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My Father’s Identity
It being Father’s Day, it is no surprise that I’m remembering John King Eareckson, my Daddy. I was born to him late in life, the last of four daughters. I loved being his little buddy, shadowing him around the farm, working hard to mimic him. Whether it was how he curried the horses or mixed…
Seeing Clearly
Burnt toast, spilled coffee, and wrinkled clothes. Just a few things to add to your morning, after forgetting to set the alarm. Oh, and let’s not forget the sore back, the anxious spouse or special needs child that demands your attention. Yes, the special needs child that you love desperately, but consumes so much time,…
An Even Better Identity
Subscribe to the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Play Spotify “God not only showed me the purpose for Ryan’s life, he showed me the purpose of mine. I asked Him to save my son Ryan’s life and He saved me.” No father is ever prepared to hear that his child will be…
The AMA Reaffirms Its Stance Against Physician-Assisted Suicide
We applaud the American Medical Association (AMA) for reaffirming its stance against physician-assisted suicide at their annual meeting in Chicago this June. As their Code of Medical Ethics Opinion 5.7 states, “Physician assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer, would be difficult or impossible to control, and would pose serious societal…
Fatherhood From a Different Lens
When courage seems lost, fathers need a friend who can open their eyes to the sovereignty of God’s grace and his power to transform even the most difficult circumstances into times we can celebrate God’s goodness and experience his joy. For parents, the realization that your child has a disability hits hard. But be encouraged…
Join the Celebration!
This year marks a big milestone for me. I am turning 70 and I can hardly believe it! With every year, I get even more passionate about reaching people with disabilities for Christ. So, this year I’m donating my birthday to Joni and Friends! I’m looking for 70 friends, or better yet 700 friends, to donate $70 dollars…
Beside Bethesda & Hope Overflowing
In Joni’s 31-day devotional, Beside Bethesda, she writes about contentment, unanswered prayer, transformation through suffering and hoping in God. For $15 you can read what Joni shares of her own experiences along with profound biblical insights, and you will discover the deep inside healing God has for you. And now, you can journal your thoughts and prayers along with your daily reading! The Hope Overflowing Journal is…
Coping with Grief and Loss
Whether it’s the result of an unexpected diagnosis, a life-changing disability, the end of a marriage, or the loss of a loved one, grief can arrive suddenly… and it can take up residence without an invitation. Although we will all encounter loss and grief at some point, we aren’t meant to walk through it alone.…
Zealous About the Things of God
Some days I find myself dreaming about the way things used to be. In my young years I was zealous about the things of God; I wanted to be a missionary and I was willing to go anywhere in the world for Jesus. But in 2015 tragedy struck my life like a sharp and unexpected…
Loving the Least of These
Meet Andy Flores, who was born with no arms and recently came with his parents to International Family Retreat! Because of your financial generosity and steadfast prayers for families living with disability, Andy and his family experienced the joy, hope, and love of Jesus! Their lives will never be the same and you’ve renewed their faith! Thank…