Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni Eareckson Tada Describes Her Personal Glimpse of Heaven

Joni Eareckson Tada

October 15, 2018

In his letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul tells us, “Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here … Your real life is in heaven with Christ and God” (Col. 3:2–3, TLB). For years I’ve been trying to do that. With all my heart I want to think …
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Turn Your Prayers From Flimsy to Robust With This Key Method

Joni Eareckson Tada

October 20, 2016

Often I attend prayer meetings where various requests for healing, finances, safety in travel or job promotions are divvied out. Naturally, we desire prayer for such things. But a closer look at God’s Word would reveal deeper and more divinely inspired ways to pray for friends and family. Is there a cancer? Yes, prayer for …
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Be Thankful for Suffering

Joni Eareckson Tada

November 24, 2009

As Thanksgiving approaches once again, I am reminded of so many people who are learning to be thankful despite their suffering. However, I want to encourage them to go one better—I believe we can even learn to be thankful for suffering.
It is a common response to question God's goodness when we endure hardships—whether physical limitations, illness, job loss, the death of a loved one, you name it.
Be Thankful for Suffering

Joni Eareckson Tada

November 24, 2009

As Thanksgiving approaches once again, I am reminded of so many people who are learning to be thankful despite their suffering. However I want to encourage them to go one better — I believe we can even learn to be thankful for suffering.

It is a common response to question God's goodness when we endure hardships — whether physical limitations, illness, job loss, the death of a loved one, you name it.