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This is an amazing video about a girl who was diagnosed as "severely autistic" and "mentally retarded" but because of her parent's relentless dedication, they experience breakthrough in Carly's silent, secret world... … [Read more...]

How God Uses Sam to Change an Entire Church

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How God Uses Sam to Change an Entire Church (and a 12 year old girl) Story Submitted by Nancy and Anne Meador Edited by Kara Ferris Nancy- Our forever connection to Joni and Friends Family Retreats began when our daughter, Anne was 12 - … [Read more...]

Sam Hears God

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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...]

Stories of Hope and New Life from Across the World

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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...]

joseph-look into my eyes

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A week before Christmas, I got an email from a gal who will be with us on our team as we go into Ghana in April with Joni's, Wheels for the World program. She was simply sending Christmas greetings. We began a conversation via email and she mentioned … [Read more...]

When God Speaks

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Submitted by Justin’s mother, Debbie When God Speaks About 10 years ago, as a young mother of a toddler with severe mental disabilities, I was struggling with how God could love my son (and me as well). It was very evident that Justin could sin … [Read more...]

justin-a much needed reminder

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When our families come to Joni and Friends camp, they are given a buddy for each person with a disability.  That buddy is called a, Short Term Missionary or STM for short.  The second time Justin, his mother and sister came, we partnered Justin … [Read more...]

evan- teaching us how to love

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evan Written by Evan's mom, Nancy In the past several months God has been showing me the contrast between my current circumstances and those of my friends with teens.  So many friends and family have teens who cause them such heartache and … [Read more...]