Program Archive for July 2008

• July 1, 2008

  Whose Fault Is It?

  Joni shares about Job and her experiences to say that God allows the details of our lives to play out according to His plan, even when it seems He has turned His back on us.

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• July 2, 2008

  The Humiliation of Misery

  Joni shares how the lower God takes you, the higher His purposes for you may very well be.

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• July 3, 2008

  Pass Me Not

  Joni sings "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" and shares the story of 14 year-old Peruvian, Chris, that was blessed by a Wheels for the World trip to Peru.

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• July 4, 2008

  Change What You Can

  Joni shares a conversation that she had with her friend, Cecille, who lives in a nursing home, to tell listeners the importance of having the confidence to change the things which we are able to in our lives and communities.

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• July 7, 2008

  Hide It In Your Heart

  Joni shares how memorizing Scripture and prayers has been of such value to her, especially during the time she spent in the hospital.

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• July 8, 2008

  A Lesson On Humility

  Joni shares about a time when God chose to humble her before her speaking engagement at an exclusive conference.

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• July 9, 2008

  Double Standards

  Joni explains how we often have double standards when it comes to morality and ethics, but we should be righteous both in our public and private lives.

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• July 10, 2008

  Foolish Commands

  When God asks us to follow Him in His foolishness, it's a chance for our faith to grow stronger and God's glory to shine brighter. 

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• July 11, 2008

  Down Syndrome Surgeries

  Joni comments on invasive surgical procedures to restructure the faces of Down Syndrome children.

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• July 14, 2008

  Family Retreat Angels

  Joni shares about the protection of angels, and how she especially senses the protection at Family Retreats.

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• July 15, 2008

  Airport Security

  Joni shares about her experiences with airport security and why we should be thankful for the regulations and the workers for doing a thorough job.

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• July 16, 2008

  Ruth's Song

  Joni shares about her elderly friend, Ruth, and how she treasures encouragement and small gestures.

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• July 17, 2008

  Feast of the Lord

  Joni shares how Communion is the Feast of the Lord.

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• July 18, 2008

  Scleroderma

  Joni shares about her friend, Jean, and the danger of focusing on a problem, rather than allowing a problem to bring us closer to God.

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• July 21, 2008

  Bold Prayers

  Joni encourages listeners to remember that God is always in control and to pray like the Christians who prayed with Peter and John right after they got out of jail and had bad news facing them all sides.

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• July 22, 2008

  Happily Ever After

  Joni shares how in Christ we'll find the defeat of sin and "happy ever after" for which we all long.

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• July 23, 2008

  When You're Ill

  Joni shares the story of Epaphroditus and the importance of cultivating a genuine focus on others.

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• July 24, 2008

  Finding God's Will

  Joni shares how in wondering what God's will for our lives is, a simple place to start is I Thessalonians 5.

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• July 25, 2008

  The Hendrickson Family

  Joni shares about Family Retreats and one family in particular, the Hendrickson family, who have one birth child, two grandchildren, and seven adopted children who are disabled.

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• July 28, 2008

  Liz Hupp Poem

  Joni shares a poem by Liz Hupp that reflects Titus Chapter 2, the power of Christian example.

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• July 29, 2008

  We're Marching to Zion

  Joni sings "Marching to Zion" and tells how we are warriors for the Lord in a spiritual battle.

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• July 30, 2008

  Joni's Anniversary

  Joni marks the "anniversary" of her accident and celebrates all of the people that have helped her in a conversation with Ken.

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• July 31, 2008

  The Odds Are in Our Favor

  Joni shares advice given from her friend, Dave Powlison, on how to avoid obsession with fear and doubt when suffering.

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