Onward and Upward to the Higher Ground with God
The Rocky Mountains have always captured my heart and gripped my imagination. My Uncle Ted had a ranch just northwest of Denver, and from the...
22
Jul
18
Jul
Beyond Limits: Life and Faith of a Quadriplegic Pastor
Having lived with paralysis for decades, Joel Vander Molen has faced daunting challenges since early childhood. He joins the Joni and Friends Ministry...
16
Jul
Life-Changing Is the Best Way to Describe Family Retreat
Bryan and Jennifer have two sons, Gunnar and Roa, who lives with significant disabilities. When Roa was little, his family heard about Joni and Friends...
15
Jul
Do Not Be Consumed
In Exodus 3, Moses notices something totally unnatural – it’s a bush that’s on fire, but it’s not burning up. Moses thought, ‘I will go over and see this...
15
Jul
A Silent Witness of Our Great Creator God
As a quadriplegic artist, I need the help of someone else’s hands whenever I wheel up to my easel. A friend must wash and prepare my brushes, pour...
12
Jul
It’s The People and Community That Make Family Retreat So Special
Kylie, a vivacious young woman with spina bifida, loves being part of the Joni and Friends community. She especially enjoys Family Retreat, and has attended...
11
Jul
Finding Hope and Purpose in Life with Disability
Looking back on nearly 40 years of marriage, Earle and Betty have seen God work in their family in powerful ways. For decades, Joni and Friends has supported...
10
Jul
Rosemery’s Face Lit Up as She Received Her New Wheelchair
Maria and her eighteen-year-old daughter, Rosemery, live in the high-desert city of Arequipa in southern Peru. Because of her multiple disabilities...
8
Jul
A Fearless Request
The scene is a prison cell in Rome. Paul has been in chains for over two years. He’s tired, his shackles are heavy, and his leg irons bite into his ankles...
4
Jul
Vicki Zoradi, Quadruple Amputee and Faithful Believer
On her 60th birthday, shortly after receiving a Teacher of the Year award, Vicki Zoradi was diagnosed with an innocuous kidney stone. But when the kidney...
