Contents
Introduction Contagious Joy Mary Hollingsworth....................ix
Part I Joy Welcomes Putting Out the Welcome Mat Mary Graham....................3
Y'all Come! Patsy Clairmont....................9
Behind the Scenes Welcome Thelma Wells....................15
God in Full View! Marilyn Meberg....................21
Living in God's House Luci Swindoll....................27
Part 2 Joy Embraces My Friend, Joy Nicole Johnson....................35
Celestial Moments Luci Swindoll....................41
Embracing the Book Patsy Clairmont....................47
God's Gift Bearers Sheila Walsh....................52
There's Nothing Like a Mother's Embrace ... Except the Father's Barbara Johnson....................57
Part 3 Joy Whispers If You'll Talk, He'll Listen Thelma Wells....................65
Pitcher This Patsy Clairmont....................71
Latitude of Longing Nicole Johnson....................77
Unspeakable Joy Mary Graham....................83
Too Happy to Hold Back Barbara Johnson....................89
Part 4 Joy Celebrates Celebration! Patsy Clairmont....................97
Filling Your Blessing Basket Sheila Walsh....................103
Not Too Tick and Not Too Tin Marilyn Meberg....................109
God Is in Control Mary Graham....................115
Celebrating Wonder Nicole Johnson....................121
Part 5 Joy Laughs Tea Time and Supper Marilyn Meberg....................129
Look for the Laugh Barbara Johnson....................134
An Attitude of Gratitude Produces Praise, Joy, and Laughter Thelma Wells....................140
Laughing Later NicoleJohnson....................146
The Moustache-Waxing Moments of Life Sheila Walsh....................153
Part 6 Joy Sings Joy from the Ruins Sheila Walsh....................161
A Greenroom Hallelujah! Marilyn Meberg....................167
Love Fills Your Heart with Joy Thelma Wells....................173
Hit Parade Patsy Clairmont....................179
Singing My Heart Out to God Luci Swindoll....................185
Part 7 Joy Encourages Mansions and Bridges Luci Swindoll....................193
Mama T's Love for Mentoring Thelma Wells....................199
