Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope

Joni Eareckson Tada

Listening to God

October 7, 2020

Dark emotions can easily drag you under. Instead of listening to your feelings, listen to God’s promises, and remember all that he has done for you. As you reflect on his many gifts and blessings, you will be lifted up.

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Battling depression is hard work, and it starts with a change in thinking. Allow your thinking to be guided by Scripture. Do the hard work of continually bringing your thoughts back to the promises of God. As you believe God, you will be saying "no" to depression and "yes" to the joy of the Lord.
October 6, 2020
Depression is a fearsome opponent that will try to convince you that your life has no purpose and nothing is worth doing. But you can't live by your feelings. You must learn to act on what God says is true and trust in his promises. Fight to live by faith, even when it's hard.
October 5, 2020
Scripture says to give thanks in all things. But what if you don't feel thankful? Step out in faith, give thanks for the small things, and your feelings will catch up. The more you give thanks, the more your life will be characterized by joy and gratitude.
October 2, 2020
Your hardships are never wasted. The Lord uses your struggles and trials to accomplish his purposes and reach people with the Gospel. Pray for a willing heart to align your priorities with the Lord's, for his glory. 
October 1, 2020
"So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." When your schedule feels overwhelming, take one day at a time and seek the Lord for wisdom on how best to organize your days. He will guide you!
September 30, 2020
Whether it’s a quiet moment in the garden, reading a good book, or enjoying a cup of hot coffee, appreciate the restful moments God gives. They are blessings that refresh and renew your soul, especially when you are weary.
September 29, 2020
Poverty and neglect are common realities for children with disabilities in developing nations – children like Joey in Tanzania. Joni shares his story today, and she invites you to be part of a special event that will equip you to uphold the cause of people with disabilities around the world.
September 28, 2020
Joni and Friends loves to serve families with special needs. Our Texas office, and a group of volunteers, recently exemplified how a little bit of ministry in the name of Jesus can go a long way in brightening the hope of downcast hearts. Be inspired and consider how you can pour out the love of God to those in need.
September 25, 2020
God has made all things for his glory and our good – even horseshoe crabs! As Joni recalls sweet memories of family trips to the beach, she also marvels at God’s unique design and purpose for this amazing sea creature. May you be inspired to thank God for all he has made!
September 24, 2020
Joni is having some fun on the radio today. She’s praising her husband and sharing one of his recipes. Just a hint – it’s crusty and greasy and salty!
September 23, 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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