A Veteran’s Life Transformed by the Love of Christ
JB’s mother gave birth to him at age 15 and he never met his father. He was adopted by his grandparents, but life with them was volatile. His stepfather...
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May
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Apr
Serving with Love: The Heart of a Volunteer in God’s Mission
The Lord’s call to Deb Butcher came through the radio… in a spot promoting Joni and Friends Family Retreats in her area in 2001. She had been looking for a...
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Feb
Hope and Healing for Veterans at Warrior Getaway
Jay always felt called to serve in the military. Like many family members who served before him, Jay had clear motivation: “We serve and fight...
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Dec
God’s Love and Hope for Families with Disabilities
I am so ready to celebrate our Savior’s birth with you, and I’m praying a fresh level of joy will fill our hearts and homes...
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Oct
A Veteran’s Journey to Genuine Connection Through Warrior Getaway
The day has finally come… the long-awaited embraces… the tears of relief. A warrior has come home. But quickly the excitement and joy falter...
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Sep
How a Veteran Found Healing and Shares Hope with Others
Trauma has been part of Kathy’s story since childhood. When she grew up, she joined the Army to serve her country and pay her way through college...
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Apr
Moving from Post-traumatic Stress to Post-traumatic Growth
What is it like to come home from war? Just ask Cedric and his wife Michelle. Cedric is a Navy Veteran who served our country for six years as a gunner’s...
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Jul
Showing Ukrainian Military Families the Healing Love of Jesus
The war in Ukraine rages on. Every day Ukrainian soldiers and their families endure trauma, danger, and fear as they fight for freedom. That’s why Joni...
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Sep
Remembering and Honoring Our Veterans Every Day of the Year
Alex, his wife Silvia, and their family arrived at their first Joni and Friends Warrior Getaway dealing with the far-reaching effects of post-traumatic…
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Apr
Warrior Getaway: A Full Family Immersion of Healing
“Everybody experiences combat differently,” says Matt, who sacrificially served our country in the Army for five years. Two deployments in Iraq as a nuclear...
