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"Discover the peace and joy that come when you dwell in the active presence of God, as the beloved author of Joni weaves contemporary insights with the timeless wisdom of seventeenth-century monk Brother Lawrence"--

It is hard to be grateful when you are looking into the jaws of mind-bending pain. Chronic illness, a heart attack, a terrible car accident, caring for a developmentally disabled child, facing betrayal and loneliness. These tough times make you want to give up and throw in the towel. You try to overcome, but the exhaustion destroys your energy and hope. You try to pray, but the pain interrupts your concentration. You want to give up.The topics of fear and hopelessness, depression and suffering, loneliness and worry are issues that author, Joni Eareckson Tada, can speak to personally: A diving accident in 1967 when she was 17 left her a quadriplegic. She has lived 45 years in a wheelchair and she has experienced her share of ups and downs. "But," she says, "oh, the difference the grace of God has made in my life."Let Joni tell you her secrets to peace and joy, despite her wheelchair. She has spent decades studying the Word of God. She knows that God does not enjoy seeing your suffering. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life's pain so that you can have peace. This colorful pamphlet gives God's answers to the biggest questions. You need this if --you are in pain and need encouragementyou have a friend who needs words of comfortyou are a pastor or church counseloryou lead a discussion group or home fellowshipShe has taken her most important insights on thankfulness and joy and encapsulated them into this 14-page pamphlet. Whether you or a loved one is suffering. This pamphlet will bring you comfort.In A Thankful Heart in a World of Hurt, author Joni Eareckson Tada tackles questions such as: How can I really give thanks for all things?How can I cultivate a grateful spirit?What was the Apostle Paul's secret to a grateful heart? (He had been beaten, stoned, whipped, starved, shipwrecked and betrayed by people he thought were friends.)How is it possible to rejoice in the Lord always?Key Features of this PamphletBible-based: Scripture-focused, this pamphlet will guide you through your journey using relevant versesPractical: have practical advice and solutions to help yourself or those you serveCompassionate: this pamphlet was written by an author that has wrestled and made peace with God over chronic painEasy-to-Understand: avoids complicated theology and boils down biblical principles in an easy-to-read way that you can grasp in minutesAbout the AuthorJoni Eareckson Tada offers hope to people struggling with health and emotional challenges. After a 1967 diving accident left her a spinal cord-injured quadriplegic, Tada embarked on a lifelong study to make sense of suffering from God's perspective. Joni Eareckson Tada is now an international advocate for individuals with disabilities, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Joni & Friends.

Our most valued relationships are enriched by beautiful memories, but when these memories start to fade, it's important to have support from others. Get equipped with biblical wisdom and practical, time-tested advice from Joni Eareckson Tada and gain the confidence to be there for your loved one when they begin experiencing memory loss, Alzheimer's, Huntington's disease, or any other form of dementia. This quick-reference pamphlet on Memory Loss will help you--Spot the 7 Signs of Early Onset Memory LossTurn your frustration into understanding by knowing the 3 stages of Alzheimer'sStay informed and prepared with 15 practical tips and solutions for careMake the most of your time spent with your loved one with helpful do's and don'tsWhether it's a gradual progression or overnight change, memory loss can take some by surprise or slowly wear a person down. When you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, Huntington's disease, or some other form of dementia, it's important to know what to expect and how to provide the physical, emotional, and spiritual care & support that they need. This is where the Help a Friend: Memory Loss pamphlet comes in: gain the strength and confidence you need from practical advice, biblical solutions, and relatable encouragement to care for your loved one.Perfect for personal use, small groups, ministry gifts, church giveaways and more. 20 panels, 3.85" x 8.5", unfolds to 38.5 inches long. Easily fits in a standard legal envelope.3 Features of the Help a Friend: Memory Loss Pamphlet by Joni Eareckson Tada1. Simple Overview, Explanations, and the Stages of Alzheimer'sFrom life-threatening symptoms like pneumonia and infections to those that are simply frustrating like forgetfulness and bladder and bowel issues, knowing what to expect from Alzheimer's can make a world of difference for a caretaker. Easily get a concise overview of--The 3 Stages of Alzheimer's and what to expectStatistics and information on Alzheimer's diseaseExamples of early onset Alzheimer's that you can look for2. Practical Tips for Caring for Someone with Memory LossCaring for someone with memory loss is a constantly changing challenge that can easily overwhelm someone who isn't equipped with the proper tools or knowledge. Enjoy having biblical wisdom and practical advice at your fingertips. Includes--Actions/words that help and what NOT to do or sayResource lists with recommendations for all agesPractical tips to minister to those with memory loss3. Real Stories of Encouragement and ComfortThere are about 15 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. caring for someone with a type of memory loss--most are family members selflessly giving out of love. Enjoy being encouraged and strengthened by stories and testimonies from experienced caregivers. Perfect for: Individual useSmall groupsMinistry giftsLay counselingChaplain programsChurch giveawaysAbout the Help a Friend Pamphlet Series by Joni Eareckson TadaIn a joint effort with Joni and Friends and Tyndale Publishers, this pamphlet series is specially designed to accompany the Beyond Suffering Bible. God does not enjoy seeing your suffering. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life's pain so that you can have peace.The Help a Friend pamphlet series focuses on the first response by a caring friend to bad news about a loved one. Get equipped to be supportive and encouraging to the sufferer. Gain the confidence to reach out rather than avoid. Check out all the titles in the Help a Friend series--AutismDisabilityGriefMemory LossAbout the AuthorJoni Eareckson Tada offers hope to people struggling with health and emotional challenges. After a 1967 diving accident left her a spinal cord-injured quadriplegic, Tada embarked on a lifelong study to make sense of suffering from God's perspective. Joni Eareckson Tada is now an international advocate for individuals with disabilities, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Joni & Friends.

