Joni and Ken: An Untold Love Story - Joni Eareckson Tada & Ken Tada

[@litoloco4fish]

Mr Tada was my high-school teacher at John Burroughs High-school 1988..one of the kindest people i ever met. I was relatively new to this country and high school kids are brutal. He made me feel welcomed. He understood me and gave me advice. Made me his teacher aid...I remember him vividly because he made a difference in my life. He would tell me about how he and his family were sent to internment camps( prisons) during the war all Americans of Japanese decent were picked up in the middle of the night by soldiers. Scary stuff considering you were born HERE!!!!. Well he adored his wife Joni I still have one of there books..Mr Tada if you read this . Thank you Sr for your kindness and for being a great educator. I remember you very kindly..many blessings always to you and your loved ones. Please take care..

[@justyna2593]

❤

[@danielapearls1491]

I hope he reads this sometime. This is so lovely. Glad you had his kindness in your time of need. Jesus loves you✝️🙏🏻😇

[@mariemunn3065]

I never knew his family was taken to one of those camps , wow

[@Mindsetolympics]

such a beautiful story. their story, and your story give me hope...

[@fantinevaughn851]

He was born in 1946, the war was over by then

[@sharonspencer2312]

Join, I'm 72yrs & you've been my hero for many years. I would tell myself that if Joni could live for Christ w her challenges; then certainly I could!

[@HowardLSmith0]

I liked what Joni said about crushing the rose petals. The fragrance isn't released until the crushing happens. Marriage is a crushing experience. Crushing of wills. Crushing of hopes and dreams. Crushing of expectations. Crushing of spirits. But when that crushing takes place if the couple can only realize as Joni does about the fragrance of that crushing and how totally unique the marriage is because of all the things the couple has endured. I love my husband more today after soon to be twenty years of marriage because of the crushing that has taken place between us. The death of our son, my husband's health issues, my health issues, and raising a special needs child. All these things shaped who we are and who our family is today. My step-mother-in-law is now terminally ill with Alzheimer's. My father-in-law is taking care of her at home with the help of family. What a beautiful picture of Christ taking care of his Bride! The world just does not see suffering as we Christ followers do. If you are being crushed right now cry out to Christ. Cry out to your heavenly Father. He knows about all of our infirmities. My husband just came through 18 months of taking care of me after a terrible accident. Now we wonder where our future will lead but God kept me here on this earth for a reason. Life is a bowl of rose petals! Smell the fragrance!!

[@skyel450]

HowardLSmith0 God bless you 😘

[@margaretjones2055]

HowardLSmith0 great testimony such hard times for your family to have gone through. yes richervand deeper we become through crishingbbhope your enjoying the fresh scents of rises who the thorns now

[@beenajacob4020]

Beautifully put

[@julianadamico1552]

My husband died after 11 and a half years of marriage .he had grown kids by a former marriage

[@deniseu3315]

Oh what a beautiful testemony. Thank you for sharing. This makes me see that the problems in my marriage are soo small. But it also gives me hope that the Lord will see me trough it all. He never change, still faithfull yesterday, today and always be. Thank you Jesus. 🛐 Greetings from your sister in Christ! ♥️

[@Mindsetolympics]

when she said crushing I said Lord her vertebrae were crushed too and she can still stand as a warrior for Christ!!! Praise God!

[@manuelandresdezasantamaria4203]

Thank you my dear sister Joni and your husband my dear brother Ken... you two are a blessing to me and many...a blessing from our Lord Jesus and Saviour Jesus Christ ☝️❤

[@kmbn1967]

Just finished the book. She is right. If they can go thru so much and still love and are together then there’s hope for me too. Thank you

[@triciagumbrecht6338]

I love this beautiful couple ! They have taught me so much. I thank God for their relationship and willingness to be so transparent.

[@AlrebeccaBarenboum]

I dont read your comments, just want to say some similar... You feel love in between.. is this not amazing? This i wonderful

[@brendabates1746]

You are so beautiful & strong Joni. What an amazing husband you have in Ken. Keep loving each other & showing the love of God to a you meet. God bless you both 🙏🏼 ❤️

[@penelopejoywebster9341]

I think all married couples arrive at a point where they feel trapped, whether there is a disability involved or not. Yes, Ken knew Joni was paralyzed when he married her, but one doesn't really know what it is to take care of a sick partner until one actually does it. I think Ken's feelings were completely normal and I commend them both for sticking with each other in sickness and in health. Not every couple lives up to that vow.

