Joy On Joy

About the Book

"Joy is a choice," he says, "and when we choose it, everything in life improves, is healed, and outlooks get better and better."

James, the brother of Jesus, wrote,“COUNT it all JOY, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” Dr. Ensminger says, "A steadfast faith is one that’s been tested yet remains firm. Counting it all Joy, whatever happens around you or to you, is not the easy way to be, but when we are truly able to demonstrate the Joy of God in our daily lives, we become the radiant Joy of God in the universe to everyone we meet.">

About the Author

Ensminger, John Jay, writer, poet, minister, counselor; b. June 25, 1945; m. Cynthia Re Fugate February 18, 1983; BTh, Southwest Bible Seminary, Springfield, Mo.,1967. Masters/Ph.D., Univ. Metaphysics, Studio City, CA. 1997. State of Missouri Caseworker 1974-2002, ret., 2002. Jewelry designer/gem collector, owner of Ageless Wonders, Trenton, Mo., 1984-2003; Metaphysical minister 1997-2004; Freelance author/poet, Trenton, Mo. 1984-2004. Author of: ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, published in July, 2003. Recipient of Citizenship award-1959. Recipient of Quill &Scroll Honor Society membership-1960. Recipient of Editors Choice Award for outstanding achievement in poetry-1991. Avocations: rock &gem collecting, antiques, gardening, avid reader and collector of rare books. Office: Ageless Wonders/On Earth Publications, 603 Rural Street, Trenton, Mo. 64683 *** ***Author’s bio. was published in Who’s Who in America-2004 [in November, 2003].