Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418565822
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
Barbara Johnson's approach to life is positive, uplifting, theraputic, and fun. But Barbara is far from being a cockeyed optimist, blind to life's grief and disappointment. In fact, her entire ministry of joy and encouragement began in the "slimy cesspool" of her own pain. And that's why her laughter is so infectious and her wisdom rings so true in this joy-giving book, which offers giggles and guidance to help you: shore up sinking self-esteem reach the other side of your grief weather your stress and get rid of your guilt restore the joys of motherhood sustain an effective prayer life make peace with aging and go for healthy maturity "Almost everyone needs a splash of joy to get through the mess, to get cleaned off and get sweetened up, refreshed and ready to go again," Barbara Johnson says. With short chapters intended to be read in one sitting-plus a collection of quips and quotes at the close of each chapter-Splashes of Joy offers invigorating encouragment and a gentle reminder to spread joy into the lives of others as well. Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life is now available in value-priced paperback as part of the "Nelson Values" program -- a one-time-only, one-order-only bargain price ($7.97) on some of our best-selling and most exciting titles!

Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1418558990
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 78

Book Description
For when you need bliss now, take a quick jump into these puddles of goodness—from the bestselling author of Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death. This mini book offers invigorating spurts of encouragement and gentle reminders to splatter joy into the lives of yourself and others. “Almost everyone needs a splash of joy to get through the mess,” Barbara Johnson says. And that’s what you get in this collection of giggles and guidance to help you get “cleaned off and sweetened up—refreshed and ready to go again!”

Boomerang Joy

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 031023199X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Bestselling author Barbara Johnson is known throughout the world for her humorous approach to writing about the ups-and-downs of life. Now, in her first-ever devotional, Barbara dares women to brighten their days by spreading laughter. These 60 wise, witty devotions are salted with humor and peppered with the madcap illustrations of cartoonist John McPherson.

He's Gonna Toot and I'm Gonna Scoot

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9780785296492
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Sharing outrageous humor, rib-tickling insights and inspiring, real-life examples, Barbara Johnson shows readers how to put life's trails into heavenly perspective. While we wait on Gabriel's horn to sound, Barbara gives women an external telescope with which to view their often difficult world.

Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life

Author: B. Johnson
Publisher: W Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780849950704
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
In her inimitable way, Barbara Johnson provides an invigorating spurt of encouragement and a gentle reminder to splatter joy into the lives of others as well. "Almost everyone needs a splash of joy to get through the mess", she says.

Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1418518883
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Boomerang blessings. That's what Barbara Johnson calls the encouraging feedback she has received over the years from readers whose lives have been impacted by the message of this million-copy bestseller. If you need a fresh breath of joy in your life, this book is just the prescription for you. With the wit of an Erma Bombeck, Barbara Johnson helps you to look for "life's little sparkles," even in the midst of your most crippling sorrows. No stranger to suffering herself, Barbara's experiences have equipped her with the credentials to help others work through their own suffering. In spite of her difficulties, Barbara has learned that while pain is inevitable to us all, we can choose to pick the flowers instead of the weeds. Barbara will teach you how to release that bubble of joy within you?to claim God's promise to "fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." ?Job 8:21 (TLB)

Fresh Elastic for Stretched Out Moms

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: Fleming H Revell Company
ISBN: 9780800771454
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description

Daily Splashes of Joy

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418566640
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 396

Book Description
Open this book each morning, and let the "Queen of Encouragement" splash your day with joy. Acclaimed encourager Barbara Johnson has survived tragic adversity to become a merry missionary of mirth to those who need a little laughter in their lives?that is, to all of us! She knows firsthand how the smallest splash of joy can soothe broken hearts with the light of God's love. And she's seen how a simple message of hope uplifts a life that's left in tatters. In these pages you'll find a daily dollop of Barbara's favorite jokes, heartwarming stories, witty cartoons, and heartache-survival strategies. Share a moment each morning with the Geranium Lady, and soon you, like Barbara, will realize you've been "blessed to be a blessing."

Laughter from Heaven

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9780849918285
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
In classic Barbara Johnson style, these hilarious pages will show readers how to put life's trials into perspective and remember that there is a wonderful life awaiting them in heaven.

You Are Never Alone

Author: Joseph Swan
Publisher: Word Alive Press
ISBN: 1486623409
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
Does God really love me? Or is that just something Christians say to make us feel better about ourselves? What would people really think if they knew the things I’ve done behind closed doors? Does my past disqualify my future? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you aren’t alone. This is the untold story of Joseph Swan’s life—a raw and honest account of a young man’s struggle growing up in a Christian home, trapped by secrets and plagued by rejection, guilt, fear, and shame. In the midst of the darkness, Joseph discovers a truth that changes everything. A truth that transforms his life and sets him on an incredible journey of discovery spanning decades, where he ultimately experiences freedom, hope, and love like never before. It’s a powerful message of God’s grace and gives hope to anyone who has ever struggled with their past mistakes and feels worthless, abandoned, afraid, and all alone.