Raising a child with Autism can be rewarding, but also challenging. It's easy for parents and their children with Autism to feel isolated and misunderstood. How can you help? What can you say?Packed with easy-to-read information, practical tips, and Scripture, Joni Eareckson Tada's 20-page Help a Friend: Autism pamphlet provides effective ways to come alongside families affected by autism spectrum disorder.Each quick guide includes: Simple Overview--Explanation of the topic and how to provide care and comfortRelevant Examples--Brief stories, description of struggles your friend is likely to experienceQuick Tips--Things to avoid saying, tips, and resources for further helpComfort and Encourage--Comforting Bible verses and quotes from Joni Eareckson Tada and othersPerfect for personal use, small groups, ministry gifts, church giveaways, and more. 20 panels, 3.85" x 8.5", unfolds to 38.5 inches long. Easily fits in a standard legal envelope.4 Features of the Help a Friend: Autism Pamphlet by Joni Eareckson Tada1. Practical Tips to Help a Friend Cope with AutismIs there anything I can do/say when my friend's child is diagnosed with autism? How can I befriend a new member of my church or small group that has autism? When is it OK to offer prayer? How can I involve others to help my friend in a way that's safe and tactful? Enjoy having the answers to all these questions and more at your fingertips. With this pamphlet you'll have--Practical ways to make friends with children and adults with autismTips for praying with those coping with autismWays to use the fruit of the Spirit to serve families affected by autism2. Simple Overview, Explanations, and Facts About AutismGet equipped with a clear definition and explanation of autism to gain a better understanding of what your friend is going through. From antisocial behavior to resistance to change and learning disabilities, autism takes on many forms in varied combinations. With the Help a Friend: Autism pamphlet, you will quickly get a simple overview on everything you need to know about autism. You will get--A Simple Overview--including the most common symptoms7 Myths about AutismImportant facts and statistics on autism3. Biblical Wisdom and Relatable ExamplesGet encouraged by brief stories from families that learned to thrive with autism. From Scriptures to real life stories, Joni Eareckson Tada brings instant encouragement to equip you with the tools you need to guide your friend through difficult times. Also gain understanding of God's purposes for pain and his redemption plan. Know when to lend an ear, share assurance of God's comfort, and more! Includes--Relatable stories to encourage and strengthen3 tips for serving families with autism in your churchPerfect for: Individual useSmall groupsMinistry giftsLay counselingChaplain programsChurch giveawaysAbout the Help a Friend Pamphlet Series by Joni Eareckson TadaIn a joint effort with Joni and Friends and Tyndale Publishers, this pamphlet series is specially designed to accompany the Beyond Suffering Bible. God does not enjoy seeing your suffering. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life's pain so that you can have peace.The Help a Friend pamphlet series focuses on the first response by a caring friend to bad news about a loved one. Get equipped to be supportive and encouraging to the sufferer. Gain the confidence to reach out rather than avoid. Check out all the titles in the Help a Friend series--AutismDisabilityGriefMemory LossAbout the AuthorJoni Eareckson Tada offers hope to people struggling with health and emotional challenges. After a 1967 diving accident left her a spinal cord-injured quadriplegic, Tada embarked on a lifelong study to make sense of suffering from God's perspective. Joni Eareckson Tada is now an international advocate for individuals with disabilities, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Joni & Friends.

