At the Beginning
In 1979 when I moved to California to begin Joni and Friends, the staff included me and two co-workers – but we had a big dream, and knew that we ...
17
Aug
15
Aug
Inaugural Global Congress on Sports and Christianity
Not long after the accident in which I became a quadriplegic, I met Brad Parks, the legendary inspiration behind the sport of wheelchair tennis. It was at a Los Angeles ...
12
Aug
Elder Source
Two years ago I met Vivian, a ninety-year-old Jewish woman who was very near the end of her life. Despite the efforts of her son, she had been resisting the ...
29
Jul
Summer Interns
Meet the most exceptional group of Cause 4 Life interns ever – these young students have boundless energy, a passion for Jesus, and hearts that love to sing. They just ...
29
Jul
49 Years of Quadriplegia
This Saturday, July 30, marks 49 years since Joni’s diving accident. Joni’s life was changed forever. But through all of the challenges, God has worked through Joni’s disability to reveal ...
26
Jul
Face of Anguish
I was recently going through my art files and came across this portrait from years ago (the original I drew was destroyed, but it was re-created for the movie Joni). ...
28
Jun
Prayers Please!
Tomorrow is recording day and I would love your prayers. Recording days are pretty physically demanding for me. The best scenario is a good night sleep tonight, full breath, ...
23
Apr
Raising the Perfectly Imperfect Child
When I was first injured and new to quadriplegia, my parents’ support made all the difference. My mother’s frequent visits to wash my hair and Daddy’s crutches “click-clacking” down the ...
11
Sep
September 11 (Excerpt from The God I Love)
On September 11, 2001, all hell broke loose. “Joni, wake up!” Judy shook my shoulder hard at seven in the morning. “Wh-what?” Through my grogginess, I immediately knew something awful ...
9
Sep
Thank You, Monthly Donors!
Every month, you are sending the Good News of the Gospel to people affected by disability. Here at home and across the globe, your faithful prayers and continuing support are ...
