Anxiety and Pain
Pain is hard. It’s relentless and it wears you down. And that can lead to anxiety: "What if it gets worse? It already feels unbearable. How will I manage?" Living ...
14
Jun
8
Jun
For This Purpose
Allow me to introduce my friend, Paige Snedeker, who has multiple, and very significant disabilities (this photo was snapped in 2012 when we first met). Listen to what this amazing ...
6
Jun
“No Diving!”
Recently the third-grade class at Bethany School was assigned to give individual reports on famous people in American history. Each student was told to dress in character. This precious little ...
1
Jun
Reasons to Care
I first met Diana 50 years ago when we sat next to each other in high school biology. Since then, my dear friend has experienced several difficult health challenges including ...
30
May
Because He Lives
When chronic pain begins to wear me out, I have a remedy. So does my friend, Gracie Rosenberger who also lives with constant pain (hers is worse, but we won’t ...
29
May
Victory Through Defeat
Often the Christian faith is contrary to our natural way of thinking. Stan Jones, a missionary to India, said that neither Hindu karma nor Muslim kismet could bring about change ...
26
May
Summer Institute on Theology and Disability
Collaborating with ministry partners is a big deal at Joni and Friends. Ephesians 4:16 says that “As each part [of Christ’s body] does its own special work, it helps the ...
23
May
Earning Your Advanced Degree
Next month my nephew, Cody, is graduating from high school. I can hardly believe he’s virtually a young adult – time sure does go by fast. But Cody has worked ...
19
May
Growing Together
Preparations for Family Retreats are in full swing at Joni and Friends. Excitement is building, and so are our teams. Every year, many of the volunteers who served at past ...
17
May
Heaven Sent Messages
Often my best times of "waiting on the Lord" happen when I am waiting in busy airports, whether for a delayed flight or late baggage. When everything is noisy, harried ...
