Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope

Joni Eareckson Tada

A House of Feasting

November 23, 2020

How does bologna stuffing sound? Newlywed Joni Eareckson Tada wasn’t so sure, but she wanted to keep the peace. Listen as Joni shares about her first Thanksgiving as a married woman!

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Embracing children with disabilities at your church will take effort and sacrifice. But Christian service is always sacrificial. Don’t be afraid to open your hearts to children with disabilities. Joni and Friends has helpful resources to guide you!
November 20, 2020
When tragedies and hardships hit, it is easy to be overwhelmed by your emotions – and yes, there is a time to feel deeply. But there also comes a time when you must think and not allow feelings to be your guide. Instead, direct your thoughts to the truths of Scripture and the trustworthiness of God.
November 19, 2020
Joni is reaching into the musical archives to share one of her songs with you! Rejoice with her that we can look forward to heaven and singing with our Savior!
November 18, 2020
Jesus is your model for living a life of righteousness and obedience. You are called to imitate him even in suffering. If you are feeling overwhelmed by suffering today, look to Jesus. He did not complain, but prayerfully and patiently submitted to the will of his Father. Be an imitator of your joyful, courageous Savior!
November 17, 2020
Joni wants to help your church be equipped to serve people with disabilities. A special program is not necessary – just a willing heart - and Joni and Friends has great resources to help you!
November 16, 2020
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a distressing trial? Like all your strength is gone? Jesus understands your weakness, and he has opened the door to the grace, courage, and strength you need to persevere. No need to knock! Jesus has the door wide open for you.
November 13, 2020
When you are suffering and struggling to keep your head above water, go to the Word of God. Recite it; memorize it; depend on it. God’s Word never fails!
November 12, 2020
Today we give thanks for the servicemen and women who have sacrificed for our country. Pray for veterans and their families, especially those living with disability. May they find hope and healing in the Lord Jesus. Watch the flag ceremony.
November 11, 2020
In honor of Family Caregivers Month, look for opportunities to bless a parent, child, spouse, sibling, or other family member who is faithfully serving a loved one with a disability. Perhaps a meal, an afternoon of respite, or a note of encouragement. Bring the hope of Christ to a weary caregiver today!
November 10, 2020
Much like Jacob, you may have wrestled with God and left the encounter with a limp. But often brokenness is central to God’s transformation in your life. Do not despise the wounds that will not go away, but rejoice in how God shows up in the brokenness. Watch Joni and Ken's video.
November 9, 2020
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About Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope

Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope is a broadcast ministry of Joni and Friends committed to bringing the Gospel and practical help to people impacted by disability around the world. Joni and Friends has been advancing disability ministry for over 40 years. Their mission to glorify God, communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability answers the call found in Luke 14 to “bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame… so that my house will be full.”

About Joni Eareckson Tada

Paralyzed as the result of a diving accident at age 17, Joni Eareckson Tada envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. As the Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, she is known worldwide as an author, speaker, disability rights advocate and radio personality. Her 10,000 radio programs are broadcast across the country and around the world, inspiring listeners to realize that there is hope in every hardship.
Joni Eareckson Tada is an esteemed Christian stateswoman and respected global leader in disability advocacy. Although a 1967 diving accident left her a quadriplegic, she emerged from rehabilitation with a determination to help others with similar disabilities. Mrs. Tada serves as CEO of Joni and Friends, a Christian organization which provides programs and services for thousands of special-needs families around the world. President Reagan appointed Mrs. Tada to the National Council on Disability, then reappointed by President George H.W. Bush. During her tenure, the ADA was passed and signed into law. Mrs. Tada served as advisor to Condoleezza Rice on the Disability Advisory Committee to the U.S. State Department. She served as Senior Associate for Disability Concerns for the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization. The Colson Center on Christian Worldview awarded Joni Tada its prestigious William Wilberforce Award, and she was also inducted into
Indiana Wesleyan University’s Society of World Changers. 
Joni Eareckson Tada has been awarded several honorary degrees, including Doctor of Humanities from Gordon College and Doctor of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary. She is an effective communicator, sharing her inspirational message in books, through artwork, radio, and other media. Joni Tada served as General Editor of the Beyond Suffering Bible, a special edition published by Tyndale for people affected by disability. Joni and her husband Ken were married in 1982 and reside in Calabasas, California.

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