From the Jungles of Venezuela to Disability Ministry: Sarah Fuller’s Story of Faith and Calling (Part 1)

Joni and Friends staff member Sarah Fuller joins Stephanie Daniels to share her story of God’s faithfulness in calling her into missions, special education, and disability ministry. As a mom, Sarah has invited her children into service opportunities—often volunteering with Joni and Friends—which has shaped their hearts and the trajectories of their lives. Sarah shares how God uses everything from childhood dreams to disappointments to deep experiences of grief to guide and direct the steps of those who love and trust him.

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Inspiring books mentioned in this episode:

The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party – This beautifully illustrated, biblically faithful storybook by Joni Eareckson Tada excites children with this truth—that when Jesus comes back to this world, he will bring heaven with him!

Heaven: Your Real Home… From a Higher Perspective – Joni Eareckson Tada’s beloved book on heaven sheds light on how an eternal perspective can inspire us to live well on earth. Drawing on Scripture, Joni answers the deepest questions of our hearts about what heaven will be like.

KEY QUESTIONS:

• How can you step out in faith (and maybe out of your comfort zone) to serve others?
• Do you live daily life with an eternal perspective?

KEY SCRIPTURES:

• Mark 9:41: “Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.”
• John 14:1–2: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”

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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.