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HAPPY VALENTINES DAYMY BLESSED WIFE...I LOVE YOUAND GOD LOVES YOU TOO...This book contains 13 of Joy's books she has published as a collection. THE VILLAGE CARPENTER WORLD WIDE MINISTRIES, PUBLISHING HOUSE, BIBLE SCHOOL, OS PUBLISHING, ME SHED CHURCH, GALACTIC ORDAINED MINISTRIES, GOD'S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, PO Box 133, Lakeview, Ohio 43331 USAsee TheVillageCarpenter.infoorGalacticOrdainedMinistries.Space

I wrote this book of essays in a spirit of gratitude for all the joy that has come into my life, and with the hope that others will find joy too. Joy did not just come knocking on my door, however; I have always had to look for it, open up all of my senses to receive it, and learn many lessons along the way. In the midst of blending my two worlds - my Wisconsin roots, and the life I now live in California's Silicon Valley - I found joy in ways both simple and profound. I found joy in music, nature, persistence, solitude, kindness, darkness, and in many other ways which I share in my book. I reveal some of my deepest pain, and celebrate moments when joy came back into my life. I believe my book will uplift, encourage, and inspire others to never stop looking for all the joy their heart can hold - no matter where they live.Reader reviews:"Joy Haefs Rewick is a gifted writer. Her essays are sometimes playful, sometimes profound, but always thought-provoking. Using her own life reflections, she writes from the heart and touches upon themes that both young and old can relate to. Her book is a reminder of the things that matter most in life."Wan Chen, Founder and President, Ivy Climbing Education Services"This is a wonderful book of essays - small nuggets that sweep you away with imagery and thoughtfulness. It's a great read with nostalgia and personal reflections of small town life woven into a positive take on life's journeys." Teri Young,Assistant Coach, Mountain View-Los Altos Speech and Debate"Please keep sharing your essays with others - even a few paragraphs will encourage discussions on remembering, loving, forgiving, and going through troubles." Lois Scorgie, writer, poet, and musician.

Go In Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure offers an authentic ride beyond inspiring, lyrical words. This engaging, relatable book of essays, poems and questions offers touchstones that deliver ah-ha moments. Reading snippets of Joy's journey through the blame, shame and pain of her youth into the peaceful, joyful light she radiates today, readers discover healing edges of their own to transform. This multi-layered book of vignettes and poems embedded with spirit, essence and joy delivers one woman's unique, yet universal, journey into self-realization. "Go In Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure is a wonderfully delightful book that leaves us wanting more. It's full of profound questions skillfully wrapped in colorful leaves of innocence and playfulness. Sometimes "clever" can be overdone. Not here. The author's inventive weaving of words is brilliant. A charming and healing read." Dr. Suka Chapel-Horst - author of Take a Leap of Faith "What does this book feel like? Turning these pages is like walking into a surprise party given to celebrate me, personal attention that in my private heart I usually resist, but here, with the verve, ease and spirit of this book by Joy Resor, I am won over. There is an immediacy in my sense of surprise - Resor's writing style is one of engagement. Go in Joy! An Alphabetical Adventure deftly weaves together rich stories, keen reflections, beautiful and provocative questions along with poems that get to the heart and bone of the matter: how you can live your life and be in relationship with more honesty, greater joy and an unequivocal authenticity." John Fox - author of Finding What You Didn't Lose: Expressing Your Truth and Creativity Through Poem-Making 20th anniversary "This wonderful collection of delicious, bite-sized essays gives us ideal readings to reflect on as we start or end our day. Joy takes us into her heart and along the pathway of her own spiritual journey, from wounding, confusion and self-doubt into a full engagement and celebration of all aspects of life, shadow and light. Lyrical and inspiring, it is filled with the gems of wisdom she has gathered along the way." Chelsea Wakefield author of Negotiating the Inner Peace Treaty

Imagine the tragedy if every child that ever fell off of his bike for the first time decided never to ride again.We must come to the realization that in spite of who might have told us otherwise, we are all destined for greatness. It matters not about our past, our mistakes, how many gray hairs we have on our heads (before we dye or pluck them) nor how many times we have been rejected. Whether we've failed once or a million times, the important thing is that we are willing to get back on the bike. Let us keep the hope that lies within us to believe that things will get better. Through my Joy-isms, may you be inspired to see that no matter what you go through in life, you have the ability to overcome it. As painful, overwhelming and unpleasant as those experiences may have been, recognize that it happened to strengthen your character. You can no longer allow your past to paralyze you, and rob you of your future. May you learn to keep your ears and eyes open so that you become more mindful of God speaking to you in your everyday life. Perhaps you will find your own personal "Joy-isms" throughout the day that will confirm who God has called YOU to be.