Physical Isolation is a Painful Reality for People with Disabilities
Occasionally when Ken gives me a big hug, his embrace nearly shocks me. “Wow, that sure feels good,” I’ll laugh. And I mean it. At least 80% of my...
1
Sep
2
Jul
The Power of Jesus is on Display at Our Marriage Getaways!
Many people look at photos of Ken and me and say, “Look at them, they’re always smiling… what a happy couple!” In one sense, they are right. Ken and I are...
30
Mar
Lifting Families Out of Isolation
“As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!” Psalm 40:17 When ...
2
Feb
Joni’s House is my Legacy
Having traveled to 57 countries, I’ve seen countless disabled people in impoverished places trying desperately to eke out a living. Once when I was in the...
7
Jul
National Coronavirus Recovery Commission
Back in March, on the first day of sheltering-in-place, my friend Kay James of The Heritage Foundation contacted me, “Joni, we want you to serve on the...
1
Jun
Together We Must Keep Ministering!
Through years of quadriplegia, I have drawn tremendous comfort from the verse above. During every battle with pressure sores, lung infections, cancer, and...
3
Apr
Give Joy and Encouragement to Families with Special Needs!
Family Retreats humble me. The families Ken and I meet are powerful examples of God’s sustaining grace to the weary and wounded. Like the Trotters. Things...
5
Feb
A Prayerful Blessing
Awhile back, I turned 70 and I am still delighting in reading the many encouraging notes you and others sent me – you’ve humbled me with your reflections...
1
Nov
Thank You for an Incredible 2019!
Because I serve on the board of Joni and Friends, I always get a ‘first look’ at the fruit of our outreach for the year. And 2019 has been amazing! ...
7
Nov
From the Heart
When Joni and I serve in this ministry together, we experience double the joy. It happened this year at the Family Retreats we attended – we saw God rescue broken ...
