June, 2016 | Joni and Friends

30 Jun

Assisted Suicide in Canada

By Joni and Friends|2016-06-30T00:00:00-07:00June 30, 2016|News|

Canada now has an assisted-suicide law – but not without some controversy. And that controversy centers on people with disabilities. On June 17, The Canadian Press couldn't help but put ...

28 Jun

A Fish on a Hook

By Joni and Friends|2016-06-28T00:00:00-07:00June 28, 2016|Uncategorized|

You can’t catch a fish with just a hook. You need some bait, too! A worm, a fly, or some other bait that looks like tasty food to a fish—that’s ...

28 Jun

Prayers Please!

By Joni and Friends|2023-07-12T14:12:22-07:00June 28, 2016|News|

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, ...

27 Jun

Because He Lives (Paul Buursma)

By Joni and Friends|2016-06-27T00:00:00-07:00June 27, 2016|News|

Years ago, back in 1998, I met a little boy with cerebral palsy named Paul Buursma at one of our Joni and Friends’ Family Retreats. He had a smattering of ...

23 Jun

Joni and Friends Releases Third Free Irresistible Church E-book: “Engaging Game Changers”

By Joni and Friends|2024-02-14T08:20:14-08:00June 23, 2016|News|

The third book to launch in our Irresistible Church series, “Engaging Game Changers,” is aimed at helping churches recruit, train and coach volunteers who can make a true difference in ...

23 Jun

Jesus Shines His Light…Everywhere

By Joni and Friends|2016-06-23T00:00:00-07:00June 23, 2016|News|

Late yesterday afternoon I wheeled into our boardroom at the Joni and Friends International Disability Center, a little weary from the day's work, and in need of refreshment for my ...

21 Jun

A Breakthrough Medication for MS

By Joni and Friends|2024-04-24T06:00:41-07:00June 21, 2016|News|

My friend Pat has multiple sclerosis and has been part of a clinical trial for a new MS medication – she has seen positive results. This year, the FDA finally ...

18 Jun

10 Ways to Care for Your Caregiver

By Joni and Friends|2016-06-18T00:00:00-07:00June 18, 2016|Uncategorized|

Caregivers are often the silent soldiers when it comes to taking care of the daily needs of someone with an illness or disability. Whether they are relatives, friends, or professionals, ...

17 Jun

Meet Our Corporate Partners

By Joni and Friends|2016-06-17T00:00:00-07:00June 17, 2016|News|

The ministry of Joni and Friends relies heavily on our wonderful volunteers – most of them are individuals, but some are corporate partners, like FedEx Freight. They truck our Wheels for the ...

17 Jun