Joy Breaks [Hardcover]

Patsy Clairmont (Author), Barbara Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 1997

Ninety lighthearted, inspirational devotions will help you leave "present tensions" behind in order to simplify your life and savor the moments.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Patsy Clairmont is the author of such best-selling books as God Uses Cracked Pots and Sportin’ a ’Tude. Barbara Johnson is the founder of Spatula ministries and the author of numerous best-selling books, including Mama, Get the Hammer! There’s a Fly on Papa’s Head. Marilyn Meberg is a captivating speaker and the author of Choosing the Amusing. Luci Swindoll is the former vice-president of public relations for Insight for Living and the author of numerous books, including You Bring the Confetti, God Brings the Joy

From the Back Cover

Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, and Luci Swindoll know the value of mirth, the wisdom of a laugh. Their refreshing mix of infectious fun, entertaining wit, and down-to-earth common sense has inspired thousands of women at the Women of Faith "Joyful Journey" conferences. Now, in Joy Breaks, they offer sunny and heartfelt insights for women who long to simplify their lives and savor the moments. Joy Breaks is an upbeat devotional that offers fresh insight and encouragement for women who want to travel further along the joyful journey. With themes such as finding true friendship, relishing life’s surprises, celebrating hidden blessings, and developing a merry heart, these ninety devotionals illustrate practical ways to deepen joy amidst all the complexities, contradictions, and challenges of being a woman today. Women of all ages will be reminded that any time, any day, they can lighten up, get perspective, laugh, and cast all their cares on the One who said his yoke is easy and his burden is light. Here is a devotional with a light-hearted twist that motivates and supports women who want to renew and deepen their spiritual commitment. Developed in conjunction with the popular Women of Faith seminars, Joy Breaks is designed to enhance your spiritual journey.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (May 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310213452
• ISBN-13: 978-0310213451
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patsy Clairmont's quick wit and depth of biblical knowledge combine in a powerful pint-size package. She helps you to laugh God's truths right into your heart. Her mission to provide humor and hope for healing comes from her own struggles. A recovering agoraphobic, Patsy speaks at Women of Faith conferences, addressing tens of thousands of women, and has written more than twenty-four books, including Catching Fireflies, All Cracked Up, and I Grew Up Little. She loves a rainy day, a good book, and a deep cushioned chair. Given a day off, she shops, solves the world's problems with a friend over lunch, and hugs the stuffing out of her two grandsons, Justin and Noah. Patsy and her husband of forty-seven years, Les, live in Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's okay to have fun!, June 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Joy Breaks (Hardcover)

"Joy Breaks", by Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Luci Swindoll and Marilyn Meberg dramatically changed my outlook on life! I was going through a season of depression. I couldn't escape the torment I was living in day after day. After attending the first Women of Faith conference, I picked up a copy of "Joy Breaks". These four wonderful and zainy ladies (to whom I am forever indebted) taught me how to find humor in every day experiences and encouraged me to find reasons to laugh. My entire perspective on life has changed. I now understand and know that the Lord truly is the joy of my strength! If you are ready to start living life--and enjoying it--consider taking "Joy Breaks" for a spin!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful stories to enrich every woman's life., July 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Joy Breaks (Hardcover)

The stories in Joy Breaks are expecially applicable to everyday life in 1999. All women can relate to the wonderfully written short stories that the authors present. They obviously have a terrific sense of humor as well as deep rooted faith in God. The best part is that the stories are short enough to read one quickly with a cup of coffee or a soda, then pick up again the next day.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Excellent!, January 9, 2001

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Donna Waag (Alexandria, Kentucky United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy Breaks (Hardcover)

If you are having a bad day, this is definitely the book to read. There's no way that you can read it and not laugh!! These women are incredible. Just reading one chapter a day gives you enough encouragement to tackle any obstacle you may have going on in your life. If you want something inspirational, light-hearted, and loving, this is the book for you.