If you need some joy for this Christmas season this book is for you!
We live in a time where world events, pandemics and personal stresses have left many in a joy-depleted state. Lives are full of fear, confusion, anxiety and restlessness, and people have to admit their joy is running on empty. Author Heidi McLaughlin offers a timely solution: “A cup of fresh joy!? Wouldn’t it be great if we could buy a cup of joy and sip on it all day?” Let Heidi show you how you can!
Castle Quay Books is pleased to announce the release of a timely book by author Heidi McLaughlin, entitled
Fresh Joy: Finding Joy in the Midst of Loss, Hardship and Suffering
In our daily pursuit of joy through people, adventures, and success, we often come up empty and gasping for air. Always needing more. After the crushing loss of both her first and her second beloved husbands, author Heidi McLaughlin desperately needed joy that was sustainable and fresh. She was startled to discover that she could have it, that pain and joy can co-exist. In spite of disappointments, pain, and losses, joy is available at all times because joy is an endless resource of heaven through our connection with God.
Fresh Joy takes you by the hand and guides you through honest and raw stories, biblical truths, and practical steps to help you find and grow deep, fulfilling, and lasting joy.” As author and TV host Anne Mainse notes: “No matter where you find yourself, Fresh Joy gives you fresh insight into how to embrace this sweet gift from God and in the process realize a joy that will not only heal your heart but will overflow to those around you.”
What People Are Saying About This Book
What a wise, gentle, and – yes – joyful teacher Heidi is. She neither scolds nor cajoles nor spout platitudes. Rather, out of her own experience of shattering loss and grief she takes us back to the true source of joy and shows us anew how to drink deep its living waters. —Mark Buchanan, Author of more than 10 books including David:Rise and God Walk.
Fresh Joy is a life-giving and deeply transforming book that presents a radical alternative to our current culture that breeds and feeds on cynicism, criticism, and fear—toxic negativity that damages and destroys the human spirit.—Margaret Gibb, Founder and director of Women Together, international speaker, writer and award-winning author.
In her book, Fresh Joy, Heidi tenderly points to the divine source of her joy by beautifully weaving her courageous journey from heartbreak to healing together with the inspiring wisdom of others who have found the same source.—Ann Mainse, Host of A Better Us and author of Coffee With Him.
You won’t find any easy answers here or fluffy phrases but what you will find is deep authentic teaching on growing joy in adversity. Bravo, Heidi! You’ve hit it out of the park with this book! I will highly recommend it to many in my circles. It is a treasure!—Becky Harling, International conference speaker and best-selling author of How to Listen so People Will Talk and Psalms for the Anxious Heart.
Heidi makes joy readily attainable to any and all in need of a fresh dose, a daily cup, or a drop in their darkest hour. This is a must read to be ready for any and every circumstance life will bring…—Erica Wiggenhorn, Bible teacher and author of Unexplainable Jesus.
There are real stories that tug at the soul. There are incredible breath-holding moments where I found myself awaiting the presence of God. All we need to do is S.T.O.P., listen, and receive. Fresh Joy is a good reminder. —Glynis M Belec, freelance writer, author, inspirational speaker
About the Author
Heidi McLaughlin is an international speaker and author of 4 books, 11 anthologies, 4 Bible studies and many articles. For over 28 years she has guided women to grow in their spiritual journey through teaching studies, mentoring and through her talks at conferences and retreats. For the past 20 years she has travelled across Canada, the United States and internationally, to teach and speak to women about how they can connect to God to find their full potential in Jesus Christ. She is affiliated with: The Word Guild, Women Together, International Messengers and is a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.
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Fresh Joy: Finding Joy in the Midst of Loss, Hardship and Suffering
is available at most bookstores and distributed through Parasource Marketing & Distribution in Canada and Ingram International Distributors in the USA
or for more info go to Castle Quay Books web site. www.castlequaybooks.com
ISBN 978-1-988928-34-0 soft cover
E-book ISBN 978-1-988928-35-7
$19.95
152 pages, size 6″ x 9″
Distribution contact info for bookstores:
Parasource Marketing & Distribution Canada
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Ingram International
Phone 1-800-937-8000
For more information visit www.parasource.com or www.castlequaybooks.com
For more information, author interviews or book reviews:
Larry N Willard – publisher
lwillard@castlequaybooks.com