[@georgepoirier9014]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONI, GOD LOVES YOU MUCH!!!

[@vivienlee610]

That is so true. When we got together my husband knew about my disability...but it took a long time to really know how to live with it, and understand. 32 years later we're both still learning, but because we've stuck at it through thick and thin. Joni & Jen are such a blessing to us all. 🙏

[@deborahtownson7633]

Joni's smile is the most beautiful I've seen in the whole world...Jesus is in that smile!

[@robertbishop5357]

Amen.

[@jesusislord3767]

Amen 🙏

[@CaroleCookieArnold]

Joni In the middle of the 70's I invited you to come to a florida christain bookstore to share your work and your increadible inspirational story. We shared experiences mine was a motorcycle accident which put me in a wheelchair for 3 Years and left me with half of my calf gone. You drew a riverside scene for me and Your creative determination inspired me to become a published Author and Artist. You make a differance in many lives to this day Love Author Carole Cookie Arnold

[@karingoldberg2882]

You are such a piece of fresh air. Such hope. Encouragement. Such faith. Pain is a hard thing to deal with. Emotional pain is sometimes harder than physical pain. But when I listen to you...I have nothing to complain about. God is our source of life. Thank you for being an extended hand(!) of God.

[@LM-ei3fc]

Ty for sharing your story!🙏🏻💕👏😍🙏🏻

[@robertbishop5357]

I have such love and respect for Jobs and her husband. Truly Christ centered and a very loving couple.

[@donnawoodford6641]

What a real man. Her courage is astounding. Together with God, they are meeting life's challenges. Remain in faith.🙏

[@Powerduo88]

I cant watch any of these videos without tearing up. These two are do beautiful and a great, godly example for us all. I really need to rethink my life and all the griping I do.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Ken and Joni - a fabulous couple! I watched a video a few years back of Ken saying how, when he's in heaven he was going to dance with Joni - it was so moving. Their love is so deep for each other, but also for Christ! It's a wonderful thing to think that one day I will meet them in heaven, although maybe we will all be too busy adoring the Lamb, to worry about looking out for others :)

[@rajamendez5357]

This women’s strength is just so amazing and their faith in God together is something every women and man should have in this life. Certainly going to buy her books!! A beautiful soul she has. What a beautiful amazing women!! Her strength and her lasting faith in God with all she’s been through is so inspiring to see!! Thank You!!

[@OgramRavot21]

Your so beautiful Joni ! I can tell your your over flowing with the Holy Spirit within you and your love for God shines through on your face. Radiance! I can tell you and Ken love each other so much 💕💜🕊

[@juliebullock5628]

Joni I’ve just started listening to everything you say about anything. You are an inspiration to me in my difficult season. Thank lovely lady x

[@LenHummelChannel]

*WHAT AN INSPIRING CHRISTIAN COUPLE ! GOD bless them in their last few years here together and continue to use them mightily !*

[@milliefernandes435]

Len Hummel

[@anitastodolak9882]

AMEN Len Hummel! What a beautiful and touching comment. God Bless you

[@gracenmercy579]

Wow! I’m crying I have read the whole book it worth reading

[@Anne-yi5sb]

You two are soooo blessed to have found each other. I envy the love you share... for I have never had that.

[@tina8796]

Joni ! you are beautiful inside and out. Knowing your daily battles, I'm ashamed I've ever complained about even a headache.

[@ellacunningham9105]

Praise God for you two. A Blessing you are to the World. Thank you my Sister and my Brother.

[@eileenbachemin1617]

You're both incredible and great witnesses of the Love and Grace of God our Father and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ 💝💝Bless you both and a big thank you dear sister and brother ❤❤

[@haggiefatigue2971]

My problems are manageable, Joni. God bless your marriage, sweet people. What a blessing you both are.

