Meet Mallory and Zach
Recently, Zach Holler and his sister Mallory came by the International Disability Center for a visit -- these two have BVVL syndrome, a rare, progressive, neurodegenerative motor neuron disorder. They ...
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Sep
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Sep
Cry Out 2016
Never before have I seen so many brothers and sisters in Christ gathering to pray for America. And you can see why. Everywhere we look, whether movies, magazines, the nightly ...
18
Sep
Maddy and Rosie
Disabilities can be polarizing, especially for kids and teenagers. When Maddy, who has cerebral palsy, started third grade, she didn’t have any friends. But one special person came alongside her ...
12
Sep
Finding Peace in Pain
I never really know when the pain in my hip and back will start growling, but when it does… it can hit hard. Like this past weekend. But God gave ...
10
Sep
A Spectacle of Glory
Every Christian wonders, Exactly why did God create me? Well, God created you for one purpose, and that is to showcase His glory – He wants you to enjoy it, ...
8
Sep
Paralympic Athlete Spotlight: Jarryd Wallace
Following surgery complications that led to the amputation of his leg, Jarryd Wallace competed in the 2012 London Paralympics. He is returning this year to the 2016 Rio Paralympics to ...
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...
2
Sep
Don’t be Nice
That doesn’t sound right, does it? Don’t be nice?!? Aren’t we supposed to be nice? Nope! The Bible never says we’re supposed to be nice. Instead, the Bible uses words ...
1
Sep
Appointment at Target
Last weekend, as I was cruising down an aisle at Target, I ran into Merilly who recognized me – she introduced me to her little girl Adeline, who proceeded to ...
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...
