The Best Devotions of Barbara Johnson: Finding Joy and Hope in Tough Times (A 60-Day Devotional)

by Barbara Johnson; Thelma Wells

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2010

Overview

If Barbara Johnson has brought comfort to thousands of women, it’s not because her life has been comfortable. Barbara has known more heartbreak than most of us ever will. But that is why her encouragement truly inspires, why her humor makes us smile, and why her insightfulness can move us to tears. Through thick and thin, Barbara has held onto God--and so she is uniquely qualified to help us see how God holds onto us and won’t let go, no matter what life dishes out.The sixty selections in this book represent the cream of Barbara’s devotional crop. Kick your shoes off, settle back, and unwind. Or give this book to someone you know who would enjoy a chuckle, a reflective pause, an “Aha!” moment, maybe even a tear. Insights and encouragement lie within--and more than a few grins!

Contents

Foreword by Thelma Wells 9
Have You Checked Your Wardrobe Lately? 13
Golden Moments 16
Twenty-Five Ways to Make Your Day 19
Forgiveness Means Get Over It 22
No Strings Attached 25
Be a Joy Germ 27
Enjoy the Ride! 30
The God Who Sees 33
A Gift from the Scrap Pile 36
Dot-to-Dot Living 39
Bountiful Blessings 41
The Most Powerful Perfume 44
Encouraging Words 47
Drunk Without Drinking 50
Little Reminders 53
Delightfully Deceived 56
The Whole World in His Hands 59
Never Cage Joy 62
God’s E-mail 65
We’re All Toads 68
Grace-full in His Sight 71
Singing in the Rain 74
“Show Me the Love!” 77
Love Everflowing 81
Diamond Dust 84
The Road to Hana 88
Keep Sending Out Love 91
Hooray for Gardening! 94
God’s Kingdom Fireworks 98
Nestle, Don’t Wrestle 101
The Genius of Kids 105
Unquenchable Grins 111
Never Outgrow Motherhood 115
Whatever, Lord! 119
Love More and Regret Less 122
The Boomerang Principle 124
All My Marbles 128
Birthday Countdown 133
Making Life Bearable 137
The Big Joy Room---In the Sky 139
Crazy Quilt 144
Spread Your Joy 147
God’s Spiritual Stove 150
Waterproofing Life 153
The Messages of Hands 157
Anticipate the Best! 160
Those Struggle Muscles 164
Humble Joy 167
God’s Tear Bottle 170
Gotcha! 173
Prayer as Ointment 176
Heir-Conditioning 179
Season of Joy 182
Hug-a-Day Club 185
Scrapbooks of the Soul 188
Living at Geriatric Junction 190
Just a Little Hope 194
Dream Big 197
Merrymaking 201
Blessed by Stress 205

Product Details

• Title : The Best Devotions of Barbara Johnson
• Authors:
  • Johnson, Barbara
  • Wells, Thelma
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2010
• ISBN: 9780310877653