Alzheimer's disease is never an 'accident' in a marriage. It falls under the purview of God's sovereignty. In the case of someone with Alzheimer's, this means God's unconditional and sacrificial love has an opportunity to be even more gloriously displayed in a life together. Joni Eareckson Tada accidentalzheimercase share on social
The Bible is replete with commands to persevere, especially in the face of injustice. Joni Eareckson Tada biblecommandface Change image and share on social
One problem I have with faith-healing is that it tends to be focused only on the physical aspect of healing. But Jesus always backed away when people came to him only to get their physical needs met. My goodness, he was ready to have you lop off your hand! His real interest was in healing the soul. Joni Eareckson Tada aspectbackfaith share on social
Anyone who takes the Bible seriously agrees that God hates suffering. Jesus spent most of his time relieving it. But when being healed becomes the only goal - 'I'm not letting go until I get what I want' - it's a problem. Joni Eareckson Tada agreebiblegoal share on social
If you truly believe in the value of life, you care about all of the weakest and most vulnerable members of society. Joni Eareckson Tada carelifemember Change image and share on social
Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life. Joni Eareckson Tada challengeexperiencelife Change image and share on social
Well, painting is the one thing I do, that is just me. It's me and easels, and the pencils. And as long as I don't drool too much over the canvas, the colors come out pretty good. And it's a chance to express all that I've got inside, that I sometimes keep hidden. And I think that's why I paint big broad, wide open landscapes. Joni Eareckson Tada bigbroadcanvas share on social
In the Christian faith, God really puts suffering front and center. He doesn't get squeamish about it. Joni Eareckson Tada centerchristianfaith Change image and share on social
I was in every club and extra-curricular activity at high school, and I was in the National Honor Society. Joni Eareckson Tada activityclubcurricular Change image and share on social
Cancer is such a wake-up call to remind us how high the cosmic stakes really are and how short and brief and frail life really is. Joni Eareckson Tada callcancercosmic Change image and share on social