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Joy Breaks

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"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!

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.

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.

I really enjoyed the way this book was laid out. The authors have unique writing styles, but very friendly, as if they were speaking directly to you. Each devotion is short enough to squeeze into a corner of your day. However, I found myself reading two or three at a time. I liked it so much I bought another copy as a Secret Sister gift!

I ordered this book(as a gift) once before from Amazon and the seller said it was brand new and when I received it there were underscores throughout the book. I did not now of the underscores until I gave the gift. So I wanted another one for a gift and purposely ordered from another seller. They stated it was BRAND NEW!! It was not!!!! It had an inscription on the very front page. The [...] mentioned that it was "new, never read but name written inside front cover". What am I supposed to do now!!! I will have to cut the page out to give it as a gift. I don't think I will ever order from Amazon again. The first seller suggested I return it for another. Number one, I already gave it away and number two, I wasn't paying shipping to return it and take a chance of getting another used book.

I loved this book. It has short stories followed by a bible verse. Great for daily devotions. I have given out 2 of these.

A great way to start your day! A little joy, a little laughter and you will be armed for your day. If you like this book try also Conversations atthe Girlvile Diner-Finding God in the Hairdos and Hashbrowns. KC