Splashes Of Joy In The Cesspools Of Life

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!

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.

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.

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."

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.

With her unique "gloomie-busting" sense of humor, Barbara Johnson reveals the secrets to overcoming tragedy and pain. Positive, uplifting, and always funny, each of her short chapters is full of powerful wisdom and irresistible wit. You'll discover how to cope with disaster, repair shattered relationships, handle overwhelming grief, forgive the unforgivable, cultivate patience, and much more. You'll gain encouragement from her compassionate responses to letters from other hurting parents, and rediscover joy through her collections of humorous quips and quotes.

Would you like to have a better life? This daily devotional book based on the book of Proverbs can help you improve your life. In 175 daysabout twenty-five weeksyou can learn how life works best. The six hundred individual sayings of Proverbs are collated under five major themeswisdom and folly, right and wrong, relationships, your heart and your words, and money and the future. These five mega themes are broken down into twenty-five specific subjects that form the devotions for each week. Each days devotion ends with a prayer asking God to help you apply his teaching to your life. Embark on a 175-day adventure that could lead you to a better life!