An Easter Story
Ever wonder what happened during those three days Jesus was in the grave? First, here’s the back story: when Jesus said, “It is finished” on the cross, He dropped His head, gave up His spirit, and…
5
Apr
2
Apr
Celebrating Resurrection Power
Come with me through the dawning mist as we hurry to catch up with Mary Magdalene. She is only a few steps ahead on the garden path, weeping and overcome with sorrow. The tomb comes into view and Mary, disbelieving, rubs her wet eyes…
29
Mar
What Holy Week Can Teach Us about Disappointment
Seasons of disappointment challenge us to understand God's idea of "good," if we’ll but listen. For it so easy to praise God when times are good… but far more difficult when times are bad.
27
Mar
Finding God’s Grace Amid a New Disability or Diagnosis
Not long ago, a distraught family member wrote a letter asking if I would please speak with a young man named Tommy who had just broken his neck body surfing. As I stared at the letter, I wept and shook my head, wondering what to say...
4
Mar
We Are Called to Love like Jesus
Recently, a wonderful friend came to care for me when my husband, Ken, went on a fishing trip. Like anyone who has taken Ken’s place as my caregiver...
18
Jan
Celebrate the Sanctity of Life: A Powerful Call to Protect Life
When I served on the National Council on Disability in the ‘80s, all 15 bi-partisan council members responded vehemently against a report...
17
Dec
God’s Love and Welcome in the Christmas Wreath: A Heartfelt Message
I challenged myself to convey a lively welcome through what could have been a stagnant still life painting of a wreath on a door. I did not merely stop...
27
Oct
Sunday Evenings with Joni: Conversations About Life’s Chaos and Amazing Grace
Caring for me is something that my husband, Ken, gladly signed up to do when we married in 1982. We took our vows, for better or for worse, in sickness...
15
Oct
Faith Lessons from the Steeplechase of Life
Growing up around horses, I knew a thing or two about their traits and athletic abilities. You can catch a glimpse of that in a watercolor painting...
17
Sep
Christian Contentment in Pain: How to Trust God Daily
Every day begins with a choice. Will I choose a bright outlook or a gloomy one, a contented spirit or a miserable one, a pursuit of God or a pursuit...