We Brake for Joy! : Devotions to Add Laughter, Fun, and Faith to Your Life

by Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, and Thelma Wells

• ISBN13: 9780310220428
• ISBN10: 0310220424
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

Those wild and wonderful women are at it again! Campaigning for a joy-filled outlook instead of a gloomy perspective on life, the Women of Faith crew has made thousands of women laugh, lighten up, and face the challenges of life with a smile. We Brake for Joy! is a brand new devotional straight from the hearts of these extraordinary women. We Brake for Joy! offers ninety upbeat devotions to help you live out your faith with verve and style. Like its predecessor, Joy Breaks, this new devotional offers a spirited view of tackling the challenges of life, taking an honest look at what we face as women every day -- and how we can add joy to our lives in spite of the problems we encounter. Each devotion includes a Scripture passage, a meditation, a closing prayer, and wisdom from traveling companions who know how tough the journey can be -- and how good God is. If the road feels rough and rocky and you think you're running out of gas, let these seasoned women of faith offer you a life. We Brake for Joy! will make you laugh, keep you smiling, and encourage your heart so you can get going again!

Table of Contents

Contents

Part One

Honk If You Giggled Today: Developing a Mirthful Mind-set

Dwayne’s Day by Luci Swindoll

A Gift from the Scrap Pile by Barbara Johnson

How’s the Weather? by Marilyn Meberg

Star Struck by Patsy Clairmont

The One with the White Legs by Sheila Walsh

Saying the Three Words by Thelma Wells

Monday Musings by Luci Swindoll

An Unusual Song by Marilyn Meberg

Pacified by Patsy Clairmont

Joy Cometh in the Mailbag by Barbara Johnson

Pit Stop Coming Up! by Sheila Walsh

Playful People by Marilyn Meberg

Part Two

Tilt Steering: Seeing Life From a Different Angle

The Fabulous Feast by Sheila Walsh

Treasured Differences by Patsy Clairmont

Dot-to-Dot Living by Barbara Johnson

The Eyes of the Heart by Luci Swindoll

The Road to Glory Ain’t Always Easy

by Thelma Wells

Party of Four by Marilyn Meberg

Friendly Skies by Patsy Clairmont

Fire! by Thelma Wells

Rude Awakening by Sheila Walsh

Five-Finger Exercise by Luci Swindoll

Bountiful Blessings by Barbara Johnson

On the Run by Marilyn Meberg

Listen to Your Heart by Thelma Wells

Up, Up and Away by Luci Swindoll

Shaggy Friends by Sheila Walsh

The Most Powerful Perfume by Barbara Johnson

First Impressions by Thelma Wells

Part Three

Trekkin’ Down the Road: Potholes? What Potholes?

Horsin’ Around by Patsy Clairmont

I Like Smart Women by Thelma Wells

Sing Your Lungs Out, You’re Family

by Sheila Walsh

Just for Fun by Marilyn Meberg

Mere Inconvenience or Major Catastrophe?

by Luci Swindoll

Encouraging Words by Barbara Johnson

Ah, Sweet Repose by Thelma Wells

Flirting with Danger by Luci Swindoll

Whittling in the Woods by Marilyn Meberg

Offshoot by Patsy Clairmont

Who Am I? by Luci Swindoll

Snoozin’ by Thelma Well

Elevated by Patsy Clairmont

Part Four

Miles of Smiles: The Joys of Good Car Companions

Drunk Without Drinking by Barbara Johnson

Two Are Better Than One by Luci Swindoll

Traveling Chums by Patsy Clairmont

Wherever I Am by Marilyn Meberg

What’s Under Your Hood? by Sheila Walsh

Keep Patching by Luci Swindoll

Daddy Harrell and the Prayer Meetin’

by Thelma Wells

Where’d You Get Those Eyes? by Barbara Johnson

Companions You Can Count On by Sheila Walsh

Eating with Gladness by Marilyn Meberg

Uncle Brother by Thelma Wells

Surprise Package by Barbara Johnson

Kooky Coworkers by Thelma Wells

Little Reminders by Barbara Johnson

Enjoy the View by Sheila Walsh

Z-Z-Z by Patsy Clairmont

Part Five

Wide Load (I Beg Your Pardon!): Stuff We Get to, Want to, Have to Lug Through Life

Jumping the Gun by Thelma Wells

Alive Again by Luci Swindoll

Anxiety over the Unseen by Marilyn Meberg

I Could Be a Great Christian if. . . by Sheila Walsh

W-W-J-D? L-O-V-E! by Barbara Johnson

Missing in Action by Patsy Clairmont

Harmony by Thelma Wells

Freedom for Nothing by Marilyn Meberg

Barking Up the Wrong Me by Patsy Clairmont

I Remember It Well by Luci Swindoll

Storm Warning by Sheila Walsh

Let’s Face It by Marilyn Meberg

God’s Mouthpiece by Thelma Wells

Say “Cheese” by Patsy Clairmont

Let Mama out of the Trunk by Sheila Walsh

Part Six

Fill ’er Up: Refueling Your Soul

Who Do You Be? by Marilyn Meberg

Brand Spanking New by Patsy Clairmont

Don’t Take My Word for It by Luci Swindoll

Delightfully Deceived by Barbara Johnson

Take a Flying Leap by Sheila Walsh

My Shepherd by Thelma Wells

Start Dreaming by Luci Swindoll

Prompted by Patsy Clairmont

Refuel Us Again by Sheila Walsh

A Quiet Life by Luci Swindoll

Listen and Love by Barbara Johnson

Sleepless in Eternity by Marilyn Meberg

Ticked by Patsy Clairmont

Name Droppers by Barbara Johnson

Daddy by Marilyn Meberg

Closet Living by Barbara Johnson