In a world where rudeness runs rampant - and manners, etiquette, and civility have been left behind, nationally renowned etiquette expert Joy Weaver draws from her Christian faith, extensive research and good old-fashioned common sense to present a quick reference of manners, etiquette tips, and faux pas to avoid. Joy’s easy-to-read book of lists is broken into three sections: business, social, and manners for minors. Socially Savvy is highly endorsed by Zig Ziglar and covers everything from business situations to social settings, from wedding tips to funeral faux pas, and from tipping properly to dressing for success. Socially Savvy is an excellent resource for all ages.
It's rare that a book actually makes you a better human, but that's exactly what Rachel Baribeau has done in Relentless Joy."--Laura Rutledge, ESPN Sports host and reporter We all want more joy, but what happens when life kicks you in the gut? How do you maintain hope or look forward to the future? Relentless Joy will show you how to · reclaim joy when your life feels barren or burdened · throw off the chains of what you are "supposed to be" · see God working in surprising ways you may have missed · identify the unique dream that sets your soul on fire · serve others and walk in joy for the rest of your life With gut-level honesty, award-winning storyteller and former national sportscaster Rachel Joy Baribeau shares her own story of changing the narrative of her life from stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious to confident in her identity and joyful in her life's purpose. With the odds stacked against her, Rachel became the first female sportscaster to host on SiriusXM College channels and hosted the very first College Football Playoff National Championship game. She has shared the secrets to her trailblazing journey with over 100,000 fans and students through her live events and her movement, I'm Changing the Narrative. Relentless Joy is not just another book about how to be happy. Instead, Rachel reveals how to embrace commonly missed opportunities to experience joy and share it with others. No matter your circumstance, you can always change the narrative. Your story isn't over. The best is yet to come! *** "I always encouraged the young men in my football program to surround themselves with people who will make their lives better. At the top of that list for me is Rachel Baribeau. Her book, Relentless Joy, is a fantastic read for all ages."--Coach Bill Snyder, former head football coach of Kansas State University "In Relentless Joy, Rachel Baribeau explains how she has survived, thrived, and arrived to deliver the recipe of an overcomer. Do yourself a favor and jump on the joy train!"--David Tyree, former New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Amid uncertain times, inexplicable fear and stress define our lives as we struggle to return to normalcy. Did we lose our joy in the process? Many of us did, and now we can get it back. In Pivot to Find Your Joy, author Dr. Joy Ohayia combines her personal experiences with common-sense, practical tips in the areas of mental and emotional, nutritional, physical, social, intellectual, financial, environmental, and spiritual wellness to help us rediscover the joy in our lives. Praise for Pivot to Find Your Joy “Pivot to Find Your Joy is a true gift to all. Her words of wisdom are mixed with her natural sense of positivity and light are the wonderful gems readers will leave with.” —Mindy and Paula, Wardrobe Stylists - The StyleDuo “Pivot to Find Your Joy has relatable elements throughout as Dr. Joy shares her personal story and practical advice for her readers. Her deep breathing exercises are paramount as many employees experience stress on a daily basis.” —Alex Desamour – Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Novo Nordisk “Finding my joy has been a lifelong endeavor for me. The lessons I have learned from Pivot to Find Your Joy have given me a new perspective on the ways I can achieve joy in my life and those who are closest to me.” —George McCollough, Princeton TV Station Director, Filmmaker & Educator “Dr. Joy is an inspiration to us all. Her user-friendly guide Pivot to Find Your Joy, gives readers an easy way to connect with their inner truth and lead an authentic life.” —Renee Sall, Public Relations Consultant - Maximum Exposure PR