[@haggiefatigue2971]

Joni and Ken, what a crazy world for sure. Since writing my comment, guess what? I have lost most of my mobility due to Lymphedema. I am bewildered, angry, depressed and so, so scared. I'm trying to hold onto my heavenly father. I think of you so much, Joni. I see you with different eyes. God bless you both.

[@mariannefuchs4774]

@@haggiefatigue2971 Keep holding on to Him, sister! God is carrying you through even when you don't feel it. Love in Jesus❤️🙏🏼

[@darmartin3683]

@@haggiefatigue2971 praying you increase in strength and faith while gathering comfort and hope.

[@amyproudfoot6611]

​@@haggiefatigue2971I am praying for you ❤️

[@eileenbachemin1617]

That's amazing Joni and Ken ❤❤

[@cylenadee]

Thank you both for sharing your humanness and how a loving God is always near to us!

[@grateful4God]

I pray that God uses this book to encourage many. God bless you, Joni and Ken.

[@jadsakr7700]

One of the greatest couples . Love you both ❤️

[@mollybugsmalone685]

That is actually how I often feel--I am strengthened by you two as you love amid suffering--to keep my outlook focused upward!

[@HearGodsWord]

Nice to hear a little bit from Ken for a change.

[@cheryljune1603]

Your unbelievable Joni, been following you 30 years

[@mishawatts2046]

Your Blessed Joni you found your Man,I’m still waiting and in my fifties and struggling on my own as usual with me and God

[@sonjamomberger556]

Unconditional love. Breath less còuple. Love them.

[@MsNZgal]

you two are a beautiful strong couple. when Joni mentioned the rose petals it so touched my heart. God bless you both.

[@leoc2837]

The riches of your love for the Lord and for each other just shine through in every moment-Priceless.

[@janethawkinson2600]

I am reading this book now and find it very uplifting and helpful to strengthen my compassion to serve others. Thank you for sharing your story for the benefit of others. To God be the Glory.

[@deaubs]

Ya'll are a breathe of fresh air and always encourage me and make me smile! .

[@tikilover3]

You two are as beautiful as ever...God Bless you and keep you both in his hands.

[@markchristopher7855]

Something about him that just makes me smile. Can you imagine what kinda Papa he would be?

[@gwenythturner7137]

What a wonderful message!!! God bless you both so much for being hope & inspiration to so many! 💝🙏🏽

[@Maggie-d8u]

Tears...so beautiful! ❤❤ Thankyou Joni x Ken.

[@pookiebear364]

I REALLY like the shot of Ken and Jon sitting on the couch together like any other couple...you know why...they are!!

[@kellyu765]

I saw her movie Joni at church when it came out (I was 10 years old) and it moved me & touched my soul SO deeply! Ever since then I have admired her and her strength talent and her love for Jesus! She has Inspired me in my faith so much through the years. Not too long ago, I found & bought her movie on Amazon from a Goodwill store & watched it again for the first time in many many years and it still touched me just as deeply as it did the very 1st time I saw it. What made it all the more special is she played herself in the movie and did such a beautiful job. I don’t think anybody could’ve done it better. She is a True witness for My savior Jesus Christ ! Much love to you, Joni and your husband, Ken 💕🙏 📖 🕊️

[@stromboliaje]

You will follow deeper in love with Jesus through this very transparent, God-honoring memoir of a marriage based on Christ's Love!

[@pollyannapositive9192]

Happy New Year 2022 & have more wonderful years to come Joni Tada and Family

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

Hallelujah for these souls . Bringing the light of Yeshua to this dark world.

[@danmoffett9209]

Victoria Bautista are y kidding, quit trying to be so spiritual,

[@anmariehaller9085]

So sorry to say, I could not hear most of that, that was said, because of the loud music. Such a pity, as I see Joni as a brave woman, that stands tall for God, even in pain.

[@darlahadley5575]

Beautiful people! Thank you for being an inspiration! Love you! Praying for you!

[@georgepoirier9014]

Two awesome servants and lovers of our Great God!

[@SlayerPrincess]

there are few people I look up to more than Ken and Joni

[@martharisingrosson7926]

Thank you both for the truth about marriage!

