The Bible isn't quick to give answers; it mainly gives the Answer. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
Deny your weakness, and you will never realize God's strength in you. — Joni Eareckson Tada Christian Copy Share Image
The Psalms wrap nouns and verbs around our pain better than any other book. — Joni Eareckson Tada Book Copy Share Image
The greatest good suffering can do for me is to increase my capacity for God. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
When we say yes to the grace of God, we are learning how to die. — Joni Eareckson Tada Death Copy Share Image
God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace. — Joni Eareckson Tada Giving Copy Share Image
Contentment ... has an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
It always helps to know that other parents with special-needs children are surviving, and surviving well. — Joni Eareckson Tada Children Copy Share Image
God deliberately chooses weak, suffering and unlikely candidates to get His work done, so that in the end, the glory goes to… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
The Bible is replete with commands to persevere, especially in the face of injustice. — Joni Eareckson Tada Bible Copy Share Image
Thats what I love about serving God. In His eyes, there are no little people...because there are no big people. We are… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
Cancer is such a wake-up call to remind us how high the cosmic stakes really are and how short and brief and… — Joni Eareckson Tada Cancer Copy Share Image
My longings are best met when, in prayer, I simply let my heart beat in time with the Lord's. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
I have an interesting perspective on depending on others. I think it gives people a chance to serve. And I'm not so… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
The Christian faith is meant to be lived moment by moment. It isn't some broad, general outline--it's a long walk with a… — Joni Eareckson Tada Acts of kindness Copy Share Image
If churches around the world would grasp the revolutionary truth that Christ's transforming power always comes through sacrifice and weakness, it would… — Joni Eareckson Tada Around the world Copy Share Image
“The weaker I am, the harder I must lean on God's grace; the harder I lean on him, the stronger I discover… — Joni Eareckson Tada Testimony Copy Share Image
Jesus went without comfort so that you might have it. He postponed joy so that you might share in it. He willingly… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
God lets us continue to feel much of sin's sting through suffering while we're heading for heaven. This constantly reminds us of… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
Programs, systems and methods sit well in the ivory towers of monasteries or in the wooden arms of icons. Head knowledge comes… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
God wants us to lay our burdens on him and rest in his love. It's his responsibility to work out the purpose… — Joni Eareckson Tada Christian Copy Share Image
If God brings our pets back to life, it wouldn't surprise me. It would be just like Him. It would be totally… — Joni Eareckson Tada Animal Copy Share Image
“By the time our conversation ended last night, Hannah had taken a huge turn. She learned that the doubts, fears, and self-centeredness… — Joni Eareckson Tada Communication Copy Share Image
I once read in a Bible commentary that the word "Christian" means "little Christs." What an honor to share Christ's name! We… — Joni Eareckson Tada Bears Copy Share Image
When I look at Jesus' warm and intimate friendships, my heart fills with praise that Jesus was. . . a man. A… — Joni Eareckson Tada Affection Copy Share Image
“But that's the same for everyone if we let society determine our value," Steve explained as he sat down on the piano… — Joni Eareckson Tada Values Copy Share Image
The truth of the matter is, Satan and God may want the exact same event to take place - but for different… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
God uses suffering to purge sin from our lives, strengthen our commitment to Him, force us to depend on grace, bind us… — Joni Eareckson Tada Believer Copy Share Image
Well, painting is the one thing I do, that is just me. It's me and easels, and the pencils. And as long… — Joni Eareckson Tada Artist Copy Share Image
The problem of suffering is not about something but about someone. — Joni Eareckson Tada Faith Copy Share Image
Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life. — Joni Eareckson Tada Challenges Copy Share Image
Suffering provides the gym equipment on which my faith can be exercised. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
A broken life in the hands of God is ripe for blessing. — Joni Eareckson Tada Blessing Copy Share Image
God permits what He hates in order to accomplish something that He loves. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
Heartache forces us to embrace God out of desparate, urgent need. God is never closer than when your heart is aching. — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
Faith isn't the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It's simply taking God at His Word and taking… — Joni Eareckson Tada Ability Copy Share Image
There is this fine line between presenting to You all of my weakness and thinking that it can't be done. In Your… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image