All Saints Day
Tomorrow is All Saints Day on the church calendar – it's when we remember great Christian men and women of the past who've been used mightily of God. I remember ...
31
Oct
30
Oct
Reformation Day
What is special about tomorrow? A lot of people will be dressing up in costumes. But did you know that there is something else special about tomorrow that has nothing ...
28
Oct
After-Gardening Reflections
This past weekend, Ken and I spent an hour trimming our backyard shrubs and fall flowers. Everything from the array of delicate little hydrangea buds with their complex color, to ...
26
Oct
Jacob and Miller
Friendships formed at Family Retreat often last a lifetime. Meet Jacob, one of our stellar short-term missionaries (STMs), and his buddy Miller. Miller is passionate about music, his love for ...
25
Oct
Are You in Need of a Ramp?
My heart breaks when I learn of a special-needs family that requires a ramp at home… but insurance just won't cover it. Well, that problem is on its way to ...
23
Oct
Hope Song
K.W. and Kenisa are a brother and sister who know how to make friends. How? With music! K.W. is 16 and plays the guitar. Kenisa is 14 and plays the ...
23
Oct
Three Sisters Share the Secret to JOY!
Volunteer to serve! That’s what these three sisters have chosen to do. Every week at Joni and Friends, they’re leading tours, sending cards to kids, preparing mailings – whatever is ...
22
Oct
Kids’ Corner: Check out the Fun!
Recently after I spoke at a local church, I met (actually, I fell in love with) little David. What a personality – you should have seen him zipping around in ...
19
Oct
My Mangled Earrings
I once admired the earrings my friend, Ann, was wearing – they were square, smooth, flat, and made of gold. When I remarked how beautiful they were, she replied, "They're ...
18
Oct
Listen to FamilyTalk Today!
In February of this year, I gave a message on healing at the National Religious Broadcaster’s closing session – it created quite a stir. It was aired on many Christian radio ...
