Don't Miss the Blessing [Hardcover]

Jo Ann Leavell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 1990

As a ministerís wife for more than 35 years and a teacher of ministersí wives for more than 15, Mrs. Leavell considers herself ìa satisfied customerî and shares her positive attitude.

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As a minister's wife for more than fifty years, Jo Ann Paris Leavell considers herself "a satisfied customer in ministry" and shares her positive attitude with Christian women, particularly the wives of ministers. Leavell and coauthor Rhonda Harrington Kelley recall their journey to become ministers' wives as they guide readers toward a positive self-image and healthy relationships with God and others. Don't Miss the Blessing emphasizes the importance of one's internal resources, suggesting that inner strength keeps women continuously motivated toward personal growth while noting that it is the responsibility of the individual to discover gifts bestowed by God and apply them properly for the common good. This guide discusses the reality of the present and leads the reader through the topics of appearance, marriage, communication, parent-child relationships, time management, money, and hospitality. Finally, in the reaffirmation of the future, the authors advise the setting of specific goals to assure achievements. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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"This book is a must-read for women involved in ministry. Rhonda and Jo Ann share practical insights and personal experiences in this timely book." -Debbie Brunson, pastor's wife, First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida "Jo Ann Leavell and Rhonda Kelley are the 'dynamic duo.' The mentor and the mentee become powerful teachers to all women of faith on the journey of life. . . . Spiritual truths taught by them will have eternal influence on the coming generation of women." -Lynda Estep, pastor's wife, First Baptist Church, Columbia, South Carolina "This book greatly impacted my life when I first read it. Both of these women have faithfully served our Lord alongside their husbands. Their joy in the ministry is a testimony to their 'first love'-Jesus Christ! I highly recommend this book to every minister's wife and every woman." -Donna Gaines, pastor's wife, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee "Don't Miss the Blessing is a true classic! Jo Ann Leavell and Rhonda Kelley bring their characteristic good humor, common sense, and energy to this work." -Susie Hawkins, president's wife, GuideStone Financial Resources "Don't Miss the Blessing was a source of encouragement to me as I navigated the life of being a pastor's wife. Now in its revised edition, other ministers' wives can glean from the wisdom of two women who have been faithful to the call of God. This book is a practical and helpful read." -Diane Nix, ministry wife, speaker, and author, When God's Woman Wants to Give Up "Jo Ann Leavell and Rhonda Kelley have not missed anything! They are a blessing to the families whom they love and serve and to the churches whose congregations are encouraged and edified by their tireless labor . . . especially the ministry wives who will be inspired and trained through the wisdom and instruction found in this volume." -Dorothy Patterson, Ph.D., president's wife, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas "These delightful ladies show us that joy and blessings come from living life in God's presence and serving Him wherever He places us." -Anne Wright, pastor's wife, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Marietta, Georgia --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (January 31, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882897470
• ISBN-13: 978-0882897479
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,006,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Mrs. Leavell taught a course for ministers' wives at New Orleans Baptist Seminary. This book is a wonderful summary of the things I learned in class and is a must for every minister's wife.