When Goodness Comes Home
O dear God, “Where there will be only goodness.” After centuries of war, greed, and lust. After indulgences shamelessly practiced After hatred, hostility, jealousy and abuse...
21
May
11
May
Don’t Ask for Trials
I was at a conference, speaking about the benefits that come from embracing God in difficult trials. But I was stunned when a woman approached me afterward...
10
May
A Nail in a Sure Place
You would agree, the world is teetering on the brink of despair. So much division and social isolation, people no longer know how to trust each other...
8
May
The Lord is my Protector
I remember when I was in first grade, and my older sister Kathy and I were walking home from school. A car suddenly pulled over and a strange man opened his...
7
May
Wonderfully Made
Years ago, my friend was racing me in my wheelchair across an icy parking lot. It was freezing, and we wanted to reach our warm van. Suddenly, she slipped...
6
May
Abide in Christ
My friend Leslie recently attended a virtual conference, and she said to me, “Joni, I really needed that event; it super-charged my spiritual batteries, and...
5
May
Opposite Colors
As an artist, when I want to highlight a certain part of my painting, I always use colors that are opposites on the color wheel. If I want to draw attention...
4
May
God’s Providence In Pain
When I think about the providence of God, I love this definition by John Piper: “God’s providence carries his plans into action and guides all things toward...
3
May
Let Your Light Shine
Sometimes chronic pain can cast a shadow over my heart, clouding my perspective and making everything look dark. When that happens, I brighten my outlook...
2
May
Our First Night Home
I have a hero, and her name is Rika. She has a neuromuscular disorder that has relegated her to bed for more than 15 years. She’s a constant source of...
