Pure Joy

by Alicia Britt Chole

Collects more than eighty devotional stories from the author's own life as well as the lives of other people who have experienced joy in the face of such events as a child's birth, the dawn of a new day, or a prayer session, in a gift book complemented by Scripture passages and prayer suggestions.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published September 4, 2003

About the author

Whether in person or in print, Alicia's voice carries an invitation to walk with God anew. A former atheist, her love for God and His Word overflows to bring ancient truth to life.

Often described as a captivating communicator, Alicia speaks, writes, mentors, and serves as the founding director of Leadership Investment Intensives, Inc, a non-profit devoted to providing personal soul-care to leaders in the marketplace and church. Her book, Anonymous: Jesus' Hidden Years and Yours, is highly regarded by leaders and learners around the globe.

Alicia holds a B.A. in Plan II/Pre-Law (University of Texas, Austin), an M.A. in TESOL (University of Texas, Austin) and a DMin in Leadership and Spiritual Formation (George Fox Evangelical Seminary). Alicia and her husband of 25 years joyfully parent their three extraordinary children in a country home off of a dirt road surrounded by loads of laundry, laughter, and love.

To learn more about Alicia, visit her website at www.aliciachole.com or on twitter @aliciachole.

Favorite Quotes:

Oswald Chambers: 'My goal is God Himself, not joy nor peace nor even blessing, but Himself, my God.'

A.W. Tozer: 'The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him.'

Henri Nouwen: 'Did growing older bring me closer to Jesus?'

Brother Lawrence: 'Always rejoice at being able to do little things for the love of God.'

Basilea Schlink: 'Jesus and the penitent sinner belong together.'
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Reviews

[Dara Branham · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great bedside book. Love the quick perspective she has the ability to bring.

[Barbara]

"Merry Christmas
2003

Through the years your life has touched so many others with warmth, love, and encouragement. May this small book now touch and fill your heart with the same.
You're the best!
Blessings
a coaster for your cup of coffee, too.

A gift for: Barbara
From: Evie and Jim"