A Lifeline For The Weary
When Tiffany, a single mom, and her daughter, Macie, (who has cerebral palsy) came to their first Family Retreat, they wondered if they’d fit in. Macie...
3
Sep
1
Jun
The Joy I Found in Serving
When I was 12 years old, our good friend, Steve Pyne, invited my mother and I to serve at Family Retreat at Camp Allen. We didn’t know what to expect, but...
16
May
Don’t Miss This Slice of Heaven
Many weeks of the year, families impacted by disability can struggle with isolation and acceptance, they can feel worn down by routine appointments and the daily needs of life with ...
4
Apr
Little Brian
Hi, I'm Joni Eareckson Tada, and I'll never forget how much little Brian taught us at Family Retreats so many years ago. It was back in the 90s and he was...
4
Apr
You’ve Strengthened Families with Christ’s Love at Family Retreat
The job of caretaking is non-stop 24/7, with no let-up. Isolation and fatigue can rip even the strongest families apart. Medical and economic challenges...
3
Sep
Your Support Builds Strong Families at Family Retreat!
When a family living with disability arrives at Joni and Friends Family Retreat, your prayers and passion for ministry go before them, opening the door to a...
30
Aug
Joy, Hope and God’s Love at Family Retreat
It can be all too common to hear special-needs families say, “We don’t always feel like our family is loved and accepted.” All year long, families caring...
15
Jan
Heart for the Disabled (Day 3)
All this week we’ve been talking about families who are having a hard time and could use a reminder of God’s love. Today we want to ask you to write ...
11
Jan
Heart for the Disabled (Day 1)
It’s time to pull out your crayons, scissors, and craft paper! Joni needs to borrow your hands! Every year Joni chooses five families who could use some extra encouragement and ...
