The Gift of a Van
For years, my quadriplegic friend, Lynn, and her husband Doug made great use of their handicap-equipped van. Over time, they needed a new van to accommodate more family members who ...
14
Apr
13
Apr
When Life is Hard…
My quadriplegia, over the years, has taught me to lean hard on Christ – but dealing with chronic pain, I’ve learned to lean even harder! The other day when I ...
11
Apr
Meet My Friends at Nathaniel’s Hope
It all began with a little boy name Nathaniel who was born in 1997 with multiple special-needs – he kept beating the medical odds until he was a little over ...
9
Apr
Tim’s Place
When was the last time you gave someone a hug? Tim, a young man with Down syndrome, actually owns a family restaurant where hugs are served up every day. Sure, ...
7
Apr
Meet Veronica Hache, Wheels for the World Physical Therapist
Every year Joni and Friends distributes thousands of wheelchairs to developing nations—but we don’t do it alone. With the help of volunteers, translators, mechanics, and physical therapists, we are able ...
7
Apr
Disability Awareness Day
Last week a Christian school in New Hampshire held a Disability Awareness Day – the students heard from a variety of presenters associated with our Joni and Friends team in ...
4
Apr
April Star Kid: Jackson
Jackson knows God can surprise you. His favorite Bible story is about how the young shepherd boy David fought Goliath the mean giant. No one thought David had a chance ...
3
Apr
Mrs. Boldes’ First Grade Class
I love it when kids come and visit us at the International Disability Center. And I love receiving thank you notes from these boys and girls. Like the ones from Mrs. ...
2
Apr
Trumpets, Torches, and Jars
If you are reading the Bible with Joni, yesterday you read about God calling Gideon to help rescue the Israelites from their enemies. But Gideon was scared. He asked God ...
1
Apr
Presenting Miss Shining Star…
Recently the Joni and Friends team in Knoxville co-sponsored a 'Miss Shining Star' contest to honor children, teens, and young adults with disabilities who reflect confidence and God's graciousness. Scores ...
