Outrageous Joy

by Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Meberg

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 -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.

Genres: Religion

224 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

Patsy is a bookish woman who loves words and has a penchant for dark chocolate sorbet. Since spelling bees in grade school, childhood Scrabble games, right up to her current addiction with Words with Friends she has been known to spell it out, to say it like it is.

Much to her surprise Patsy has written a stack of books that continues to light her passion for the printed page. And nothing pleases her more than to share her faith through laughter and tears and to encourage others to flourish.

A former agoraphobic Patsy never imagined the expansive plans God had in mind for her. She just wanted to make it to her neighborhood grocery store and safely home again. Instead, for the past 35 years she has been traipsing throughout the U.S. and Canada, interspersed with trips to Israel and Africa and she has even spoken at the Pentagon for the Flag Officers Bible Study. Patsy has spoken to millions of women (and men) offering spiritual and emotional hope.

Patsy has written books in several genres including devotional, fiction, children’s, and gift offerings. She is one of the founding speakers at Women of Faith and trains people for the platform.

Patsy is the author of over 35 books best-selling books and currently lives in Franklin TN.

Reviews

[Sandie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uplifting and encouraging

[Virginia Haas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful reading for any woman who is up or down.

[Lynn Carrigan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good real life lessons from real women’s lives

[Anne Calvert · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a surprising little gem I stumbled upon. I am not sure what I expected, but I can say it was better than I hoped. The ladies in Outrageous Joy are real ladies with everyday stories. I can't say I really liked the circus theme, I guess it worked for the theme of joy, but I could have done without it.
There were 5 parts to the book, God's Outrageous Love, Grace, Peace, Hope, and Freedom. Each part encouraged me to think and brought me insight, but the two I found exceptionally thought provoking and helpful to me at this time were Peace and Freedom. The book itself was very timely, but those two parts especially were well timed.
I also really enjoyed the ladies that contributed stories to the book. The Women Of Faith. My favorite by far was Shelia Walsh. I really liked her stories and she really made me laugh about the pickle jar.
I recommend this book to help uplift one's spirits and for a little spiritual self examination as well.

[Rhonda Rae Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes,...picked this up and was full of joy reading it...life is too short to not wake up with a song on your heart!

[Katie Horne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really like some of these authors, but the book didn't flow well, and some of the authors were pretty dry.

[Val · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable read.