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Joni Eareckson Tada is an American author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities. Born on October 15, 1949, she became a quadriplegic at the age of 17 following a diving accident. Despite her physical limitations, Tada has emerged as a prominent figure in the Christian community, sharing her faith and experiences with others.

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“Faith means being sure of what we hope for now. It means knowing something is real, this moment, all around you, even when you don't see it.”

Mean Real Moments Faith Knowing Knowing Something

Book:Glorious Intruder: God's Presence in Life's Chaos

Source: Glorious Intruder: God's Presence in Life's Chaos

“One problem I have with faith-healing is that it tends to be focused only on the physical aspect of healing. But Jesus always backed away when people came to him only to get their physical needs met. My goodness, he was ready to have you lop off your hand! His real interest was in healing the soul.”

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“The truths of the Bible are never just abstract concepts; they're always related to real people.”

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“We've got to remember that the core of Christ's plan is to rescue us from sin. Our pain, poverty, and broken hearts are not his ultimate focus. True, he cares about these things, but they're merely symptoms of the real problem.”

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“Jesus went without comfort so that you might have it. He postponed joy so that you might share in it. He willingly chose isolation so that you might never be alone in your hurt and sorrow. He had no real fellowship so that fellowship might be yours, this moment. This alone is enough cause for great gratitude!”

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“Real satisfaction comes not in understanding God's motives, but in understanding His character, in trusting in His promises, and in leaning on Him and resting in Him as the Sovereign who knows what He is doing and does all things well.”

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“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.”

Source: Glorious Intruder: God's Presence in Life's Chaos

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Born: October 15, 1949
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Quotes: 128

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Glorious Intruder: God's Presence in Life's ChaosRelated source material

When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the AlmightyRelated source material

A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's SovereigntyRelated source material

A Quiet Place in a Crazy World: Drawing Near to God Through Prayer and PraiseRelated source material

Diamonds in the Dust: 366 Sparkling DevotionsRelated source material

Heaven: Your Real HomeRelated source material

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Making Sense of SufferingRelated source material

The God I Love: A Lifetime of Walking with JesusRelated source material

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