time to shed light on the challenges and the blessings of autism. Like this recent poster I saw of “The Positives of Autism.” Perhaps ...
15
Apr
My New, Super Giant Print Bible
Recently, Crossway sent me their new Super Giant Print Bible in the English Standard Version (ESV) — and boy, was I impressed! In our Through the Bible in a Year reading ...
14
Apr
Storing God’s Word in Young Hearts
Back when I was on my feet and used to play field hockey in high school, our coach had a thing about running laps after practice. But after a full ...
12
Apr
Joni And Friends Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
We’re happy to announce that Joni and Friends’ strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity ...
12
Apr
Come Serve With Us!
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a parable to His disciples about the kingdom of heaven. He says, “When the Son of Man comes in His glory… the King will say, ...
11
Apr
From the Heart – Real Families, Real Needs
Ken and I have been to enough Family Retreats to see that Joni and Friends is an extraordinary ministry for marriages! Everything from autism to Alzheimer’s has the potential to rip a ...
5
Apr
Summer in the Forest
Back in the late 70s when I was new to disability ministry, someone gave me Jean Vanier’s classic Community & Growth. I had heard about Jean Vanier and his love ...
1
Apr
Happy Resurrection Sunday!
Happy Easter! Millions of Christians around the world today are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. And oh, is my heart singing! Because through Jesus’ death and resurrection, ...
