The Island of Disability
Feeling isolated is common when you have a child with special needs. My friend, Shauna, experienced this when she got the news her baby, Sarah, had chromosomal abnormalities. Although her ...
18
Jul
15
Jul
When a Church is Family
Like me, you probably refer to your congregation as your church family – but what does it look like when church really becomes a family? Better yet, how do people ...
13
Jul
Water Safety
Did you know that national statistics indicate that most spinal injuries occur on the last Saturday of July? We are most active in water-based sports during the summer, and that's ...
11
Jul
Finding Christ in Cancer
I just got the results from my latest blood test and, thank the Lord, it shows no indications of recurring cancer. Several of my friends, however, haven't received as good ...
7
Jul
New Music by Keith and Kristyn!
I'm such a big fan of anything Keith and Kristyn Getty record and release – I love their fun, upbeat and Irish arrangements on “The Greengrass Session,” and now they ...
6
Jul
From the Heart: Invest in Eternity
Some people call a million-dollar painting, a Mercedes-Benz, or a dress with a $700 price tag an investment. But I say if you can’t pack it into your luggage when ...
30
Jun
Assisted Suicide in Canada
Canada now has an assisted-suicide law – but not without some controversy. And that controversy centers on people with disabilities. On June 17, The Canadian Press couldn't help but put ...
28
Jun
Prayers Please!
Tomorrow is recording day and I would love your prayers. Recording days are pretty physically demanding for me. The best scenario is a good night sleep tonight, full breath, ...
27
Jun
Because He Lives (Paul Buursma)
Years ago, back in 1998, I met a little boy with cerebral palsy named Paul Buursma at one of our Joni and Friends’ Family Retreats. He had a smattering of ...
23
Jun
Jesus Shines His Light…Everywhere
Late yesterday afternoon I wheeled into our boardroom at the Joni and Friends International Disability Center, a little weary from the day's work, and in need of refreshment for my ...
