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The Joy Challenge: Discover the Ancient Secret to Experiencing Worry-Defeating, Circumstance-Defying Happiness
by Randy FrazeeWhat if you could close the "joy gap," that distance between how you feel now and the way you wish you felt? In The Joy Challenge, pastor and bestselling author Randy Frazee shares the secret to experiencing real, lasting joy--and stepping into a life of contentment and purpose.If this sounds familiar, Frazee has good news for you. In The Joy Challenge, he shares the secret to experiencing genuine joyfulness, the kind of resilient happiness that doesn't evaporate in the face of challenges and setbacks. Bringing together research about the science of happiness with the apostle Paul's masterclass on joy in the book of Philippians, The Joy Challenge will help youdiscover the vital link between increasing your joy and winning the battle against worry and anxiety;develop patterns and mindsets of gratefulness and forgiveness that clear obstacles to happiness; andaccess the kind of circumstance-defying contentment that opens the door to a truly fulfilled life--even when there&’s a gap between the life you have now and the life you hope for. As you encounter these easy-to-understand principles, thought patterns, and habits, you'll begin to experience more joy and happiness, transforming your relationships and your outlook for the better. It's time to discover the freedom of a deeply joyful life.
Joy Comes in the Morning
by Ashea S. GoldsonSister Alex Carter is seemingly a pillar of spiritual strength, working diligently in the ministry, trying to help everyone. But she has a secret, and as a result, she is unable to help herself. In fact, she is really a ticking time bomb.Although the one thing she wants more than anything else is to marry Deacon Joshua Bennings, a Bishop's son and the church's most eligible bachelor, she can't seem to escape the mistake from her past. So instead, she distracts herself with drama, striking a moral indictment against the church, competing with a flirtatious church sister for the man she loves, holding onto a job that's pulling her further away from the will of God, and trying to block an old lover's selfish attempt to expose her.As Alex wrestles to hang on to her spotless reputation, her pre-packaged life begins to unravel, bringing her to the brink of losing everything she has worked so hard for. Alex is forced to face not only her past, but her future, as well. Will she ever learn that through Christ, no matter how dark it gets, joy comes in the morning?
Joy for the Journey: Devotional: Morning and Evening
by Thomas NelsonAn updated bestseller with expanded content to help women begin and end each day with joy.Every woman could use daily inspiration, and this beautifully packaged devotional offers enough for an entire yearùtwice a day! Each morning offers a devotional thought from bestselling women authors such as Sheila Walsh, Beth Moore, and Lysa Terkuerst, and the evening follows with applicable scriptures to complete the day. Deluxe leathersoft packaging and encouraging content make this book a great gift for women any time of year.This collection of devotions and scriptures addresses relatable topics that women encounter every day such as: changing your focus, paring down your schedule, choosing a positive attitude, serving others graciously, and finding joy in GodÆs love.The beloved original Joy for the Journey sold more than 620,000 copies, and this new morning and evening edition with a fresh, modern cover and interiors is the perfect gift to inspire a new generation of women. Features & Benefits:Fresh, modern cover and interior will bring this devotional to a new generation of womenMorning devotions followed by applicable scriptures each evening
Joy from Ashes (Battles of Destiny Series #5)
by Al LacyFighting for the Confederacy, Major Dalton learns that enemy soldiers have hurt his beloved wife and caused the death of their unborn son. Will he obtain revenge, or learn that vengeance truly belongs to the Lord?From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Joy I'd Never Known: When I Gave Up Control, I Found ...
by Jan Dravecky Connie NealOne woman&’s story of a secret struggle with depression and anxiety—and how she found her way from fear to faith. Jan Dravecky&’s husband, Dave, found God through a difficult struggle with cancer and the loss of a Major League pitching career. Jan faced great adversity in finding her own Christian faith as well—but hers is a more intimate story. In this book, she tells that story for the first time, chronicling her own painful struggle with depression, anxiety, and loss, and the journey that took her from these dark places to the light of God&’s love. A Joy I&’d Never Known is sure to be an inspiration to anyone struggling through a difficult period and looking for a return to joy.
Joy in His Heart
by Kate WelshThey're so wrong for each other, they might just be perfect. Headstrong Joy Fuller knew she could never marry Brian Peterson. A brilliant doctor, Brian always wanted a society wife, not a tomboyish pilot. That's what Joy told herself twelve years ago when their breakup left her brokenhearted. After years of avoiding him, the two are thrown together on a seemingly routine rescue mission. But when her aircraft goes down in the Adirondacks, their very survival depends on whether they both can get over past hurts and work together. If they can stop quarreling long enough, they might even just see that they're both still hopelessly in love.
