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.
Sleep – the beauty of it all!
To say our summer (or if you want, even go back to spring!) has been a whirlwind and packed way too full would be a significant understatement. This past Saturday evening we returned from a 10 day trip to southern CA. We spent a few days with friends and then a week...
Caregiver, Caretaker of just plain Suitable?!
If you follow Jerry or me on Facebook. or in real life (what a concept!) you likely know we are in southern CA this week at the Joni and Friends Home Office. We are here because as a ministry overall we are changing the software we use for our donor relations...
Going Home Again
Years ago a friend told us he had reached the "Didn't Used to Be There" age. That's what his kids labeled it after they grew tired of hearing him say, "Well, that didn't used to be there" as he drove around his home area. Saturday I had the opportunity to go "home"...
How I Spent My Day Off (an homage to kids who will soon be asked to write “What I did on my Summer Vacation!”
Not that you asked about my day, but since you are reading this perhaps you would be interested . . .I had the day (mostly) off work today and it was packed full of errands. Two of which involved taxing authorities . . . yes the local tax authority thought they...
A Blessing of Horseradish
The day after . . . . and another year of Family Retreat is now in the memory books (and my tired body!) and the hundreds of photos and videos floating around Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Three wonderful weeks, each very different, yet very full of HOPE...
All it Takes is All You’ve Got!
That was the phrase on the back of a tee shirt one of our STMs (Short Term Missionaries or volunteers) wore the first week. I've spent a lot of time pondering that phrase this summer. I've tried to encourage our STMs each week to give all they've got in service for...
Face to Face for one year . . .
One year ago today, July 24, mom's lifelong goal was fulfilled; she met Jesus face to face. Even as a kid I remember hearing her play the piano and sing along to the old hymn, "Face to Face." Face to face with Christ, my Savior,Face to face, what will it be,When...
Precious Memories
As many of you have thoughtfully remembered and shared kind words with me, this is the week when Mom passed last year. I realized this week that I lived more years in the same home with her than I have lived without her; there were the 18 years growing up and then...
Whatever . . .
There was a period of time in our culture when the word "whatever" was used frequently, almost with a sense of exasperation - sort of like, "I don't really believe you or accept what you are saying/doing but it's not worth my time and effort to interact, so instead...