Joni and Friends – författare

Disability has a way of trying even the best of marriages. The cumulative effects of daily routines that never vary, social isolation, financial pressures, unmet expectations, and a life that is vastly different from most couples can wear on the spirits of the strongest husband and wife. Without Christ firmly in the center of the suffering, a spouse can crack under the pressure that disability brings to the marriage.Ken Tada, husband to Joni Eareckson Tada, shares that disability does not have to be the defining word in your marriage. Instead disability is an invitation for you and your spouse to depend on Jesus in your weakness, and grow closer to each other than you ever thought possible. Ken shares how spouses can openly communicate about needs, expectations, disappointments, and then ask God for the help you need. As you ask, the transforming love of Jesus will be poured into your own heart, so you can be poured out for your spouse. Be encouraged that God knows you and your spouse intimately, and promises that when you are weak, he is strong and will be an ever-present help in the trouble you are facing.

A loved one has walked out on you. A car crash has left you disabled and in constant pain. You or a family member just received a serious medical diagnosis. Even worse, perhaps you've just returned from a funeral.How do you begin to piece your life together after it has been changed forever? When suffering waylays you, it doesn't seem as if anything will be "normal " again. How do you take steps to move from surviving to thriving?Rebecca Olson walks you through the questions you may be asking of yourself and God as you process a long-term trial or a devastating loss, and she invites you to consider how your heartache, your illness, and your sorrow can be a platform for experiencing the grace of God in ways you never thought possible.She urges you not to walk the path of pain alone, but to lean into Christian community and to experience the blessing of sharing the comfort that the Lord gives you as you pour out your pain honestly before him. Suffering is an invitation to know the heart of Jesus and to hope in the restoration that the Lord will work on behalf of his children.

God Made Me Unique is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps children understand that every person is made in God’s image and has value, dignity, and worth regardless of appearance or ability.Set in a Sunday school classroom, the story introduces readers to Brie, a new girl whose arrival gives the class an opportunity to learn about differences with curiosity, kindness, and care. As Brie’s teacher explains why she wears headphones and the children begin to get to know her, they are gently guided toward a biblical understanding of what it means for each person to be uniquely created by God.Told in a charming rhyming style, this colorful hardcover book helps address fear and misunderstanding surrounding special needs while encouraging children to treat others with compassion and respect. With a special section in the back for parents and caregivers, it also equips families to have thoughtful, loving conversations that deepen a child’s understanding of God, themselves, and others.

The Gospel in Hard Times for Students is a compassionate small group study that helps young people discover how suffering can deepen their faith and draw them closer to Jesus.Created by Joni and Friends, this eight-session resource guides students through honest questions about pain, hardship, and God’s presence in the midst of suffering. Pointing consistently to Jesus as the Good Shepherd, it helps young men and women explore how trials can shape their understanding of God’s purposes and strengthen their trust in him.Designed for meaningful group discussion, the study includes leader’s notes, real-life stories, biblical application, suggested video clips, and action plans that bring gospel truth into everyday struggles. As students learn how the church bears one another’s burdens, they are encouraged not only to seek comfort for themselves, but also to walk with compassion alongside those who are afflicted, disabled, and marginalized.