Experience God’s Love and Refuge at Family Retreat
Throughout the Bible, God provides His people with refuge—places to rest and safe harbor when life gets stormy. Psalm 9 calls God a stronghold in times of...
6
Mar
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Jan
Family Retreat Sparks Hope and Strength for Special Needs Families
Jesus beautifully demonstrated how to love and serve others by walking with them. At Joni and Friends®, we do not simply provide programs for or give...
14
Mar
God Weaves Stories of Love and Joy at Family Retreat
Ellie’s heart races as the first van pulls up to Family Retreat. It’s Ellie’s first time volunteering with Joni and Friends and she’s been paired...
11
Mar
New Church, New Friends: A Family’s Journey to Belonging
You’re in the sanctuary as the service begins. There’s a family beside you that you might not even notice, but look closer… Sitting between his parents...
31
Jan
Creating a Community of Care for Families with Special Needs
Daniel and Sarah have three children: Sam (13), Abby (11), and Ellie (3). When Ellie was born, she struggled with breathing and airway issues...
14
Aug
Rediscovering God’s Goodness at Joni and Friends Retreats & Getaways
At twenty-five years old, Maribeth had big plans for her life: graduate from nursing school, work off school debt, have a healthy baby, and enjoy a “normal...
12
Mar
God Renews Hope Through Wheels for the World
The first thing our Knoxville Wheels for the World™ team noticed about José (31) was his contagious smile; he also lives with cerebral palsy and is non...
23
Jan
Special Needs Families Find Belonging at Family Retreat in Tennessee
When Niki and Jason brought their four-year-old daughter Annabelle to Family Retreat, they did not know what to expect. They did, however, need rest...
26
Oct
Family Retreat “Changed us from the inside out!”
Families living with disability face spiritual, emotional, and financial challenges every day. For single parents like Janet, the demands of disability can be...
19
Aug
God’s Faithfulness Shines Through Wheels for the World in Guatemala
Twelve-year-old Wilmer from Guatemala doesn’t have use of his legs. His father abandoned the family when Wilmer was a baby. Years later, when Wilmer’s mother...