Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope

Jesus Christ came to preach good news to the poor and proclaim the Lord’s favor, not to execute God’s justice. In his mercy, God is delaying the final judgment to allow many more people to hear and receive the Gospel. Make the most of the time left until the Day of Christ – preach the good news! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni...

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God’s Word commands you to give thanks for everything. But surely he does not expect you to thank him for my heartaches and suffering! Yes, even the painful trials in your life are an occasion for thanksgiving. Though you will not feel thankful for those hard things, you can give thanks for them, knowing that they are part of God’s perfect plan for your life. -------- Thank you for listening! Your...

God loves to take ordinary things – a staff, a cross, a wheelchair – and set them apart for his glory. Consider what ordinary things you may have in your life that you can give to God for his use. He will fill them with new meaning, and fill you with hope in the process! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a w...

The only way to develop a true appreciation for prayer is to pray! The more you pray the more you will enjoy doing it. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you nurture a deeper love for prayer! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the b...

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God blesses each believer with gifts to be used for his glory. Rather than compare yourself to others, give thanks to God for the gifts he has perfectly matched just for you. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Chr...

It’s World Radio Day! Joni and Friends is so thankful for our station partners who help broadcast the message of hope in hardship around the world. If you are blessed by Joni’s radio programs, share them with a friend! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope,...

Bearing fruit in the Christian life requires pruning and cutting. When you endure hardship and pain, do not lose heart. God is using your suffering to prepare you for a great harvest! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the bo...

-------- Thank you for listening!  Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org .   Find more encouragement on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and YouTube .

Many people are searching for truth and meaning in all the wrong places. Rejoice that as a follower of Jesus, you know the Way, the Truth, and the Life! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of th...

The starting place for any genuine spiritual growth in your life is a deeper understanding of the sinfulness of your own heart. Be aware of its predisposition toward depravity, deception, and double-mindedness. Readily confess your sins and call on the mercy of your Savior! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions...

It’s World Cancer Day, and Joni is celebrating a special volunteer who is battling cancer. Is there someone in your life with cancer you can encourage today? Point them to Jesus for help and hope! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their pl...

Before you open your eyes in the morning, set your heart and mind on Jesus. Rejoice that the Lord has given you another day to invest in his kingdom. This is the day the Lord has made, so be glad in it! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and th...

When you are struggling with limitations and discouraged by things you cannot do, turn your heart to the Lord. Focus on the things you can do through Christ who gives you strength. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body...

Joni has learned that one of the best remedies for her chronic pain is minimizing stress. And the best way to reduce stress? Seek the Lord and his righteousness. God’s Word promises that the fruit of righteousness is lasting peace and rest. When you’re in pain, nothing is better than peace and quietness from the Lord! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make th...

The apostle Paul learned to be content in every circumstance. How did he do it? By believing that Jesus and his power and strength would see him through even the worst of times. Follow Paul’s example: take it one day at a time leaning on Jesus. As you do, you will cultivate a heart of contentment. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Jon...

What a privilege it is to approach the throne of God and bring your needs to him! But before presenting him a list of requests, give God thanks for his mercy. Only through his mercy in Christ are you, a sinner, even able to enter his presence. Thank God for his throne of grace! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisi...

When you are walking in the darkness, feeling hopeless and alone, you may be tempted to “curse God and die.” But cursing God and walking away from him would be closing the door on hope. Do not cut yourself off from the source of all that is good and happy and hopeful. Ask the Lord to show you how to move forward through your hardship. He died to bring you life! -------- Thank you for listening! Yo...

Look for God’s blessings in the ordinary routine of your day. You will be amazed at what you discover! Once you see those blessings, pass them on to others. Give the gift of kindness and generosity. Be an instrument of blessing in someone else’s life, in the name of Jesus. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a...

If you are struggling with difficult circumstances right now – chronic pain, a difficult marriage, a prodigal child, illness – you may find yourself asking God, “Why are you allowing so much hardship in my life?” Friend, take heart that your trials are producing great spiritual benefits in your life. These momentary trials are preparing for you an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison! ---...

If you have experienced the grace of God in the midst of hardship, share your story! Others need to hear how God redeemed your pain and turned it into something triumphant. Remind others that God’s grace can be sufficient in their lives as well. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person wi...

In the moments when Jesus most needed a friend, his disciples abandoned him. As a follower of Jesus, what sort of friend does he have in you? Give him your time, your joys, your sorrows. Offer him your very soul, and be a friend to Jesus! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a di...

The enemy of your soul wants you to believe that hope is out of reach. But your Father is the God of all hope. He has created you for joy and hope! Continue to hold on to the Lord. Hope is on the way! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and thei...

Learn more about Joni's book: Timeless Hymns for Family Worship -------- Thank you for listening!  Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org .   Find more encouragement...