In the Christian faith, God really puts suffering front and center. He doesn't get squeamish about it.
Joni Eareckson TadaLike all good citizens, the elderly and people with disabilities want to eradicate waste and fraud from government, but helping people with special needs meet their basic needs doesnโt fit this description.
Joni Eareckson TadaReal satisfaction comes not in understanding God's motives, but in understanding His character, in trusting in His promises, and in leaning on Him and resting in Him as the Sovereign who knows what He is doing and does all things well.
Joni Eareckson TadaThis is the only time in history when I get to fight for God. This is the only part of my eternal story when I am actually in the battle. Once I die, Iโll be in celebration mode in a glorified body in a whole different set of circumstances. But this is my limited window of opportunity, and Iโm going to fight the good fight for all Iโm worth.
Joni Eareckson TadaNothing will convince and convict those around us like the peaceful and positive way you and I respond to our twentieth century hurts and distress. The unbelieving world-your neighbors, the guy at the gas station, the postman, the lady at the cleaners, your boss at work-is observing the way we undergo our trials.
Joni Eareckson Tada