Reaching out to a friend or family member who is grieving can seem difficult--you might be afraid of saying the wrong thing or not sure what to say at all. How can you help someone who is grieving? From an overview on the stages of grief to helpful tips on what to say (and not say), this refreshing and easy-to-understand pamphlet will equip you with everything you need to know to support your friend or relative when they need you most.Gain the confidence you need to support your grieving friend rather than avoid themLearn the differences between when to offer help and when to just listenKnow what NOT to say, and learn what you can say to comfort your friendPerfect for personal use, small groups, ministry gifts, church giveaways and more. 20 panels, 3.85" x 8.5", unfolds to 38.5 inches long. Easily fits in a standard legal envelope.4 Features of the Help a Friend: Grief Pamphlet by Joni Eareckson Tada1. Practical Tips for Guiding Your Friend Through Grief and LossIs there anything I can do/say when my friend has lost a loved one? When is it OK to offer prayer to a grieving friend? How can I involve others to help my friend in a way that's safe and tactful? Enjoy having the answers to all these questions and more at your fingertips with the Help a Friend: Grief pamphlet. Includes--Gestures that provide comfort, words that help, and what NOT to say10 tips for getting others involved in helping your friendRecommended support groups and online resourcesSigns your friend should seek professional help2. Simple Overview, Explanations, and the Stages of GriefLearn to identify the 5 Stages of Grief and provide support and comfort in a helpful and tactful manner. You don't have to have all the answers to grief, but with this Help a Friend pamphlet, you can gain the confidence to walk beside your friends and loved ones towards God's healing hand.3. Real Stories of Encouragement and ComfortWhen someone is grieving, it is easy for he or she to feel isolated and alone. This quick pamphlet includes encouraging stories from those who have experience grief and from those who comforted others, providing hope for the future. Includes--2 relatable stories to encourage8 biblical reasons to help those in grief4. 8 Key Bible Verses that Will Help You Encourage OthersDid you know God's plan for lifting up the downcast is YOU? Get strengthened by Bible verses for comforters and encouragers. You know God's healing is the soothing balm for the pains of this world, but it can be difficult to share His Word at the right time, in the right place without sounding preachy. Instead, Joni Eareckson Tada equips you with the verses YOU need to guide your friend through this difficult season.Perfect for: Individual useSmall groupsMinistry giftsLay counselingChaplain programsChurch giveawaysAbout the Help a Friend Pamphlet Series by Joni Eareckson TadaIn a joint effort with Joni and Friends and Tyndale Publishers, this pamphlet series is specially designed to accompany the Beyond Suffering Bible. God does not enjoy seeing your suffering. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life's pain so that you can have peace.The Help a Friend pamphlet series focuses on the first response by a caring friend to bad news about a loved one. Get equipped to be supportive and encouraging to the sufferer. Gain the confidence to reach out rather than avoid. Check out all the titles in the Help a Friend series--AutismDisabilityGriefMemory LossAbout the AuthorJoni Eareckson Tada offers hope to people struggling with health and emotional challenges. After a 1967 diving accident left her a spinal cord-injured quadriplegic, Tada embarked on a lifelong study to make sense of suffering from God's perspective. Joni Eareckson Tada is now an international advocate for individuals with disabilities, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Joni & Friends.

Coloring and activity book based around The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party Bible storybook.

This beautifully designed book includes 25 hymns chosen by Joni Eareckson Tada with accompanying devotions and photography designed to spark hope in the midst of hardship.

Discover Peace, Perspective, and Healing.From a human perspective, God often appears to be an intruder. He presumes, invades, and infringes upon our lives. At times, God encroaches with gentle, subtle reminders - at others, with sudden, devestating judgement.God is not tucked away in some far corner of the universe, uncaring, unfeeling, unthinking...uninvolved. You can count on it - He is intimately involved with the tiniest details of your existence. Learn how His constant presence can bring peace, perspective, and healing into the puzzling and chaotic circumstances of your life.

