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I’m an avid reader (and supporter) of ‪@desiringGod‬ Ministries where I can find videos, articles, and podcasts filled with rich Biblical truth conveyed in a manner that’s easy to understand, and yet, challenging to one’s thinking—and often, to one’s faith. My favorite writers? David Mathis, Marshall Segal, Tony Reinke, and of course, John Piper. Every year DG publishes hundreds of articles, and my piece on “When Weakness Overwhelms Us” was chosen as one of their top picks for 2025. So give it a read, if you haven’t already… and be encouraged.
 
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This Advent season, we await the Light of the World who comes to bring life to everyone who believes.

Your generous gift sends beams of bright hope into our hurting world... and shines the light of Christ to people living with disability! joniandfriends.org/donate

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Looking for new ways to weave Scripture into your day?

These elegant cards feature artwork by Joni Eareckson Tada on one side and Scripture on the opposite side. They're perfect for daily encouragement or for gifting to a friend! ✨

Order your Scripture Cards and other Joni and Friends gift items by December 12 to receive them before Christmas! Tap the link in our bio to grab your set today. 🎄

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Joy to the world! This Christmas we're reminded of Christ's joy in our lives.

And you can spread the joy of Jesus through Joni Eareckson Tada's Christmas cards. Featuring her “Joy to the World” artwork, these festive cards invite you into the first heavenly celebration of Christ’s birth—the moment when angels burst through the sky, announcing tidings of great joy. 🎺⭐

Shop Joni's Christmas cards here: joniandfriends.org/product/joy-to-the-world-christ…

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What better way to start the Christmas season than by declaring God's Majesty on Earth! As December seems to fly by faster each year, we're inviting you to slow down and meditate on God's Word. 🌟🎄

Looking for an Advent resource to help prepare your heart? Tap the link to download Joni Eareckson Tada’s 5-Part Advent Devotional: joniandfriends.org/advent/

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Where will you join us?! ➡️

We’re so excited to announce that our 2026 international events are officially live! 🌍

Join us on one of our incredible outreaches. You can provide practical help and Gospel hope to people living with disability around the world!

🔗 joniandfriends.org/events

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We've noticed a pattern...

Throughout Season 7 of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast we asked guests for practical ways the church can come alongside individuals living with disability, grief, or a challenging season. Their answers shared a common theme: provide practical help, not open-ended offers.

As Jennifer Rothschild shared,
“Get very proactive. It’s just empathy in action. If somebody says, ‘If you ever need anything...’ it’s very hard. Now it’s on me. I still need to ask. But what a generosity for someone to offer specifics.”

🎧 Tune in to Jennifer’s episode wherever you listen to podcasts, and be encouraged by this powerful conclusion to Season 7.

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✨ Get ready for Christmas with Joni Eareckson Tada’s beautiful 2025 Christmas cards — featuring her very own artwork! 🎄

Each box includes 15 cards + 16 envelopes. 🎁

Order while supplies last! 💌
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"Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing..." 2 Corinthians 6:10

Amber Smith, author of The Girl on the Bathroom Floor and wife of country music artist turned pastor ‪@GrangerSmithMusic‬ , joined the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast to share what it looks like to walk through unthinkable grief while clinging to Christ.

Amber courageously tells the heartbreaking story of losing their 3-year-old son, River, and how God’s faithfulness met her in the depths of her sorrow. Her testimony will encourage you to hold on to hope, reminding you that those moments of despair on the bathroom floor are not the end.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, and prepare to be deeply encouraged. 🤍

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Donavan is a bright, joy-filled boy who loves building with big Lego blocks and eating mango! 🧡 But behind his smile is a journey marked by pain and perseverance.

Born with Down syndrome and a heart murmur, Donavan began learning to walk as a baby, only to lose his progress after open-heart surgery. As his muscles weakened and injuries set in, his parents, Naomi and Oscar, carried him in a blanket to protect his fragile body. Sadly, his setbacks with walking only continued.

But at our Wheels for the World outreach in Mexico, Donavan received a custom-fitted wheelchair to support his healing, and his family received something just as powerful: hope!

Tap the link below to read more about how God met Donavan’s family with practical help, heartfelt encouragement, and a loving invitation into His family. 💙 👇

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