I finally realized that embracing God's hard will with a grateful spirit is the highest expression of faith in him and the most glorious experience a Christian can have.

— Joni Eareckson Tada (b. 1949), Autorin, Gründerin von Joni and Friends, Behindertenaktivistin

Source: The Practice of the Presence of Jesus: Daily Meditations on the Nearness of Our Savior

Topics: Faith & Trust, Joy & Gratitude, Suffering & the Question of God

Occasions: For Reflection, Encouragement

Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni Eareckson Tada (* 1949) ist eine US-amerikanische evangelikale Autorin, Künstlerin und Gründerin der christlichen Hilfsorganisation Joni and Friends. Bekannt wurde sie durch ihr weltweites Engagement für Menschen mit Behinderungen sowie ihre pointierten bioethischen Positionen gegen assistierten Suizid und embryonale Stammzellenforschung. Für Bibelleser steht sie für eine Auseinandersetzung mit Leid und Schwachheit, die Schmerz nicht als mangelnden Glauben deutet, sondern das Vertrauen auf Gottes Souveränität betont.

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