Author, speaker, and special needs mom Jess Ronne joins Stephanie Daniels to talk about her family’s story of beauty emerging from the ashes. She also offer insight into tangible ways to support families facing difficult seasons. Jess is the founder of The Lucas Project, named after her son with profound disabilities, which provides recognition and respite for parent caregivers. She and her husband Ryan, both of whom lost spouses to cancer before blending their families, have eight children, an encouraging story of finding hope through hardship, and a heart to serve others coping with deep and complex suffering.

Learn more about The Lucas Project, which provides resources, respite, and recognition for parent caregivers of children with disabilities.

Explore Jess’s books:

Caregiving with Grit and Grace: For caregivers, this book offers solace for your journey and extends a heartfelt invitation to view your role through the lens of eternity.

Sunlight Burning at Midnight: Jess’s memoir offers an inspiring and encouraging story of faith forged through deep suffering, hardship, and unexpected joy.

KEY QUESTIONS:

• Who in your circles needs tangible help today? Perhaps a meal (ask them if they want pasta or tacos…and drop it off on their porch).
• Are you willing to ask for help (if not, talk to God about changing your heart)?
• Do you trust God to work in the midst of your deepest challenges?

KEY SCRIPTURES:

• Luke 22:42: “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 
• Romans 11:36: “For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.”

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Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training.

Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.