[@esthermiller2713]

AMEN Ken & Joni!!! To GOD be the glory; GREAT THINGS He has done!!!! 👍🏻 ❤️ God gets GOOD out of bad! He is glorified through our brokenness! We do not need to understand all His ways. We just TRUST Him! He KNOWS what He’s doing! I like to keep reminding myself that God commands us to NOT WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW!! 😍

[@bcshifflett]

Love you both so much!!,God is so proud of you both ❤️❤️

[@nalla320]

I love you both. Thank you!

[@neovieancheta2568]

oh my oh my, what an amazing story, truly, God is great, glory to God❤

[@theseeker6097]

God Bless You Both

[@grammy1301]

Praying for you Joni and the whole Body of Christ Jesus in these end times

[@pollyannapositive9192]

Praise our God Jesus Christ AMEN

[@cherylminer9516]

Your love story is a true testament to the power of God and how He will enable us to overcome any obstacle when we honor our covenant with Him in our marriage. I defy anyone to say their challenges are greater than yours. Thank you for sharing your fragrance. Does anyone know the title of the background music used in this video, it takes my breath away?

[@luizamenezes9633]

Joni & Ken, what a couple in Christ. I am asking you to pray for me Luiza Menezes, in Mumbai India, who has been cheated, robbed and abandoned by Kenneth Rose Fernandes who is in Australia, Sydney and applied for ex parte divorce for he has also destroyed my life but robbed our ancestral plots. I am 58 plus and at this age this man ...please pray for me for restoration of health and all that is lost and for this man..who I wish would be Godly like your Ken...

[@grammy1301]

Use us Lord and prepare hearts to hear the Good News of Jesus and Eternal life!

[@christophersedlak1147]

thanks

[@tammyporter4848]

Joni.....I hear you......your face and spirit say it all...........and this to shall pass.......soon.....we shall be bidden to the supper

[@pd003]

A godly couple.

[@jacksmales4973]

I brought their book have yet to read it

[@ValerieCummingshopeternal3]

God brought her a wonderful man off God

[@martharisingrosson7926]

Always try to treasure each day together, No Matter What the momentary feelings are! You have a Life that is always in God's hands & He will Always Help & make things hard better with His Word & Grace from just hanging on

[@maryburland2829]

Incredible

[@janetsavona7590]

Great man

[@marcelamaria4205]

Great book😊

[@LenHummelChannel]

One more thought: GREAT IS YOUR REWARD: BOTH of you. ================================================

[@charlottes1731]

I read the book it is a beautiful love story

[@KelleyLaBedz]

Love this couple!

[@bearjamesnh]

Ur such an inspiration!

[@2FollowHim777]

Ken's statement about the REAL spiritual battle! If ONLY we'd know that what Paul said was IT. We aren't having trouble PHYSICALLY, but with principalities and powers in high places. That has been IT. Our part, yes, we sure err but our part is just used by the destroyer.

[@ergo322]

Ken & Joni are the strongest ppl i 'know' of...

[@debbiebeck4986]

God bless you and your amazing husband!!!

[@CG-yq4pn]

I love Ken and Joni. They are real and relatable. They exemplify the power of Jesus Christ that He is very alive and active in our present lives. They are the examples of what it means and looks like to follow Jesus as disciples. They are modern day disciples that are relentless in following Jesus in every aspect of life. I love them for showing me how to follow Jesus Christ. He is very alive and He is a God of action.

[@timmellin2815]

My mom had MS and was confined to a wheelchair as her condition got worse. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce.

[@danielapearls1491]

To many people give up on marriage and if you two can make it most others can also. It is laying down our lives for one another but a lot of people bail at the first inconveniance😢❤️✝️

[@altatromp393]

What a couple ❤

[@elzasiqueira4768]

Por favor traduzir em português Brasil

[@angelanelson4773]

The background music is unnecessary!!!

[@sharynhonor5084]

You are both extremely beautiful blessings 🌷🌺🌼

[@mearussell5315]

Dear Ken & Joni,will you Pray for Me that God will give me a Wonderful Husband. You are so Blessed Joni ! Ken, You are Blessed with Joni !

[@alessandrasilva9328]

queria tanto entender o que eles estão falando!!!