Was Love Going to be Enough?Book I: Lola and Angelique's PunishmentI've long given up trying to explain, to people either incapable of or unwilling to try to understand, but: My husband Godfrey was always a good Master. He was kind, he was decent, he was "Masterly." I loved him, he loved me, we both loved Angelique--who "loved us back," in addition to supervising the staff on our estate. Sometimes Godfrey had Angelique punish me; but then he also let me "even the score." In either circumstance: I took just *body-shuddering* pleasure in what we did to each other, with each other, for each other. Angelique and I are both bi-sexual? The three of us are polyamorous? Sexual power exchange is the coin of the realm in our household? I guess . . . Godfrey was always a self-described "Word Man," but none of us ever felt the need for definitions.Book II: Occupied by an Erotic ArmyThe first shock was Godfrey's death--only in his mid-50s, apparently healthy: Alive when we went to bed; I was the only one who woke up the next morning. The second shock was the arrival of his estranged--and strange--younger brother, Gerald, who brought along his nasty, former-model, wife, Evelina, and his, college age, meat-headed twin sons from a previous marriage. Gerald said they were there to "help," which I had believed not for a second. And then, once the funeral was over and the public spectacle had receded, I took a sip of water, during dinner one night . . . and woke up in The Playroom, stripped and bound. My fuzzy memory of the night before included a horrific image of Angelique, sandwiched between my Little Piglet nephews. I became a prisoner in my own home. I could have left--I was "offered the option," as was Angelique, who took it!--but I wasn't just going to walk away from everything that Godfrey had bequeathed me. I really didn't care about the money; but I wasn't going to have my life erased like that; I wasn't going to have everything Godfrey had both inherited and worked for, stolen by the near-Satanic cabal that was his brother's family. Book III: Chasing Out the Sexual PsychopathsShe hadn't said it, but, when Angelique left, she had made it clear that she would return, that she would be back when she had mustered the resources necessary to defeat Gerald, et al. I loved Angelique; she loved me; I believed her. But The Piglets had now turned their attention toward me; The Playroom had become my prison; and, clearly, there was some kind of legal shuck and jive that was soon to, literally, re-write Godfrey's will. If Angelique was going to lead a cavalry charge, vault the twelve-foot walls that ringed the estate, come to my rescue? I hoped she knew that we were running out of time . . .
A sumptuous feast."--HALEY STEWART, author of Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life "Her unflappable hope and sense of enchantment radiate through every page."--BOZE HERRINGTON, novelist "Lyrical prose and delightful storytelling."--THE REV. DR. GLENN PACKIAM Discover the Way Toward a Lighter, Braver, and Wiser Life This old world can be exhausting, despairing, and cynical. But you don't have to be. Instead, you can unlock the power to a happy life--an act of defiance that will make you more resilient in times of turmoil, pain, and chaos. Cultivating happiness takes grit, determination, and a good sense of humor. It's not always easy, but it's well worth it. Beloved writer Joy Marie Clarkson leads the way, crafting an audacious case for happiness no matter what you're going through. With her signature humor and lyrical storytelling, Joy offers an irresistible invitation: "If we accept that life will be full of difficulties and sorrows, we then have two options: to resign ourselves to life generally being a bummer, or to seek enjoyment, delight, and hope in the midst of (and in spite of!) life's up and downs. To put it bluntly: You could choose to cultivate happiness, or you could not. . . . I think we should go for it." Go, therefore, and choose an aggressively happy life.
What is joy? Is it a fleeting moment of happiness? Is it a gurgle of laughter or an exciting event? No, because those feelings are temporary and while wonderful, don't last. God created us to live an abundant life, full of peace, and grounded in His love. He didn't create us to live in the moment and be subject to the whims of capricious fate. 30 Days to Joy is the companion to Coming Home to Joy, and is a daily devotional whose purpose is to help you find peace by changing the way you think about yourself and your life. For the next 30 days, you'll walk on a daily journey that will empower you to create that life of joy you've always desired. It is the perfect companion that provides you, the 3 AM woman, with the tools, support, and prayer that you need to help you become the woman God designed you to be.
Are you ready for more peace, hope, purpose, and JOY? You must become intimately acquainted with your trials and tribulations if you are going to have a say in how you interact with them. Take this remarkable journey through cancer, betrayal, abandonment, and more. Be prepared to challenge your thoughts on adversity and shift your perspective on life's most complicated seasons. God has a plan for YOUR story, and when you get real about suffering, you are free to experience a joy that is impossible to contain and easy to share. Are you ready to increase your joy quotient, experience more peace, and become excited about your purpose? Are you prepared to choose hope, take a leap of faith, and make room for joy? Say, "Yes!" It may not be easy or comfortable, but it will be worth it.
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