MEET JOAN BORTON
Journeying through Marriage, Disability and Faith
Joan has a truly authentic faith that is not afraid to look honestly at some of the murkier parts of life. She approaches life’s difficulties with humor, wit, and unshakeable trust in God. Her writing is a true reflection of who she is.
The Story of Jerry, Joan and Joni Part 1
Three of the questions I am most frequently asked: How did you meet Jerry? Have you ever met Joni? When did you start working for Joni and Friends? Questions 1 and 2 are relatively easy to answer (in the opposite order), and number three takes a little more...
Pastor Appreciation
October is designated Pastor Appreciation Month. I realize the month is nearly over, but time for a true confession that will hopefully help you see life differently. We (those of us in disability ministry) frequently try to urge “the Church” to understand the impact...
A Flashback to our September Vacation
On our last full day by the ocean we took another walk. This was one of three days the winds and rains allowed us to spend a significant time outside. Several “locals” stopped us to comment on the nice weather now; when they learned we’d been there all week they...
What or How?
Earlier this week we began the process of planning for next year at our ministry office.We had some excellent discussion on the back side of planning.By that I mean, not the specifics of what we want to do, but the underlying foundation of what and why we do.The...
A Break to Refocus
If you have followed my blog for some time, you know that I have sometimes had a gap of time in between posts. Let me tell you about this last one. I enjoy writing. It is a way that I can process experiences and thoughts. It is also a way for me to keep record of the...
Water, Wind, Waves and the Love of God
This sight, these sounds . . . they never grow old to me. Yes, even the sound of the wind which makes it a little more challenging to walk or bike along the boardwalk brings peace to my soul; as does the sound of waves crashing, and seeing the always changing...
Picnic Ponderings
Today was our Family and Friends Picnic. When I say "our" I mean Joni and Friends Greater Philadelphia. It's a bit like a family reunion. Everyone who is a part of the Joni and Friends family is welcome to attend. Those who come include families who attend one of...
52 Weeks
This was written on a board in the first room I walked into this week at Spruce Lake!Spruce Lake . . . sitting here in my cozy little nook pondering memories as I think back to some of the other weeks of Family Retreat I’ve been blessed to be part of here.This week is...
Gardening Memories and Current Weeds!
I think my Dad was in his 40's when his inner gardener broke out. He had grown up in the city and moved out to "the country" a few years after he married Mom. Our house had about 1/2 acre of yard; and was next door to my Grandparents home, and they also had about...