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Books on Scripture & JOY

See below for the four books on JOY. All have accompanying Podcasts with Karen.  Click the podcast link in the menu above.

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Books on Joy by Karen & Larry

You will learn how to awaken joy, understand its true meaning, choose Christian joy during challenging times, overcome joy busters, and cultivate a joy-filled prayer life. Visit the podcast link above to access all episodes.

You will find inspiration as you explore the dramatic story from the Bible about how God orchestrated reversals in circumstances, offering hope for you and your family. In total, God provided 15 changes in circumstances that brought joy and consolation to His people.

You will find inspiration as you explore the dramatic story from the Bible about how God orchestrated reversals in circumstances, offering hope for you and your family. In total, God provided 15 changes in circumstances that brought joy and consolation to His people.

Do you need more joy in your life? Who doesn’t? It seems everyone is searching for joy, yet it can often feel elusive. Every day, we face challenges that impact our joy, but these can be overcome. 


*"Wrap Yourself in Joy"* will guide you to live a life filled with abundant joy while tackling the challenges of a changing world. In this twel

Do you need more joy in your life? Who doesn’t? It seems everyone is searching for joy, yet it can often feel elusive. Every day, we face challenges that impact our joy, but these can be overcome. 


*"Wrap Yourself in Joy"* will guide you to live a life filled with abundant joy while tackling the challenges of a changing world. In this twelve-chapter book and study, you will:


- Search for joy

- Awaken to joy

- Discover the true meaning of Christian joy

- Choose joy during difficult times

- Defeat joy busters

- Put on the armor of God every day

- Create a joy-filled prayer life


This book includes two accompanying podcast series, complete with free study guides: The Joy Series and Joyful & Battle Ready. To order *Wrap Yourself in Joy: Find the Joy & Fight the Fear*, please click the box below. 


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You will find inspiration as you explore the dramatic story from the Bible about how God orchestrated reversals in circumstances, offering hope for you and your family. In total, God provided 15 changes in circumstances that brought joy and consolation to His people.

You will find inspiration as you explore the dramatic story from the Bible about how God orchestrated reversals in circumstances, offering hope for you and your family. In total, God provided 15 changes in circumstances that brought joy and consolation to His people.

You will find inspiration as you explore the dramatic story from the Bible about how God orchestrated reversals in circumstances, offering hope for you and your family. In total, God provided 15 changes in circumstances that brought joy and consolation to His people.

 Esther is an ancient story, but its truths are still relevant and life-changing for you today.  Esther demonstrates that when God's people feel hopeless and struggle to find faith, hope, and joy, God is still present and at work to guide His people. By God's grace, your life can impact circumstances around you.  


 This book is about trust

 Esther is an ancient story, but its truths are still relevant and life-changing for you today.  Esther demonstrates that when God's people feel hopeless and struggle to find faith, hope, and joy, God is still present and at work to guide His people. By God's grace, your life can impact circumstances around you.  


 This book is about trusting the Lord, intercessory prayer, and growing in faith.  It is about gentle leadership and remaining faithful in difficulties. Most importantly, Esther is a dramatic story of how God can bring reversals to you and your family. In this case, 15 changes in circumstances brought joy and consolation to God's people and resulted in the celebration of the Feast of Purim.

  Click in the box below to order:  Esther for Such a Time as This.  


This book comes with a companion podcast series that includes free study guides for each episode in "Esther for This Time."


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This book is the source of the WRAP acronym - a method for hearing and speaking with God through Scripture. You may wonder if God will ever speak to you or if He even wants to talk with you. The truth is: He does!

You will find inspiration as you explore the dramatic story from the Bible about how God orchestrated reversals in circumstances, offering hope for you and your family. In total, God provided 15 changes in circumstances that brought joy and consolation to His people.

This book is the source of the WRAP acronym - a method for hearing and speaking with God through Scripture. You may wonder if God will ever speak to you or if He even wants to talk with you. The truth is: He does!

WRAP Yourself in Scripture, now in its fourth edition, will help you develop a  personal, two-way  conversation with your Heavenly Father through prayer and Scripture.  Practice the original WRAP method for reading, reflecting on, and  praying Scripture from the authors who created the WRAP acronym and  wrote the original edition. This si

WRAP Yourself in Scripture, now in its fourth edition, will help you develop a  personal, two-way  conversation with your Heavenly Father through prayer and Scripture.  Practice the original WRAP method for reading, reflecting on, and  praying Scripture from the authors who created the WRAP acronym and  wrote the original edition. This simple guide will help you:

  • Hear God speak to you ~ heart to heart.
  • Receive His love and grace into your life daily.
  • Experience the transformative power of God's Word.
  • Increase your joy in having a deeper relationship with God.


This book comes with a companion podcast four-part series. Included in the book:

  • Directions on the WRAP method, which stands for Write, Reflect, Apply, and Pray.
  • A Guide to 30 Days of Scripture Passages for WRAP.
  • Real-life examples from those who have used WRAP.
  • Helps to overcome common obstacles to effective prayer.
  • Suggestions for creating a WRAP journal for continued, fruitful daily prayer.
  • Tips for placing your thoughts, feelings, and desires into the risen pierced Heart of Jesus.      


