Outrageous Joy

Women of Faith equals joy! Triumphant joy, exuberant joy . . . outrageous joy! And no wonder. Because as this sparkling, love-and-laugher-filled book reveals, we serve an outrageously joyful God. Dipping their pens in infectious good humor, authors and Women of Faith conference speakers Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, and Thelma Wells offer irresistible reasons for rejoicing in every circumstance of life. Using the metaphor of a circus, they encourage us to revel in the three rings of God's love. They join us in skipping across the high wire of his grace, falling back on his safety net of peace, celebrating his hope, and laughing aloud in the freedom that lets us live our lives with abandon. Outrageous Joy introduces one attraction after another--but there's never any competition among the acts! Because each chapter has its own important truth to reveal about joyous Christian living, as seen in: -The Ballyhoo at Bethlehem - Step Right Up! - Juggling, Spinning, and Smiling All the While - Flying Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease - Swallowing Swords - The Biggest Big Top . . . and other wise, merry-hearted reflections. Filled with whimsical illustrations and Barbara Johnson's 'sideshow' nuggets of wisdom and humor, Outrageous Joy will help women of all ages embrace God's outrageous plan for their lives.

Patsy Clairmont is a popular speaker, a coauthor of various Women of Faith devotionals, and the author of such best-selling books as 'God Uses Cracked Pots' and 'Sportin' a 'Tude.' She and her husband live in Brighton, Michigan.

Barbara Johnson was the founder of Spatula Ministries, a coauthor of various Women of Faith devotionals, and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Boomerang Joy, Living Somewhere between Estrogen and Death, and Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy. SPANISH BIO: Barbara Johnson es fundadora de Spatula Ministries [Ministerios Espatula], organizacion sin fines de lucro creada para despegar con una espatula de amor a todos los padres que estan incrustados contra el techo y encaminarlos hacia la recuperacion. Barbara y su esposo, Bill, viven en La Habra, California.

Marilyn Meberg is a captivating speaker, a coauthor of various Women of Faith devotionals, and the author of 'I'd Rather Be Laughing and Choosing the Amusing.' She lives in Frisco, TX.

Luci Swindoll is author of Celebrating Life and a co-author of various Women of Faith devotionals. She has served as a business executive of Mobil Oil Corporation and as vice president with Insight for Living. She lives in Frisco, Texas. SPANISH BIO: Luci Swindoll es conferenciante internacional y autora de numerosos libros. Su participacion es destacada dentro del movimiento Women of Faith [Mujeres de Fe] donde desarrolla un ministerio activo. Anteriormente fue ejecutiva de Mobil Oil Corporation y vicepresidente de relaciones publicas de Insight for Living [Vision para Vivir]. Desde l992 reside en Frisco, Texas.

Sheila Walsh is the creator of Children of Faith and the Gnoo Zoo, a ministry to children that communicates God's love for them. She is the author or co-author of several books including 'Honestly', 'Gifts for Your Soul', 'Living Fearlessly', and 'The Best Devotions of Sheila Walsh'. As an accomplished musician, Sheila has recently released the CD 'Love Falls Down'. Sheila, her husband, and their son, live in Texas.