Joni Lamb Dies at Age 65

May 8, 2026, 20:03
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Introduction

Joni Lamb was the president of Daystar Television Network. She died on Thursday.

Main Body

Joni Lamb was sick for some time. Then she hurt her back. This made her health worse and she died. Joni and her first husband, Marcus, started Daystar in 1993. The network is in Texas. It sends religious shows to many countries. It makes a lot of money from gifts and ads. Joni had some problems. She told people not to take vaccines. Also, her son, Jonathan, said she hid a bad secret about his daughter. Joni said this was a lie.

Conclusion

Daystar Television Network says the company will continue to work the same way.

Learning

πŸ•’ Then & Now: Talking about the Past

To tell a story about someone's life, we change action words to the past. Look at how the words change in the text:

  • Is β†’\rightarrow Was (Example: Joni was the president)
  • Start β†’\rightarrow Started (Example: They started Daystar)
  • Say β†’\rightarrow Said (Example: Jonathan said she hid a secret)

Quick Guide for A2 Learners:

  • Most words just need an -ed at the end to move to the past.
  • Some words are "rebels" and change completely (like Say becoming Said).

Key Vocabulary from the Story:

  • Network: A group of TV or radio stations.
  • Gifts: Money or things given for free.
  • Continue: To keep doing something.

Vocabulary Learning

president (n.)
the person who leads an organization
Example:Joni Lamb was the president of Daystar Television Network.
president
The leader of a company or organization.
Example:The president of the company will meet with the staff tomorrow.
television (n.)
a device for receiving broadcasts
Example:Daystar Television Network broadcasts religious shows.
sick
Not feeling healthy; ill.
Example:I am sick and cannot go to work.
network (n.)
a group of connected organizations
Example:Daystar Television Network sends shows to many countries.
hurt
To cause pain or injury.
Example:She hurt her back when she fell.
died (v.)
to stop living
Example:She died on Thursday.
back
The rear part of the body.
Example:I have a sore back after lifting heavy boxes.
sick (adj.)
not healthy
Example:Joni Lamb was sick for some time.
health
The state of being physically and mentally well.
Example:Good food and exercise help maintain good health.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain
Example:She hurt her back.
worse
More bad or not better.
Example:The weather is getting worse.
back (n.)
the rear part of the body
Example:She hurt her back.
network
A group of connected people or things.
Example:The TV network broadcasts many programs.
health (n.)
condition of being well
Example:This made her health worse.
religious
About faith or worship.
Example:He likes religious music.
Texas (n.)
a state in the USA
Example:The network is in Texas.
shows
Programs on television or radio.
Example:The shows on Saturday are popular.
religious (adj.)
relating to faith
Example:It sends religious shows.
money
Currency used for buying goods.
Example:She earned money from her job.
shows (n.)
programs
Example:It sends religious shows to many countries.
gifts
Things given to someone as a present.
Example:They received gifts for the holiday.
money (n.)
currency
Example:It makes a lot of money from gifts and ads.
ads
Short messages to promote products.
Example:The ads on the website are annoying.
problems
Difficulties or issues.
Example:She has many problems at school.
gifts (n.)
presents
Example:It makes a lot of money from gifts.
ads (n.)
advertisements
Example:It makes a lot of money from ads.
people
Human beings in general.
Example:People like to share stories.
problems (n.)
difficulties
Example:Joni had some problems.
vaccines
Medicines that protect against disease.
Example:Vaccines help prevent illness.
son
A male child of a parent.
Example:His son is studying at university.
daughter
A female child of a parent.
Example:Her daughter loves to dance.
lie
A false statement.
Example:He told a lie about where he was.
company
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:The company hired new staff.
work
Activities done to earn money or achieve something.
Example:She works at a hospital.
way
A method or manner of doing something.
Example:There is a better way to solve the problem.