The award-winning story of a young woman who triumphed over devastating odds to touch countless lives the world over with the healing message of Christ. Includes photos and illustrations by Joni. In a split second on a hot July afternoon, a diving accident transformed the life of Joni Eareckson Tada forever. She went from being an active young woman to facing every day in a wheelchair. In this unforgettable autobiography, Joni reveals each step of her struggle to accept her disability and discover the meaning of her life. The hard-earned truths she discovers and the special ways God reveals his love are testimonies to faith's triumph over hardship and suffering.The new 25th Anniversary edition of this award-winning story--which has more than 3,000,000 copies in print in over 40 languages--will introduce a new generation of readers to the incredible greatness of God's power and mercy at work in those who fully give their hearts and lives to him.Joni has written an afterword in which she describes the events that have occurred in her life since the book's publication in 1976, including her marriage to Ken Tada and the expansion of her worldwide ministry to families affected by disability.Joni is now available for the first time in an unabridged audio version read by the author.

Do you want to know a secret?What's so secret about God? Nothing. And yet everything.Scripture tells us, "the secret things belong to the Lord our God." God has secrets. Some to keep, and some to tell. And who doesn't want to know a secret?Most of us are filled with an incurable urge to discover secrets, to walk the higher and hidden roads. And it is our God, our wonderfully mysterious God, who has placed that yearning within us. He is the treasure we seek...the precious gem to be mined.So take the time to spend these one hundred concise, life-changing appointments with him. And discover incredible handholds of refreshment, courage, and endurance you can cling to in Secret Strength.

In this updated and expanded edition of Heaven, first published twenty-five years ago, Joni Eareckson Tada explores our deepest questions about eternity, reminding us that even in our pain we can look toward heaven to be joyfully captivating, utterly desirable, and worth living for every day.

En esta edicion del vigesimo quinto aniversario de El cielo, Joni Eareckson Tada explora las preguntas mas profundas de los lectores acerca de la eternidad, recordandoles que incluso en medio del dolor pueden mirar al cielo como algo alegremente cautivador, totalmente deseable y que vale la pena vivir cada dia.

It's not what I lost. It's what I've found. I was only seventeen, just a girl, when God asked me for everything I had . . . my health, my hopes, my independence, my dreams, my freedom, and my mobility. He took it all.I was so angry with Him that I tried to push Him away. God relentlessly held me more closely. Looking back, forty years later, I understand that God has changed and healed me--my heart and my mind--in the most unexpected ways, giving me rubies of His wisdom about an unbending faith and an experience of His mercy I can now tell you about.Was it a fair exchange, my freedom and no wheelchair for the rubies of wisdom I've been given? Absolutely. In this I have learned at the feet of the Lord Jesus, embracing the way that God heals us, even when we rage at Him in anger, fear, and despair. This book is not about what I lost in that diving accident so long ago. It's about the wisdom He's given me to live life victoriously in the face of disappointments and challenges that we all face.

In Ordinary People, Extraordinary Faith, Joni lets us know who her heroes are. Inside she tells the stories of people who inspire her with their faith and courage.

In When Is It Right to Die, Joni Eareckson Tada delves into the complex issue of assisted suicide from her own experience and the stories of others to offer a surprising answer with hope, compassion, and death with real dignity.

Do you ever wonder why God created you? The Bible spells it out plainly: God created you to showcase His gloryto enjoy it, display it, and demonstrate it every day to all those you encounter. After nearly 50 years of living as a quadriplegic, and dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis, Joni has learned firsthand the importance of glorifying God through the toughest of situations. Through this devotional, Joni will help you discover how to put God's glory on displayhow to say no to complaining and say yes to daily following God down even the most difficult paths. Along the way, you will find great comfort and encouragement by focusing on the one who longs to lead and guide you every step of the way, every day. Don't ever think your life is too ordinary, your world too small, or your work too insignificant. All of it is a stage set for you to glorify God.

Joni's heartfelt and biblically informed response to thousands of letters from people puzzled about the 'whys' of suffering. These questions are answered by taking a personal look at how God has used circumstances, people, and events in Joni's life and others' lives. First published in 1978 and updated in 1990.

Joni Eareckson Tada offers thoughtful advice to those who want to build mutually fulfilling relationships with people who have disabilities.

