If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy! : Making the Choice to Rejoice

by OCONNOR LINDSEY

• ISBN13: 9780736918459
• ISBN10: 0736918450
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

a??What fun it is to join Lindsey Oa??Connor onher journey toward joy! Her own struggles and triumphs as a busy mother of fiveencourage all women to take a leap of faith toward balance and contentment.a?? Liz Curtis Higgs, author Bad Girls of the Bible a??I love reading Lindseya??s writing. I had a difficult time putting this book down.a?? Emilie Barnes, author Minute Meditations for Busy Moms Sharing stories to encouragereaders, Lindsey uncovers the struggles women encounter and shows how to findbalance and contentment where they are. Even busy women can experiencejoya??Goda??s joya??that puts new meaning in daily tasks and makes life worthcelebrating. A fresh new cover brightens this 100,000a??copy perennial seller.

Table of Contents

A Bit About Being Joyful	7	(4)
Sparkles in the Rocks
Life Is Hard; We Need a Little Sparkle!	11	(20)
If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy
So Maybe I'd Better Smile	31	(24)
Part One Choosing Joy and Contentment in Our Heads What We Think
It's All in Our Heads
Making the Choice to Rejoice	55	(22)
Taming the Monster of Discontent
Wanting What We Have	77	(20)
The Secret of Contentment
What I've Learned Thus Far	97	(22)
Part Two Cultivating Joy and Contentment in Our Hearts What We Feel
How Can I Be Joyful When I Feel Like A Grump?
Where We Start When the Feelings Won't	119	(12)
Three Powerful P's
Becoming Intimate with the Gift-Giver	131	(20)
Joy in the Dark
And Other Tales of Hope	151	(22)
I Didn't Lose My Joy---It's Been Stolen
Catching the Joy Thieves	173	(22)
Part Three Practicing Joy and Contentment in Our Homes What We Do
Disciplines of a Joyful Person
Practical Tips for Practicing Joy	195	(24)
Laugh and Lollygag
It Lightens the Load	219	(18)
Candles and Confetti
Creating an Atmosphere of Joy	237	(24)
Living and Giving Joy and Contentment
Modeling These Gifts for Our Families	261	(20)
Finding Purpose and Joy in the Moment	281