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Splashes Of Joy In The Cesspools Of Life
Barbara Johnson's approach to life is positive, uplifting, therapeutic and fun. Barbara Johnson is far from being a cock-eyed optimist―blind to life's grief and disappointment. In fact, her entire ministry of joy and encouragement began in the "slimy cesspool" of her own pain. She is a "clear-eyed" optimist. And that's why her laughter is so infectious and her widom rings...more
Paperback, 228 pages
Published
February 26th 1992
by W Publishing Group
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As with all of Barbara's contributions, full of humour (some black, mostly white)...but heartfelt and yet never appearing anywhere near corny.. Her natural gift of humour and creative optomism (as opposed to just positive thinking), addresses huge issues in life in a surprising and unpredictable way. Proud to say I "knew her when". When she came alongside me and my family in very significant times and before the books were written, she walked the talk! Sorely missed. Most other people of her ilk...more
I don't have any kids but I have experienced heartaches of other sorts and found joy and comfort in Johnson's books and still get a lot out of them. I enjoyed this one, especially the last couple chapers. LOVED the story of the young man named Greg. Mrs. Johnson truly went to the trenches to dig people out. INCREDIBLE WOMAN!! I am sorry to hear of her death at age 79--very recently, but I am so happy her family chooses to continue her ministry to help others.
What can you say about all of Barbara Johnsons books??? Well, she's just too darn funny for words...puts a smile on your face every time!!
And yes indeed...Christians DO have an incredible sense of humor and Barbara leads the way with great clarity and encourages each of us to 'lighten up', trust the Lord and try to find the sunny side of even our darkest problems. You WILL smile...and laugh!
And yes indeed...Christians DO have an incredible sense of humor and Barbara leads the way with great clarity and encourages each of us to 'lighten up', trust the Lord and try to find the sunny side of even our darkest problems. You WILL smile...and laugh!
Finding humour in tough situations is an uplifting way of looking at life. I love this ladlies way of working through tough times.
well, i won the book this afternoon at the Bradford County Senior Center's Christmas party. man, the shit looks real tight...
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Funny and uplifting! Knowing God can get you through anything makes me full of "JOY"
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart!
EXCELLENT READ
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Good Book
This book was recommended after I lost my husband to cancer, have tried to read this book for years, will red parts of it over again, very good, spirit lifting and funny.
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