Celebrate the Miracle of God’s Grace Through My Accident
Which anniversaries do you celebrate? Your wedding anniversary? Maybe a milestone at work—or “work-iversary” as some of my teammates at Joni and Friends...
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Jul
6
Jul
Joni’s Heart on Faith
One of my favorite stories about faith is in Mark chapter five. There we witness a desperate, hemorrhaging woman push her way through the crowd...
3
Jul
The Love of Jesus Holds Our Marriage Together
More than four decades have passed since Ken and I began our married life in 1982. And as we celebrate our wedding anniversary on July 3, I marvel...
23
Jun
Did The Americans With Disabilities Act Really Guarantee Change?
When I was a member of the National Council on Disability in the late 1980s, our group helped draft what became the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
11
Jun
The Beautiful Friendship Behind Kathren’s Cloud: A True Story of Love and Faith
There was a time when I spent hours every week at the easel, painting and sketching. I did it for enjoyment, but I also pushed myself to improve...
1
Jun
Sacrificial Love and Long-Term Care: Living Out Christ’s Example
My friend Larry lived for over 40 years with quadriplegia. He had come to Christ shortly after his accident and his wife was able to take good care of him...
16
May
How to Battle Depression with Scripture, Prayer, and Gratitude
Over the years, I have had to climb my way up out of depression time and time again. At first, my depression came from the great disappointment...
14
May
How God Redeemed My Life in the Face of Anguish
When I started to seriously consider the lordship of Christ in my life, I wanted to get rid of everything that reminded me of my “bad old days...
17
Apr
Good Friday: A Day to Remember Christ’s Ultimate Sacrifice
Every year around this time—right before Easter—a certain plant comes alive on my patio with bright, red blossoms. It is a Euphorbia milii, commonly known as...
11
Apr
Yosemite’s Majestic Beauty: A Powerful Reflection of God’s Infinite Power
Yosemite National Park is one of the most glorious places on earth. Tucked deep into the High Sierra mountains of California, this park covers nearly...
