Joni Eareckson Tada - World-Changing Woman with Quadriplegia!
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| Joni Eareckson Tada - Overcomer! |
Listening to Joni's vlog on YouTube, I can't help but think about the trials of Job. Joni grew up going to church. Just when she began getting a meaningful relationship with God, her life took a sudden turn that left her unable to use her hands and feet. Did that stop her?
This post has the vlog from Joni to which I was led and a bit of her amazing story.
Joni Eareckson Tada Overcomes Quadriplegia to Change the World!
Joni was getting set to go off to college, but that summer would be life-changing for Joni in more ways than one. While swimming with her sister, Joni narrowly survived drowning. The dive left her with quadriplegia; unable to use her hands and feet.
Read on to discover how Joni has gone from that life-changing moment to changing the world for thousands of people.
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Joni did a lot of soul-searching as she recovered from that dive. In her video testimony, Joni shares some insights she gained about a very particular Bible verse- Jeremiah 29:11. "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you"
How could this apply to Joni's life? Joni noticed that when the prophet Jeremiah shared this message with the people of Israel, they were headed into captivity and terrible hardship.
Joni Shares Her Walk of Faith
In 1979, Joni shared her walk of faith in her best-selling autobiography - Joni. This was just the beginning of Joni turning the world on its heels. In 1979, Joni started Joni and Friends® (JAF) accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community worldwide. Joni and Friends® (JAF) grew exponentially and in 2006 Joni and Friends® International Disability Center were established. The ministry serves families affected by disability with numerous programs. Annual “Family Retreats” provide respite for families with a disabled family member. “Wheels for the World” makes it possible to refurbish and custom-fit wheelchairs for needy children and adults in developing nations.
Joni has been awarded numerous prestigious awards over the years including:
- The American Academy of Achievement’s Golden Plate Award,
- The Courage Award from the Courage Rehabilitation Center,
- The Award of Excellence from the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center,
- The Victory Award from the National Rehabilitation Hospital,
- The Golden Word Award from the International Bible Society,
- The William Ayer Award for excellence from the National Religious Broadcasters’ Association.
Joni Eareckson Tada - Prolific Author
Joni is the author of more than 50 best-selling books. In 2003 Joni authored her memoirs, “The God I Love” and most recently “A Spectacle of Glory” which won the best devotional book in ECPA’s 2017 Christian Book Awards. Joni is the General Editor of the new Beyond Suffering Bible, a special edition published by Tyndale for those who suffer chronic conditions and their caregivers.
Joni Eareckson Tada - Award-Winning Inspirational Speaker
Joni's expertise and gift for articulating the needs of the disabled community have provided a vast array of speaking opportunities ranging from The Larry King Show to testimony on Capitol Hill.
A more recent addition to Joni’s outreach is a television program, also titled Joni and Friends®. Aired on multiple outlets nationwide, it has quickly become noted for outstanding production as well as content values. In February 2012 Joni was inducted into the National Religious Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame, and in March 2012 was awarded the William Wilberforce Award by The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview
Joni and her husband, Ken Tada, have been married since 1982 and enjoy serving the Joni and Friends ministry together. On July 30, 2017, Joni “celebrated” 50 years of living well in her wheelchair, a remarkable testimony to God’s sustaining grace.
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Wow! What an amazing woman!
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