Sometime ago, I came across a blog by Ryan Haack entitled, “Ryan Does Stuff.” I love Ryan’s perspective on life and knew that his writing would encourage many others. So, let me introduce to you, Ryan Haack and share his blog … [Read more...]
chrissy- it could happen to you
September 9, 2011 By
I met a friend of mine, Catherine and her daughter, Chrissy through Joni and Friends Family Retreats. Catherine is taking an online class and her classroom discussions are done via conversations online. The whole class can read and respond to … [Read more...]
jonathan- a little extra
March 30, 2011 By
In February of 2010 on Season 9 of American Idol, it was hard to miss a young, 16 year old contestant with an incredible spark. But the moments when that spark really lit up was when Maddy Curtis spoke about her family. Maddy is from a family of 12 … [Read more...]
rebekah-from prison of pain to pulpit of praise
November 2, 2010 By
“Have you met Rebekah?” asked one of the campers to another. “Oh my gosh, have you seen her smile?” was the reply. During the first 24 hours of our Joni and Friends Family Retreat in Oregon this past August, the whispers … [Read more...]
Twin Rocks Family Retreat-for such a time as this
September 9, 2010 By
Cars began arriving to the cheers of the awaiting crowd of volunteers, also known as Short Term Missionaries or STMs. Each family who drove into the conference center was coming for five days of rest, refreshment and restoration. Each person who had … [Read more...]
kyla-chosen to be my daughter
June 1, 2010 By
submitted by Kyla's mother, Timi Kyla is my daughter. At 3 months old, she was diagnosed with 8P- Syndrome (A rare chromosomal disorder involving deletion of the short arm (p) of chromosome 8 resulting in various abnormalities), with a deletion … [Read more...]
zachary-loved for who he is
March 20, 2010 By
A single mom with a three year old daughter, having to flee an abusive husband, staying with a family from her church, no money, no bank account, no education, no job, how could a baby with Down Syndrome be a blessing? One of the most influential … [Read more...]
Sam Hears God
February 24, 2010 By
As Cheryl and Rob were getting ready to leave the hospital with their brand new baby boy, the social worker’s words came as quite a shock, “I’m so glad you want to take him home.” In their late 30’s, they had been extremely excited about … [Read more...]
The Miraculous Story of Charlie Wedemeyer
January 27, 2010 By
When I was in high school, the coach of one of our top rival high school football teams, Los Gatos High, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. When our marching band would head out to the field, we … [Read more...]
Stories of Hope and New Life from Across the World
January 13, 2010 By
I’ve recently learned about an organization called, “Partners International” which partners with many missionary minded ministries, some of which happen to work with people with disabilities. They sent me these two stories to share with our … [Read more...]
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