The Joy in Loving
by Mother Teresa Edward Le Joly Jaya ChalihaThe provocative ideas and touching insights found in The Joy in Loving spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own remarkable life. She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother Teresa emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love--unconditionally and absolutely.
The Joy in Loving
by Mother Teresa Edward Le Joly Jaya ChalihaThe provocative ideas and touching insights found in The Joy in Loving spring from incidents in Mother Teresa's own remarkable life. She speaks of men and women who have lived and died uncomplainingly, even in the midst of great poverty and deprivation; of wealthy businessmen whose indifference has been transformed into compassion and charity, and of her encounters with people and governments around the globe. Through all of this, Mother Teresa emphasizes the need for a disciplined, loving family life, for "in the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world. " Drawing on more than seventy years of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, she discusses the importance of work and prayer, charity and service, the right to life and, above all, the need to love--unconditionally and absolutely. .
Joy in the Journey: Finding Abundance in the Shadow of Death
by Steve Hayner Sharol HaynerHearts Minds Bookstore's Best Books of 2015, Memoir Steve Hayner was serving as president of Columbia Seminary and was healthy and fit when he found out he had terminal pancreatic cancer. He and his wife, Sharol, embarked on a journey together with their children that soon included tens of thousands of visits from friends and acquaintances via the CaringBridge website. The overwhelming response to their posts on this website attested to the surprising and engaging way that they chose to live in the face of death. As a result they uncovered the remarkable truth that God, our good Shepherd, provides a feast for us when we are in the valley of the shadow of death as well as in the green pastures. Steve was always known for signing letters and emails, "joyfully." These pages, including reflections from some of those closest to Steve and Sharol, offer us a hope-filled glimpse into what it means to walk with God in honesty, with joy, even through great pain.
Joy In the Midst of Pain: Hope in Time of Grieving - April's Legacy
by Diane CzekalaWhen Diane Czekala&’s daughter April died in 2011, she was just twenty-three and had her whole life ahead of her. Uniquely, she knew she was going to die and told her mother about it three months before it happened. Diane wanted to hear nothing about it, but then told her, " 'IF' you do die, find a way to let me know you are okay". After her death, Diane and her husband, Michael, feared for April&’s salvation. But Joy in the Midst of Pain recounts dramatic instances of dreams, visions, and prophetic inspirations that came from people across the country who knew April. Each clearly confirmed to the couple their daughter was with Jesus, there is life after death, and it is wonderful . As a minister of healing, Diane also explains different types of grieving, understanding the grieving process, and hindrances to healing, as she shares her story. If you wonder about life after death, are sorrowing the loss of a loved one, or know someone who is, Joy in the Midst of Pain will offer hope in Jesus and inspire you to draw near to God. As Diane&’s story emphatically demonstrates, &“He will get you through.&”
Joy In the War: Expand Your Ability to Embrace Hope in the Heat of Battle
by Daniel Pierce Amber PierceIf you don&’t have joy, you won&’t have the strength to overcome. This book will help you better understand how even in the midst of crisis and chaos, God wants to use joy as a weapon to tear down the attacks of the enemy and give you the spiritual bandwidth to overcome. Joy in the War is a unique book about finding joy in the midst of devastating events, including those happening in America and around the world. The Lord desires that His children know He is a covenant God. When we choose to align with His purposes, even the conflict and warfare surrounding us cannot stop His joy from manifesting and releasing a strength and purpose that empowers us to triumph. We can learn not to fear war or impending doom as we realize that overcoming joy can be our portion even in times of hardship. These lessons from Daniel and Amber Pierce—part of the legacy family of Chuck Pierce—have been walked out over the past decade as they have lived in the Land of Israel: a place where war is a constant threat and lessons for America and the church can be gleaned.
The Joy Journal
by Barbara JohnsonCreated by best-selling humorist Barbara Johnson, this is the place to put your own thoughts of hope, gladness, and love--with Barbara's zany bits of joy, laughter and survival tips to inspire you along the way.
