Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian author, radio host, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community." www.joniandfriends.org/

Quotes from Joni Eareckson Tada that I wrote down from this time:

“If it were not for my accident I would not be sitting here telling you about the power of the risen Christ and the joy of his sufferings.” -Joni Eareckson Tada

“God wrote a book on suffering, and its name is Jesus.” -Joni Eareckson Tada

“I have learned in my quadriplegia that Jesus is real. He is the man of sorrows to be sure, but the Lord of joy.” -Joni Eareckson Tada

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