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God's Most Precious Jewels are Crystallized Tears: True Stories of Women Who Turned Their Misery into Ministry Kindle Edition

by Barbara Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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The Queen of Encouragement has brought a dozen amazing friends to inspire and encourage  you!

Barbara Johnson's heart-touching, laughter-laced story has given hope to millions of readers worldwide. Now she brings together twelve courageous women who have triumphed over challenges and endured heart-rending losses. With Christlike serventhood, they have reached beyond their own anguish to extend a helping hand to others in need, turning their tears of heartache into jewels of blessing. In their awe-inspiring stories, you will meet women who have faced:

  • a husband's brutal murder
  • the death of a young child
  • poverty and bigotry
  • eating disorders
  • an adult child's homosexuality
  • the death of two sons due to AIDS
  • abusive marriages
  • heartbreaking divorce
  • family members' estrangement
  • clinical depression
  • physical disability
  • a husband's struggle with homosexuality

Today these women, like Barbara, spread hope and joy wherever they go. To celebrate their ministry of encouragement, each of their stories concludes with Barbara's trademark collection of wit and laughter. Open this book and find a pathway out of sorrow and into the sunlight of a life warmed by love and filled with meaning. Read these stories and learn how to turn misery into ministry.

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    March 25, 2001
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About the Author

Barbara Johnson was the founder of Spatula Ministries, a coauthor of various Women of Faith devotionals, and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Boomerang Joy, Living Somewhere between Estrogen and Death, and Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007FZOYVE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (March 25, 2001)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2001
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3452 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Barbara Johnson

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Barbara Johnson (1927-2007) died July 2nd, 2007 of cancer (Central Nervous System Lymphoma) after a valiant 6 year fight against the disease. During her illness, she added four more books to her long list of published works, including one that takes humorous pokes at her life with cancer. Affectionately called the “Geranium Lady,” a title taken from her bestselling book, Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy, her homespun humor and hope in God in the midst of tragedy, ministered to millions.

A strong Christian woman who relied on her faith in God and her sense of humor to persevere through many devastating experiences, her life was plagued by a string of tragedies. Her husband was in a near fatal accident and slowly recovered from debilitating injuries. She lost one son in Vietnam and another son to a drunk driver. Her third son was estranged from the family while pursuing a homosexual lifestyle. But, she emerged from these experiences having learned that though pain is inevitable, people can choose to pick flowers instead of weeds.

Her compassion extended far beyond the pages of her encouraging books. Wanting to use her own pain to help others, she and her husband Bill founded Spatula Ministries, a unique organization that uses a “spatula of love” to help parents “peel themselves off the ceiling” and begin on the road to recovery. She wrote her first book after reaching the age of 50 and was voted “Celebrity Mom of the Year” for 1996. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer, she toured across the country as a popular conference speaker and part of the "Women of Faith" tour. Her many books have comforted millions of women, bringing them hope and humor in times of distress. She will be missed by many, but her life will live on in her numerous books.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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65 global ratings

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Keakuki
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2018
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all of Barbara's books are amazing, can't stop reading these!!
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E. Fanning
5.0 out of 5 stars For help with tough times.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016
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Good book. Helping me through some tough times right now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017
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Barbara Johnson is one of my favorite authors. Funny, uplifting and real!
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Darla P
5.0 out of 5 stars Was I ever so happy buying this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2016
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Was I ever so happy buying this book. Barbara Johnson has put so many stories together that can make you cry but can also keep you laughing! I have bought several of her books and I am very happy with each one. Ladies..this is one book you don't want to miss out on.
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Sonya J Bligh
5.0 out of 5 stars God's Most Precious Jewelos are Crystallized Tears
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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This is a book of how a lot of different women not only were able to pick up the pieces after profound adversities that life dealt them.
Their positive approach in their own lives and the way that they have reached out a helping hand to others has definitely been an affirmative touch to my life. I would recommend this book to all women. Sonya Bligh, North Carolina
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Irma Gross
5.0 out of 5 stars Crystalized tears
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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I am happy with this book. It was intended as a gift, and it looks nice enough to give it as one.
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Debra Hamlin
1.0 out of 5 stars Very so-so
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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Jude Flynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016
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This was a very good read. We read some of the stories before going to sleep.
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mrs j s fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2014
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good read
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Debbie Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great devotional for mothers
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2011
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Love this book! Heart-warming stories of women who have overcome very difficult circumstances in their lives through their faith in God. Amazing testimonies of God's grace!
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