The Joy Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Balance
by Ken Blanchard Jeff SpadaforaManagement consultant and Christian life coach Jeff Spadafora provides a blueprint for building a life of greater joy and delivers a plan for frustrated believers to become joyful followers. An increasing number of adult American Christians are frustrated. Even as they read their Bibles, listen to sermons, and hang out with other Christians, they become painfully aware that something is missing: joy. As a result, many have given up on their faith being a source of joy, and instead they seek meaning, purpose, and joy through their work, relationships, hobbies, possessions, or even more destructive and hollow substitutes. In The Joy Model, Jeff Spadafora offers a better way, showing readers that joy comes from balancing the practical and spiritual sides of our lives--from the "Doing" and the "Being" of the Christian life. On the spiritual side, he reveals tried and true disciplines that move readers from knowing about God to actually experiencing him. On the practical side, he shows how to transform relationships, attitudes, finances, and work in ways that result in significant increases in joy. Weaving together his own spiritual journey, stories from his experience coaching others, and down-to-earth principles and practices, Spadafora helps readers find the joy in a life that is more vibrant and real than any they have experienced before.
The Joy of a Sacred Marriage: Insights and Reflections from Sacred Marriage
by Gary ThomasCouples can change the path of their marriage through the lessons on the purpose of marriage from the popular book Sacred Marriage, now in a gift format. Includes devotions, excerpts from Sacred Marriage, and Scriptures from the New International Version. Makes a perfect wedding or shower gift!
The Joy of Advent: Family Celebrations for Advent & the Twelve Days of Christmas
by Stephen Grabill Rebecca GrabillThe Joy of Advent is an easy, guided celebration of Advent and Christmas for any family that hopes to bring richness and meaning into the holiday season. From Advent through Epiphany, activities for all ages including daily Bible readings, reflections, songs, and prayers, provide a guided celebration that will infuse depth and delight throughout the Advent and Christmastide season. The Joy of Advent gives families the opportunity to come together and focus their hearts on the scarlet thread of Christmas—Christ's love and sacrifice—woven through the tapestry of Scripture, and utilizing the Jesse Tree, to create poignant memories and beloved traditions. Readers will: Create meaningful traditions and activities that family members will enjoy year after year. Experience companionship through accessible readings and thoughtful reflections. Appreciate the amazing story of God's redemptive work in the world. Have every day moments transformed into lasting memories of rich spiritual significance. Extend the celebration of Christmas through the full Twelve Days of Christmas. Features of The Joy of Advent: • PERFECT GIFT for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany celebrations • TIMELESSLY CLASSIC PACKAGING: With a beautifully ageless, full-color, holiday design, this family activity book is perfect for decorating a coffee table or bookshelf, and the sturdy hardcover package ensures durability. • DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS: This book includes family devotions and reflection questions for different age levels, and activities the whole family can enjoy together.
The Joy of an Uncluttered Life
by Joyce MeyerBattle burnout, simplify your life, and change your thinking with #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer. Many of us understand how easy it is for life to become hectic, stressful, and busy. We are overcommitted, have no free time, and feel trapped in the daily demands of life. But there is good news—you don&’t have to live this way! In The Joy of an Uncluttered Life, you will find relief from burnout and unnecessary stress with 100 ways to simplify your life. These doable tips will teach you to set boundaries, stay positive, clear out clutter in your life, deal with other people in healthy ways, and more. Even the smallest things we do in a day have the power to bring about more peace, and this book will empower you to make lasting changes in your life. Discover a life beyond stress and frustration and develop a mindset of simplicity and peace! Derived from material previously published in 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life.
The Joy Of Believing Prayer: Deepen Your Friendship with God
by Joyce MeyerSimple, believing prayer comes straight out of the heart and goes straight to the heart of God.
The Joy of Christmas: A 3-in-1 Collection
by Melody Carlson"The Christmas Dog, An Irish Christmas," and "All I Have to Give" are packaged together in this heartwarming three-in-one value edition.
