Heartache forces us to embrace God out of desparate, urgent need. God is never closer than when your heart is aching.
Joni Eareckson TadaRead
My life goal is to see the world's one billion people with disabilities embraced and encouraged by the church.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for the church to support and uplift people with disabilities.
Joni Eareckson Tada articulates her vision of a world where individuals with disabilities are not only accepted but actively encouraged by the church community. This statement emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and support for marginalized groups, particularly those with disabilities, highlighting the church's potential role as a source of empowerment and affirmation.
Themes
DisabilityChurchInclusionSupportEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a church service to inspire congregation members to support inclusion.
More from Joni Eareckson Tada
All quotes →...we will stand amazed to see the topside of the tapestry and how God beautifully embroidered each circumstance into a pattern for our good and His glory.
Joni Eareckson TadaRead
My wheelchair was the key to seeing all this happen—especially since God’s power always shows up best in weakness. So here I sit … glad that I have not been healed on the outside, but glad that I have been healed on the inside. Healed from my own self-centered wants and wishes.
Joni Eareckson TadaRead
If you truly believe in the value of life, you care about all of the weakest and most vulnerable members of society.
Joni Eareckson TadaRead
God deliberately chooses weak, suffering and unlikely candidates to get His work done, so that in the end, the glory goes to God and not to the person.
Joni Eareckson TadaRead
Life becomes inspiring, not in spite of the problems and the hard hits, but because of them.
Joni Eareckson TadaRead
Similar quotes
I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world.
Norman Vincent PealeRead
The minute you begin to do what you really want to do, it's really a different kind of life.
R. Buckminster FullerRead
I was sold on flying as soon as I had a taste for it.
John GlennRead
It was really hurtful to me. I get so much mail from young girls who say, 'I look up to you, you're not as skinny as everyone else, I think you're beautiful.' So when they say that my body is 'ugly' and 'disgusting,' what does that make those girls feel like?
Tyra BanksRead
When I speak, I want to ensure that there is at least one person in the audience who leaves the room transformed.
Bernice KingRead
So let the way wind up the hill or down, O’er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy; Still seeking what I sought when but a boy, New friendship, high adventure, and a crown. My heart will keep the courage of the quest, And hope the road’s last turn will be the best.
Henry Van DykeRead