[@carolnahigian9518]

My Gosh what troupers

[@charlottenoer8356]

they make it sound as if marriage is another ordeal we have to go through, I just love every single day with my great husband now 23 years. Yes there are hardship, but my, we did this by choice no one forced us, I guess they also chose each other? Never will I compare my hardship with theirs. WHY because they did not suffer for me,,Jesus did

[@joycehuff8951]

you are so naïve Charlotte.

[@joycehuff8951]

charlotte: did you ever know what Joni has suffered? She broke her neck at age 17 and couldn't move from the neck down. By God's grace she is here and a blessing to all of us.

[@charlottenoer8356]

Joyce Huff I do know about Joni and her immense influence in the christian world. That is also why I am upset and disturbed when I hear her ( unlike what I would expect) mock christians praying for healing at the "Strange fire conference" I don't think that is honering God. I do know that suffering is part of life, but is NOT a goal in itself. Let us be honest and say that Joni in spite of true trauma, also has had the best Medical care and a real good Network of friends and Family. I work on the mission field in a third world country leading a work for special need kids. Suffering is oten very cruel and every time I have witnessed a healing I have thanked God with all my Heart. I don-t think Joni should praise suffering, and too connect it with marriage is really bad taste

[@GloriaShu1]

Charlotte Noer I see here how deep is the spirit of being proud and judgmental hidden in a person, even in one who worked so hard so much for God. So He said, "Abide in me ..."

[@alexpuhala9960]

Hello,Made in Hungarian.Ment a Like joninak.

[@truthlighthouse1717]

This link does not go to her book.

[@ssb753]

Not being miss understood but can a couple have a marriage relationship as man an wife if one is like Joni?

[@DotMcFarlane]

Of course. There's more to marriage than what happens below the waist. Joni and Ken have been married for over 35 years.

[@sharonspencer2312]

I think they meant physically.

[@madonnahernandez483]

You're blessed to have a good husband.

[@zoltankovacs3791]

Az Ur Jézus Krisztus szeretete öleljen át benneteket

[@taniya8455]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nosegrindv4951]

a picture of christ and his church.

[@smarlisg]

As much as I love Joni and Ken and know that their ministry is from God, I will never accept that when God promises that He has a plan not to harm me, it does not include my body as Joni says in previous vlogs. I believe in Gods goodness to me as a spiritual, physical and psychological (soul) being and as such He heals ALL of me. We are all called into the fullness of His grace but our experiences are as diverse as those of individual children from the same family. When we finally get to heaven we can ask the 'why?' but for now I'm just asking 'How?'. See you there.

[@BooRadleyTube]

Joni's response would be that God isn't "harming" you by allowing problems in your life, because " in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). The Bible offers countless examples of godly people who were allowed to suffer illness, persecution, poverty and nurture. You cannot and never will in this life be completely well, as long as you're in your earthly body in a fallen world. If you think about it, many very godly people are sick or disabled. It's not because God "wishes them harm." Quite the opposite: "For our light and temporary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that far outweighs our troubles" (2 Corinthians 4:17).

[@stingerbee8346]

Well then why does any Christian ever die at all? God causes ALL THINGS to work together to them who love Yahweh and are called according to his purpose. he doesn't cause all things. He causes them to work together for good. And he does not promise that you'll have a life of perfect health and no problems. Remember, after the initial gifts of the apostles started to calm, Paul told Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach. Paul was not telling Timothy he was just a dirty sinner. Also, remember that the bible says that if you follow Jesus Christ you WILL endure tribulation. It's not an 'if' it's a 'when.' You are blessed with all SPIRITUAL blessing in the heavenly place. You are not guaranteed a life without pain. God can heal. But he doesn't promise you a perfect body.

[@sharonspencer2312]

God allows these things, does not cause them, because of sin of Adam & Eve, we have many attacks from the enemy of our souls.

[@amme241]

They don't have any children so it's not a real marriage in the eyes of God. So that undermines their Christianity!

[@socksumi]

Ken experienced greater hardship with her domineeering and sometimes abusive personality than her physical disabilities.

[@kurtanderson5023]

socksumi - You obviously don't​ know Joni if that is what you think.

[@DotMcFarlane]

@@kurtanderson5023 That's for sure. Joni isn't like that. I've followed her ministry for many years.