The Joy of Discovery in Bible Study (Revised Edition)
by Oletta WaldThis is a small, but practical workbook for those who want to gain the skills necessary to study the Bible for themselves. As each concept is explained, author Oletta Wald provides opportunities to implement that principle in studying a passage of Scripture. The book demonstrates how one can derive deeper meaning from God's Word, even without knowledge of the languages in which the Bible was originally written. In the first chapter, Wald writes: "While all Christians agree that the Bible should be studied, many do not find joy in their study. They know very little about the Bible and feel that it is difficult to understand. To them it is a strange book, seemingly too hard or too dull, and they have little inclination to read or study it. This is a tragedy, because Bible study can be a most rewarding, challenging, and exciting study. ... The purpose of this book is to enable you to become a discoverer and in the process experience the Joy of discovery. ... "The pattern in many Bible study groups is for the leader to be the discoverer and share his discoveries with others. Since the participants are not helped to become discoverers, they can quickly forget what was taught. My hope is that through the suggestions in this resource, you will learn how to become your own discoverer and never forget what you discover in God's Word. "Maybe you think that this emphasis on Bible study skills sounds cold and unspiritual. Can't a person just read the Bible and let the Holy Spirit guide us in discovering truths? Won't emphasis on skills make Bible study too mechanical and unspiritual? It is very possible to learn the skills in study and come out only with intellectual knowledge, but this need not be, nor is it likely to happen. The pianist or the star baseball player is the one who has mastered the skills of playing so that mechanics have become second nature and he is free to play his best. In the same way, when you learn some of these rather mechanical skills of study, you will gain deeper insights into the truths in the Bible and the Holy Spirit will have a freer course in your life."
The Joy of Encouragement
by David JeremiahThe Greatest Healing Agent Known to Mankind. What is loneliness but the echo of an unanswered cry for love? What is the wounded soul but one aching for hope? Although most people have not received a minute's training in medicine, everyone can offer anyone the greatest power of healing available: that of encouragement. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, popular pastor, author, and radio minister Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of encouragement--self-giving, genuine love--and shows how we can eagerly, easily lift up those around us. An encouragement itself, The Joy of Encouragement is scriptural and uplifting, enabling you to bask in God's love while simultaneously giving it away. The world is about to be radically reshaped one word at a time. What is loneliness but an unanswered cry for love? Lift Up the Defeated. What is a wounded soul but one aching for hope? Redirect a Life. You wield the power to heal the hurting. You hold the words to affirm the doubting. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of self-giving, genuine love--and shows how you can easily, readily, and simply offer healing and life to those around you, to your family, friends, neighbors, and even perfect strangers. Scriptural and uplifting, The Joy of Encouragement is an uplift in itself. You'll find yourself basking in God's love while giving it away. Change the world one word at a time. Experience the Joy. If you need a fresh start, a new beginning, a renewed hope, then this is the book for you. --Joseph Aldrich, former president, Multnomah Bible College. Do any two elements of life go together more naturally than hope and encouragement? David Jeremiah offers both in The Joy of Encouragement. Highly recommended. --Bruce Wilkinson, bestselling author. A compelling call for us to infect our despairing and discouraged world with hope and encouragement. This is a strategic book for those of us who want to be used as helpers and healers on behalf of Christ. --Joseph Stowell, senior teaching pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel and seventh president, Moody Bible Institute.
The Joy of Encouragement
by Dr David JeremiahThe Greatest Healing Agent Known to Mankind What is loneliness but the echo of an unanswered cry for love? What is the wounded soul but one aching for hope? Although most people have not received a minute's training in medicine, everyone can offer anyone the greatest power of healing available: that of encouragement. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, popular pastor, author, and radio minister Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of encouragement--self-giving, genuine love--and shows how we can eagerly, easily lift up those around us. An encouragement itself, The Joy of Encouragement is scriptural and uplifting, enabling you to bask in God's love while simultaneously giving it away. The world is about to be radically reshaped...one word at a time. What is loneliness but an unanswered cry for love? Lift Up the Defeated What is a wounded soul but one aching for hope? Redirect a Life You wield the power to heal the hurting. You hold the words to affirm the doubting. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of self-giving, genuine love--and shows how you can easily, readily, and simply offer healing and life to those around you...to your family, friends, neighbors, and even perfect strangers. Scriptural and uplifting, The Joy of Encouragement is an uplift in itself. You'll find yourself basking in God's love while giving it away. Change the world...one word at a time. Praise for The Joy of Encouragement "If you need a fresh start, a new beginning, a renewed hope, then this is the book for you." --Joseph Aldrich, former president, Multnomah Bible College "Do any two elements of life go together more naturally than hope and encouragement? David Jeremiah offers both in The Joy of Encouragement. Highly recommended." --Bruce Wilkinson, bestselling author "A compelling call for us to infect our despairing and discouraged world with hope and encouragement. This is a strategic book for those of us who want to be used as helpers and healers on behalf of Christ." --Joseph Stowell, senior teaching pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel and seventh president, Moody Bible Institute
The Joy of Falling
by Lindsay HarrelEva and Angela must learn to live again. One step at a time.It has been fifteen months since Eva and Angela lost their thrill-seeking husbands in a scuba diving accident. Both women are trying to navigate their way through the grief, but neither one is making much progress. Angela is barely making ends meet, angry at her husband for leaving her to raise three children on her own. Meanwhile, Eva is stuck, unable to move forward after losing the love of her life and her source of inspiration.But then Eva gets a life-changing phone call. Before Brent and Wes died, they had signed up for a race of a lifetime—an ultra-marathon in beautiful New Zealand. Eva begs Angela to run the race with her in their husbands&’ place, and Angela finally agrees, hoping to finally understand her husband's choices.Training is exhausting, and the race is even more demanding. Their journey grows more complicated by the presence of two men—Marc is Brent&’s best friend who is running the race with Eva and Angela, and Simon King is a writer who is covering their inspiring story. With every step, Eva and Angela must ask themselves questions that they haven&’t had the courage to ask before. As the women literally put one foot in front of the other, they wonder: Is it possible to find their way forward in hope?
