As a matter of fact, God isn’t asking you to be thankful. He’s asking you to give thanks. There’s a big difference. One response involves emotions, the other your choices, your decisions about a situation, your intent, your step of faith.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

Love is extravagant in the price it is willing to pay, the time it is willing to give, the hardships it is willing to endure, and the strength it is willing to spend. Love never thinks in terms of “how little,” but always in terms of “how much.” Love gives, love knows, and love lasts.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

The Christian faith is meant to be lived moment by moment. It isn’t some broad, general outline–it’s a long walk with a real Person. Details count: passing thoughts, small sacrifices, a few encouraging words, little acts of kindness, brief victories over nagging sins.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

Like art, like music, like so many other disciplines, prayer can only be appreciated when you actually spend time in it. Spending time with the Master will elevate your thinking. The more you pray, the more will be revealed. You will appreciate not only the greatness of prayer, but the greatness of God.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

Each one of us is God’s special work of art. Through us, He teaches and inspires, delights and encourages, informs and uplifts all those who view our lives.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

The Psalms wrap nouns and verbs around our pain better than any other book.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

An example of this quote is the fact that God sent His only Son to die on a cross for our sins in order to reconcile a relationship with His creation, us! God hates death and cruelty, but He loves us and wanted to save us from our sins. Because sin separates us from God. So God allowed His innocent Son (Jesus Christ) to die on a cross for our sins, for Jesus Himself was sinless. But in doing so, He (Jesus Christ) raised from the dead and now sits at the right hand of the Father God in heaven interceding for all of those who call upon Him as Lord and Savior.

I want to stay in the habit of ‘glancing’ at my problems and ‘gazing’ at my Lord.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)

Heartache forces us to embrace God out of desparate, urgent need. God is never closer than when your heart is aching.

Joni Eareckson Tada (Evangelist, Author)