{"product_id":"9780692963913","title":"The Essence of Joy: Filling Your Heart with the Aromas of Jesus' Nativity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe scents of Christmas invite our imaginations into the holiday season. What emotions flood your heart when the holiday aromas waft your way?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMany favorite holiday scents like cinnamon, citrus, and cinnamon are found in the Bible?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThere is a rich heart connection attached to many of the plant essences found in Scripture?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMyrrh is such an important essence, we can follow its trail from Genesis to Revelation with many significant stops along the way?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWomen of the Bible have personal encounters with God bringing aromas of His love and joy into their lives?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePalm branches are an important part of Biblical celebrations beginning in Genesis and ending in the ultimate beach party around the Crystal Sea? \u003cem\u003e(Christmas at the beach, anyone?)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Essence of Joy \u003c\/em\u003eyou’ll meet women of the Bible and contemporary women like you and me who will encourage you to discover the refreshing essence of a life lived in the presence of Jesus. Let JOY fill your heart with the aromas of His nativity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Essence of Joy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Essence of Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e touched my heart with its compelling stories of forgiveness woven against the backdrop of the aromas mentioned throughout the Bible – frankincense, myrrh, cedarwood, cinnamon...\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e~~Patricia Bradley, Award-winning author, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLogan Point Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMemphis Cold Case\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e novels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e A Must Read! In \u003cstrong\u003eThe Essence of Joy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lynn Watson intertwines Scripture with the uses of oils and spices mentioned in the Bible. I was left with a feeling of wonder, a new way of looking at God's word. The book is educational, entertaining, and uplifting. There's history, fun-facts, even recipes. The author brings devotionals to a new level, giving biblical insight to the problems modern women encounter today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e The Essence of Joy is perfect for both bible study groups and those who are just starting out on their spiritual journey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e~~Jeri McBryde, Eight-Time Contributing Author to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lynn U Watson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014524322032,"sku":"9780692963913","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780692963913_p0.jpg?v=1763612953","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692963913","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}