The Joy of Fearing God
by Jerry BridgesWhat Kind of Relationship Can You Have with Someone You Fear?For most of us, fear is something we try to avoid. And fearing God hardly sounds like an occasion for joy. But Jerry Bridges shows how the fear of the Lord is actually the key that opens the door to a life of true knowledge, wisdom, blessing, and joy.We all want a deeper, more intimate relationship with God-one that's characterized by joy. But how does fearing God lead to joy? After all, aren't we supposed to love Him and live in intimate relationship with Him? Jerry Bridges explores this paradox as he unpacks the biblical promise that God delights in those who fear Him. Join him as he unveils the awesome greatness of God-His incredible holiness, deep wisdom, and especially His inspiring love. You'll gain a deeper understanding of who God is that will draw you into a truly biblical, and surprisingly delightful, fear of God-a fear that includes your own genuine, heartfelt delight in God.You'll make the startling discovery that the fear of the Lord, far from being something to avoid, is the key to joyful, fulfilling, and genuine intimacy with God. It can change your relationship with God and change your life! Discover the surprising Joy of Fearing God!From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Joy of Full Surrender (Paraclete Essentials)
by Jean Pierre de Caussade Benet Tvedten"The will of God has nothing but sweetness, grace, and treasures for the surrendered soul"God speaks to us through every moment of every day. By facing ourselves honestly through active authentic contemplation, this timeless classic shows us the way towards comfort and fulfillment, and a life suffused with grace as we carry out God's purpose. These spiritual reflections on the mystery of faith provide wisdom, hope, and inspiration -- guidance for daily living and relationship with God, and an invitation to open our hearts, and learn to slow down and live life in the "sacrament of the present moment." "I count myself blessed that, at an important juncture in my life, a wise elder introduced me to the writings of Caussade. From them I gained not only the guidance I needed to traverse a difficult terrain, but also a permanent element in my outlook on life: an appreciation of the operation of God's providence and my need to be receptive of that providence despite the lack of full understanding and the pressure of contrary desires." —Michael Casey, O.C.S.O. from the Introduction
The Joy of Hex: Modern Spells Without All the Bullsh*t
by Nina KahnCalling all witches and badass b*tches!It's time to shake what the divine goddess gave you and live a life of bold intentions, powerful magick, and supernatural fun! Whether you're a baby witch, an experienced witch, or somewhere in between, this kickass collection of rituals and spells will inspire and invigorate your personal practice. Channel the mystical energies within and around you as you learn to manifest your dreams and open doors to exciting new possibilities. No matter what it is you're after (money, love, friendship, or inner peace), The Joy of Hex has you covered. Inside you'll find:-More than 35 rituals and spells to help you live your best life-The lowdown on witchy tools like crystals, wands, athames, altars, oils, herbs, and more!-Positivity and empowerment as you learn to trust yourself and use your intuition-Mystical and magickal rituals that soothe the soul and make life sparkle -A path to conquering the goals that matter most to you-A chance to connect to Earth's natural cycles like the goddess you areUnleash a glitter bomb of feminine power onto the world and make happy happen with Nina Kahn's The Joy of Hex, the friendly user's guide to the best spells in the cosmos.