Bøker av Joyce J Ashley

Children bring much joy to author, JoyceAshley.  For many years she taughtschool and served as School Counselor to primary and elementary schoolstudents.  She and her husband of43 years, Patrick, have three adult children, two daughters-in-love and sixgrandjoys (with whom she especially loves reading)! The completion of this bookbrings Joyce a personal joy of seeing a life-long dream come to fruition. Herlove for God and passion for children are the motivation for this first book inthe Shamgarseries.  Joyce is the founder of JoyJoy Ministries.She has a daily radio program called JoyJuice and has authored three books about joy. As a speaker, writer and agrandmother (Gigi), her heart''s desire is to share with others the"inexpressible, glorious joy" (1 Peter 1:8 NIV) which comes from a personalrelationship with Christ.   www.joyjoyministries.com    Jamie Ashley fell in love with illustration as a childthrough her favorite children''s books and began creating her own stories andcharacters early on.  Afterstudying art in college and teaching art for several years, she is once againillustrating stories and working in a variety of media. Jamie resides inAtlanta area with her husband, Michael and their two young daughters. 

Is it possible to be joyful always as the Bible instructs? Joyce Ashley gives an honest, transparent glimpse into the life of a busy wife, mom, and now, over-joyed grandmother as she shares some of the joy-lessons she has learned through her personal experiences. She reminds us that happiness is not the same as joy. Happiness depends on our circumstances; joy is the confident assurance that God is with us in all situations. This book was lovingly written with the author's family in mind. However, the insight she shares should encourage every reader to pray for, strive toward and accept the abundant joy that is freely ours through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Journey with Joyce and catch her vision for leaving "A Legacy of Joy" which can be passed down from generation to generation. Joyce and husband, Patrick, live in Wray, GA. In their 41 years of marriage, they have raised three children and are immensely enjoying their roles as Gigi and Papa to six blessings she likes to call grandjoys. Joyce is the founder of JoyJoy Ministries. Her vision and passion is to share a double portion of God's joy through her writing, radio programs, ladies' events, as well as the daily opportunities of life! Joyce enjoys ministering with Team RADIATE as they encourage women of every age and stage of life to "shine like stars in the universe". (Philippians 2:15) "Joyce Ashley's A Legacy of Joy is a beautiful reminder of what true joy is and how it can be a treasured legacy for your family and friends. It is also page after page of Holy Spirit conviction of Jesus' desire for us to live the abundant life." Kimberly Hutchens, Women's Speaker, Personal assistant to Babbie Mason

JOY! That's the mission Joyce Ashley believes that God has given her at this stage of life. After raising her family and serving for many years in the field of education, she feels blessed with a renewed energy to spread the joyful message of Jesus Christ. Instead of spending her "golden years" rocking and resting, she's filled with a passion to share the joy of the Lord with others...women, men, children...whoever will listen! Whether through her church, radio ministry, written devotionals, ladies' conferences, community events or simply daily life situations, Joyce's desire is to allow God to pour out His love and joy through her. Married for almost 40 years to her best friend, Patrick, she delights in her family: 3 children, 2 daughters-in-love and 6 beautiful grandjoys. That doesn't include several unofficially adopted children and grandchildren, as well. Joyce is a life-long Georgia girl, loves to travel and minister wherever God opens a door. Founder of JoyJoy Ministries, Joyce stays busy counting her blessings, teaching, speaking, writing...and loving grandbabies! Visit her website at www.joyjoyministries.vpweb.com or on facebook at "JoyJoy Ministries". Her blog address is aservingofjoyjuice.blogspot.com. "God's favorite teaching method is story telling. Joyce Ashley has a story to tell-of joy. She has deep wisdom to impart that comes across in the stories of her everyday life. She lives out the joy of the Lord daily, hourly, and truly, moment by moment, for that is the only way to keep steadfast in any aspect of our walk with the Lord." Sherri Burgess, wife of Rick Burgess of the "Rick & Bubba" Radio Show "Joyce Ashley's words in Abundant Joy Juice are a fresh-squeezed delight that both nourish the heart and strengthen the soul." Karen Ehman, Proverbs 31 Ministries National Director of Speakers and Author