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More Books by Karen

This faith journey in Scripture will take you back 2000 years ago to some amazing places. Through the Word of God, Jesus wants you to meet His family and friends, and the Holy Spirit will be your guide.

All who feel discouraged, troubled, or anxious about life's problems will find inspiration. Nehemiah serves as a reminder that God's presence and power are with us, helping us rebuild our lives and filling us with renewed hope and joy.

All who feel discouraged, troubled, or anxious about life's problems will find inspiration. Nehemiah serves as a reminder that God's presence and power are with us, helping us rebuild our lives and filling us with renewed hope and joy.

The time of advent, culminating in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is a time familiar to most of us, but seldom do we take the time to linger over these passages in Scripture. That is the goal of this book. So, please join this joyful journey of faith and invite Jesus to speak to you in new ways as you meet the people, pray

The time of advent, culminating in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is a time familiar to most of us, but seldom do we take the time to linger over these passages in Scripture. That is the goal of this book. So, please join this joyful journey of faith and invite Jesus to speak to you in new ways as you meet the people, prayers, and events so important to His first coming. In this ten-part journey, you will meet Zechariah, Elizabeth, Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, the Angels, the Shepherds, Simeon, Anna and the Magi, as you travel with them and partake in the most meaningful events in their lives.   


You will discover three pairs of events related to Jesus’ coming, including two annunciations, two births and two circumcisions. You will pray the four great prayers or canticles of the Church, including, Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-55), Zechariah’s Benedictus (Luke 1:67-79), the Angels’ Gloria (Luke 2:14) and Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32). This journey that will take you back 2000 years ago to some amazing places. Through the Word of God, Jesus wants you to meet His family and friends and the Holy Spirit will be your guide. 


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All who feel discouraged, troubled, or anxious about life's problems will find inspiration. Nehemiah serves as a reminder that God's presence and power are with us, helping us rebuild our lives and filling us with renewed hope and joy.

All who feel discouraged, troubled, or anxious about life's problems will find inspiration. Nehemiah serves as a reminder that God's presence and power are with us, helping us rebuild our lives and filling us with renewed hope and joy.

All who feel discouraged, troubled, or anxious about life's problems will find inspiration. Nehemiah serves as a reminder that God's presence and power are with us, helping us rebuild our lives and filling us with renewed hope and joy.

 This twelve-part study of the Book of Nehemiah will inspire you when you are discouraged, in trouble, or worried about life’s problems. It emphasizes the power of prayer and a renewed commitment to serving God. 

It began with a man named Nehemiah, who was brokenhearted and wept over the condition of his people and family. Through God's gr

 This twelve-part study of the Book of Nehemiah will inspire you when you are discouraged, in trouble, or worried about life’s problems. It emphasizes the power of prayer and a renewed commitment to serving God. 

It began with a man named Nehemiah, who was brokenhearted and wept over the condition of his people and family. Through God's grace, favor, and guidance, Nehemiah inspired discouraged people to join him in rebuilding their city, faith, and lives.


Nehemiah will remind you that God's presence and power can guide your life as you look to Him. Just as He did for Nehemiah, God calls you to prayer, trust, and surrender. He desires to be the center of your life, strengthening you and equipping you with courage, fortitude, and direction to build a life filled with hope and joy.


This book features a podcast series offering free study guides for each episode of "Nehemiah & Rebuilding Hope in Your Life." 


Click in the box below to order: Nehemiah: Rebuilding Hope and Joy in Your Life.


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You can overcome the fear or anxiety about public speaking. In Karen's 25 years as a public speaking professor, she has helped high school students, college students and adults of all ages conquer their public speaking anxiety.

All who feel discouraged, troubled, or anxious about life's problems will find inspiration. Nehemiah serves as a reminder that God's presence and power are with us, helping us rebuild our lives and filling us with renewed hope and joy.

You can overcome the fear or anxiety about public speaking. In Karen's 25 years as a public speaking professor, she has helped high school students, college students and adults of all ages conquer their public speaking anxiety.

Does nervousness about public speaking seem to overwhelm you? Have you tried to avoid public speaking most of your life? iConquer Speech Anxiety is a practical guide to help anyone overcome the nervousness and anxiety associated with public speaking. 


The book is user friendly, research based, and offers you a step-by-step plan to conquer 

Does nervousness about public speaking seem to overwhelm you? Have you tried to avoid public speaking most of your life? iConquer Speech Anxiety is a practical guide to help anyone overcome the nervousness and anxiety associated with public speaking. 


The book is user friendly, research based, and offers you a step-by-step plan to conquer your speech anxiety. The strategies, exercises, techniques, examples, and charts will encourage you, give you confidence, and help you make speech anxiety a thing of the past. It has helped thousands overcome public speaking anxiety and it will help you!


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