Joni Eareckson Tada: Swimming Against the Tide
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Joni Eareckson is now a well-known Christian speaker and author. But once, she was only a teenage girl, who loved the ocean — and who, in the plans of God, was about to suffer a life-changing tragedy. Her whole world was turned upside down one morning when an ordinary dive into the water resulted in a paralyzing injury!
From that day onward, Joni’s story has been hailed as a wonderful testimony to God’s grace and power in a young woman’s life, as she learns contentment with the providence of God, and to happily serve Him in whatever condition she is in. The miracle of healing was prayed for, but that didn’t happen, and now Joni’s ongoing work with thousands of disabled people all over the world has become the greater miracle God intended, in using His frail servant, who learned that “My strength is perfected in weakness.” (2 Cor 12:9)
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Joni Eareckson Tada
Swimming Against the Tide
In the Trailblazers Series!
Joni Eareckson is now a well-known Christian speaker and author. But once, she was only a teenage girl, who loved the ocean — and who, in the plans of God, was about to suffer a life-changing tragedy. Her whole world was turned upside down one morning when an ordinary dive into the water resulted in a paralyzing injury!
From that day onward, Joni’s story has been hailed as a wonderful testimony to God’s grace and power in a young woman’s life, as she learns contentment with the providence of God, and to happily serve Him in whatever condition she is in. The miracle of healing was prayed for, but that didn’t happen, and now Joni’s ongoing work with thousands of disabled people all over the world has become the greater miracle God intended, in using His frail servant, who learned that “My strength is perfected in weakness.” (2 Cor 12:9)
Recommended Reading Level:
Read to me:Â age 7-8
Read myself:Â age 9-14
Contents
- Life Choices?
- That Day on the Beach
- White Coats and Green Pastures
- Before it All Began
- When Life is Like a Punchbag
- I’m Walking out of Here!
- Physical Therapy
- Mistletoe and Memories
- Praise the Lord
- The Summer of ’69
- True Love
- What Now?
- God’s Choice – Your Changes
- Joni Eareckson Tada: Life Summary
- Time Line
- Thinking Further Topics
- Thinking Further Answers
About the Author
Catherine MacKenzie has written several biographies for young teens in the Trailblazers series as well as other titles for younger children. She lives in Scotland and has several nieces and nephews – a perfect practice audience!
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