OverJoyed! [Hardcover]

Johnson (Author), Clairmont (Author), Sheila Walsh (Author), Thelma Wells (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1999

This is a third volume of 60 inspiring devotions from Women of Faith following Joy Breaks and We Brake for Joy!

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From the Publisher

The Women of Faith Crew Strikes Again with 60 Upbeat New Devotions What do you get when you mix courage, faith, humor, and a few feisty women? You get OverJoyed!, a brand new devotional by some irrepressible ladies who know how to have a good time filling each day with laughter, love, and joy. OverJoyed! offers 60 sparkling devotions to help women live out their faith with verve and style. Like its predecessors, Joy Breaks and We Brake for Joy! this new devotional will take readers by storm, combining laughter, fun, and biblically based wisdom from six women of seasoned faith. The Women of Faith crew has helped thousands of women to lighten up and face the challenges of life with a smile. Campaigning for a joy-filled outlook instead of a gloomy perspective on life, they bring joy to thousands of women in seminars across the country, tickling the funny bone and touching the heart. These upbeat devotions help women bring the joy back into their own hearts and lives. Each devotion includes a Scripture passage, a meditation, and a closing prayer. OverJoyed! is perfect for inspirational gift-giving in any season.

From the Author

Patsy Clairmont is the author of such best-selling books as Sportin’ a ’Tude. She lives in Brighton, Michigan. Barbara Johnson is the author of numerous best-selling books, including Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death. She lives in La Habra, California. Marilyn Meberg is a captivating speaker and the author of I’d Rather Be Laughing. She lives in Palm Desert, California. Luci Swindoll is the former vice-president of public relations for Insight for Living and the author of many books, including Celebrating Life. She lives in Palm Desert, California. Sheila Walsh is a well-known author whose books include Honestly and Bring Back the Joy. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Thelma Wells, speaker, corporate consultant, and author of God Will Make a Way, lives in Dallas, Texas

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310226538
• ISBN-13: 978-0310226536
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,013 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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect way to start your day, funny and encouraging., April 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: OverJoyed! (Hardcover)

This was the best daily devotional I have ever read. I can't wait to start my quiet time each morning to see what happens next! A positive way to start your day.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The high point in my day!, January 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Overjoyed! (Audio Cassette)

I only right reviews when I feel very strongly about a book. To keep this in perspective for you, this is the second review I've written.

The first book I read by these 5 ladies - "Joy Breaks" is what prompted me to buy "Overjoyed". I can't stress enough how these are the most wonderful devotional books that I have ever read! Each devotional is very light-hearted and contains humerous situations which I find myself relating to very well. There is a short bibical scripture at the beginning of each devotional which serves as a "preface" for the story. Then there is a short prayer at the end of each story such as: "Lord, thank you for laughter. Help me to see the hilarity of it all and share it today. Amen." (p.52)

Each devotional is not lengthy. That may sound like a shallow comment, but in the past I have found myself painfully trying to get through devotional books that are very lengthy, deep and heavy on the heart, and by the time I reach the end, I have gotten very little out of it. But with "Overjoyed" I find myself reading 3 and 4 each time I pick up the book. And afterward all I can do is smile. I like the length of each devotional (2-3 pages) because sometimes I pick this book up for a quick pick-me-up at work or sitting in traffic, etc. (as you can tell, I like to always have this book on hand) and I don't want to have to read pages and pages to accomplish this. The size of the book is even perfect. It is small enough to fit into most purses (the book is about 5x7 in size).

This book packs a powerful and practical punch in each devotional. When I put this book down, I feel upbeat and spiritually fed. It is definately a high point in my day!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book made me feel happy!, November 26, 1999

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Sue Moylan (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: OverJoyed! (Hardcover)

A collection of essays by five different Christian women. The essays are strong and powerful and tie into the everyday life of women everywhere. This book acknowledges that life is hard, but you can choose to smile anyway. I loved it!