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
12
May
Anniversary of Dr. Zhang Xu
My longtime friend, Judy Butler (pictured in blue), recently served as a volunteer at our International Family Retreat in China. After the retreat, she and her companion Robyn traveled seven ...
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 ...
27
Mar
The Empty Tomb: Jeremy’s Egg
Happy Easter! If you have kids or grandkids, today is very likely to be a fun day for them — what with church plays, Easter egg hunts, and yummy chocolate ...
2
Mar
Star Kid of the Month: Sam
Sam is our March Star Kid. He is six years old. Lots of kids have to learn how to walk and talk. But Sam has had to learn how to ...
14
Feb
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s a day for flowers, chocolates, romantic dinners … and it’s the day I get to celebrate my sweet husband of 33 years, Ken Tada! That day ...
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 ...
18
Dec
A Living Nativity for Beka
A living nativity is kind of like a Christmas play, but instead of sitting still and watching the play on a stage, everyone walks from one place to another to ...
18
Dec
Phillip’s Love Bears
Meet Phillip — a young man with a powerful ministry! Soon after his birth, Phillip was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome. This disorder often results ...
8
Dec
Congratulations to Zhang Xu and His Ministry!
It was nearly two decades ago that Dr. Zhang Xu from the People’s Republic of China broke his neck in a diving accident, much like I did. Zhang Xu also ...
