Joni eareckson tada

Recently Joni Eareckson Tada “celebrated” 50 years of being a quadriplegic. Last week, she wrote a wonderful article that where she laid out some lessons she has learned over the past 50 years. Thi…

When Joni Eareckson Tada broke her neck in a diving accident at the age of 17, doctors told her she could expect to live 10 years with her type...

Decades ago, when I was still young in my wheelchair, I was excited about all the things I was learning about God. The more I learned about him, the more...

Joni Eareckson Tada Just the name, “Joni” evokes admiration for a woman who has dedicated her life to championing the disabled worldwide, and using her many gifts to encourage men and women regardless of life situation. Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends® Ministries, she also hosts the 4:00 radio program “Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing

Joni's unique gift of art shows that God's strength is made known in our weaknesses. Photo courtesy of Joni and Friends.

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Joni, from her moving booklet Hope . . . The Best of Things: I sure hope I can bring this wheelchair to heaven. Now, I know that’s not theologically correct. But I hope to bring it and put it in a little corner of heaven, and then in my new, perfect, glorified body, standing on grateful glorified legs, I’ll stand next to my Savior, holding his nail-pierced hands. I’ll say, “Thank you, Jesus,” and he will know that I mean it, because he knows me. He’ll recognize me from the fellowship we’re…

Tabletalk: For our readers who are unfamiliar with your story, would you share how you became quadriplegic? Joni Eareckson Tada: For years, I was one of those who insisted, “Handicaps ... %}

MOTIVATED--Joni Eareckson Tada paints a Christmas picture by holding the paintbrush in her mouth. Tada has been an inspiration to people with disabilities throughout the world, having overseen the renovation and distribution of more 14,000 wheelchairs worldwide. An author, singer, public speaker and founder of Joni and Friends, a Christian foundation focused on the needs of people with disabilities, Tada's <a…