Up: Writing a New Chapter of Joy and Laughter

by Beth A. Jones

Got the blues? Bummed out? In the dumps? Feel isolated, overlooked, rejected? Does your situation feel hopeless? Want to run away? While your friends are reaching higher toward their dreams and desires, do you feel like youre reaching a new low? Ever felt like the sky of your life was gray? These are all signs and symptoms of depression and discouragement and weve all been there in one way or another. Maybe youre tired of being down, sad or dependent on mood-enhancing drugs or herbs. Perhaps you wonder if God has real answers. The good news for each of us is that God cares and He has real answers to help us. If this describes you, then this is the Bible study for you! God does not want us to live in the bondage of being down in the dumps, but rather He wants to lift us up and out! In this study, you'll learn to find the place of joy and laughter again, while being transformed into the upbeat person God made you to be. Perfect for small groups and Bible studies, this resource is definitely a treasure for anyone that needs to be uplifted.

90 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 2014

About the author

Beth Jones and her husband, Jeff, are the founders and Senior Pastors of Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan and the leaders of Jeff and Beth Jones Ministries.

The heart of Beth's message is a passion to help people get the basics of God's Word and inspire them to reach their greatest God-given potential!

Beth is the author of over 20 books; including the popular "7 Basics" book and the "Getting a Grip on the Basics" series, which has been translated into over a dozen foreign languages and is being used around the world. She also writes the free, Basics Daily Devo for thousands of subscribers.

Beth received her BA in Communication from Boston University in Boston, MA and received her ministry training at Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. She is licensed and ordained through RMAI.