BIO
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian, author, radio host, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community." http://www.joniandfriends.org/
This blog is for VCS Conservatory faculty, elementary, junior high, and high school, who cannot make the regular scheduled weekly devotions. It is to complete the required devotionals twice a week. You must view the two selected inspirational videos anytime during the week and give a comment on the video (at least 3 sentences). Your comments are what counts for credit.
I have heard Joni's story before, my daughter has worked at her camp over the summer however this video has made me appreciate Joni's testimony the most. I truly believe and identify with that last statement she made about the splash over of heaven being only seen in the splash over of hell. I have attempted to communicate that same message to others, but she worded it so wonderfully with her own experience. Very true! Enjoyed that one. I will watch the end a second time.
ReplyDeleteI like how Joni gives testimony to understanding God better by understanding the context of His scripture. She came to the realization that God's promise that nothing would harm her went far deeper than physical pain or injury. Joni appears to have made a significant spiritual impact in others that likely would not be the same without her experience with quadriplegia. She recognizes that God protects what matters most in eternity, her soul. A christian's life will not be perfect or easy, but God's watching out for our souls.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a powerful testimony. I have not heard of Joni and am overwhelmed by her story. To be grateful, to feel blessed, to know and expect suffering in this life is where I need to be. To rely wholly on God's grace and mercy as Joni was forced to do is truly an amazing daily life lesson.
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