Family Retreat: An Oasis for the Weary, an Anchor for the Soul
Shauna always knew there would be a “changing of the guard.” Her parents, Burt and Sharon, spoke about the family’s future plans openly. BJ, Shauna’s brother...
9
Oct
8
Oct
Joni and Friends President Laura Gardner Announces Her Role Change
After overseeing two years of strong growth and globally expanding ministry among individuals living with disability, Laura Gardner has announced...
7
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...
5
Oct
Discovering Love and Support at a Family Retreat
Nearly two decades ago, Shirley was faced with one of the biggest choices of her life. Her granddaughter, Roseanne, needed a primary caregiver...
4
Oct
Prison Management Company CoreCivic Honored as Inmates Restore 55,000th Wheelchair for People in Need
Over the past seventeen years, inmates at the South Central Correctional Facility (SCCF) in Clifton, Tennessee, have restored over 25,000 donated wheelchairs...
2
Oct
Robby’s Wheelchair and the Love of Jesus Changes His Family’s Life
The afternoon is dragging on, damp and heavy. It’s like somebody put a lid over Manila and turned up the heat... Patricia looks over at Robby...
1
Oct
Joni Eareckson Tada Celebrates Her 75th Birthday After Nearly 60 Years of Quadriplegia
When Joni Eareckson Tada broke her neck in a diving accident at the age of 17, doctors told her she could expect to live 10 years with her type...
30
Sep
Climbing Upward
When I jot a note, I always sign off with, “onward and upward.” Like Philippians 3, "forgetting what lies behind, I press on." Now… I cannot walk...
27
Sep
It’s My Job!
When the world wakes up Monday morning and goes to work, many people with disabilities ask a simple question. What are they supposed to do today? Watching...
27
Sep
The Beauty of the Horse Shines Through the Darkness
Depending on the type of painting, I don’t always keep scraps from my planning process, things like original color tests, rough sketches, and experiments...