SPANISH EDITION. Joni Eareckson is possibly one of the most well-known Christian women in the world and bearer of a message of hope, faith and love for God above and beyond any circumstance. This is her complete autobiography, recounting all her childhood and family memories and probing even the most hidden paths of faith that she has pursued. The reader will experience many of the events and sensations shared by the author while reading the captivating story contained in its pages. As Charles Colson aptly summed it up: 'The message of Joni's life, full of hope, allows everyone to be able to see the goodness and mercy of God. It also a beautiful painting that declares the glory of God.'

Stem-cell research. Cloning. Genetic engineering. Today, discoveries in biotechnology are occurring so rapidly that we can barely begin to address one ethical debate before another looms overhead. This brave new world we've entered is a daunting one as well, with disturbing implications for the sanctity of life and for human nature itself. How should we respond as Christians? Drawing on an abundance of cutting-edge information and life experience, Joni Eareckson Tada and Nigel M. de S. Cameron help you think through issues no Christian can afford to ignore. As a quadriplegic who has spent three decades advocating for the disability community out of a wheelchair, Joni offers the insights of a woman intimately acquainted with suffering and struggle. Dr. Cameron shares from his vast knowledge as one of today's foremost bioethics. Together, they offer deeply informed perspectives on such pressing issues as Human cloning Designer babies Redefining human nature Human harvesting Here is thoughtful, passionate, and gripping reading about the world that is coming-that, indeed, is already here-and how to live out your faith with conviction in its midst.

Joni Eareckson Tada wants to help you become rich in faith and wealthy in hope. Some people focus on material treasures, but Joni reminds you that life's true gems come from God-priceless pearls that are worth everything to purchase ... and own.In the tradition of Diamonds in the Dust and More Precious Than Silver comes this book, Pearls of Great Price. Written by a remarkable woman who has known firsthand God's faithfulness in the midst of indescribable difficulties, these 366 inspiring new devotions, each filled with Joni's signature storytelling, will touch your soul like a genuine pearl-rare, beautiful, and precious.To wake up each morning is, for Joni, to need the Lord Jesus desperately and to feel his blessing. And she yearns to help you grasp this blessing for yourself. Not a day breaks when she doesn't cling to God, asking for a fresh touch from heaven as well as a fresh view on his Word. It's the reason for her life. It's the reason why she writes. Pearls of Great Price so clearly depicts Joni's passion.Allow these 366 meditations to uncover a wealth of promise, of eternal truths waiting to transform the events of your life into opportunities to catch and reflect God's glory. Featuring Joni's own beautiful line drawings, Pearls of Great Price will open your eyes and your heart to an abundance of blessings.

The Silver Medallion award-winning memoir by Joni Eareckson Tada that captures her heart and thoughts by portraying her walk with God in the events, dialogues, memories, images, and scenes of her life.

Handbook for pastors, elders, ministry leaders, and lay people who want to minister to people with disabilities. This edition is extensively revised, especially the chapters on hearing-impaired persons and on getting a disability ministry started. The resource lists have been expanded and brought up to date.

It's easy to trust God when things are going our way and the world makes sense. But when suffering strikes--especially seemingly senseless suffering--we are filled with doubt and stunned by events spiraling beyond our control. In the midst of suffering, we often question the very foundation of our faith--our belief in the God who says he loves us. Since our trust and obedience rest on God's character, the questions that life's tragedies force us to face are difficult, even frightening. Who is God? Can he really be trusted? What are his purposes in the face of suffering? If he can stop suffering, why doesn't he? Joni Eareckson Tada, a woman who has lived in a wheelchair for more than thirty years, and Steve Estes, a pastor and one of Joni's closest friends, explore the answers. When God Weeps is not so much a book about suffering as it is about God. It tackles tough questions about heaven and hell, horrors and hardships, and why God allows suffering in this life. Through a panoramic overview of what the Bible says about suffering, the authors make clear who God is, why he permits so much heartache and pain, and how it is we can trust him. With both a practical edge and heartfelt warmth, When God Weeps offers dependence on his love and mercy in spite of our doubts, fears, longings, and questions. It's a message much needed. Despair and discouragement are rampant. At the same time, fewer people are able to balance God's purposes and his mercies. Instead, attempting to avoid tragedy and suffering, many Christians confuse simple formulas for faith. But where does that leave the family who loses a son on a military mission? Or the young mother who isn't healed of cancer? When God Weeps is for people like these . . . and for thousands more who need more -- much more -- than answers.