Pack up Your Gloomees in a Great Big Box : Then Sit on the Lid and Laugh!
Worth buying if: You enjoy Barbara Johnson's conversational Christian humor and anecdotal ministry.
Skip it if: You need academic theology or exegetical depth rather than popular, anecdotal encouragement.
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Summary
Barbara Johnson blends humor, devotional reflections, and everyday anecdotes across 262 pages to help readers identify 'gloomees'—negative thoughts and habits—and replace them with practical, faith-infused cheerfulness.
Why this book now
In a cultural moment of burnout and constant bad news, Johnson's 1993 collection reminds contemporary readers that small, intentional habits can disrupt chronic gloom.
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- You enjoy Barbara Johnson's conversational Christian humor and anecdotal ministry.
- You appreciate devotional books that use everyday examples and short, actionable reflections.
- You need academic theology or exegetical depth rather than popular, anecdotal encouragement.
- You prefer strictly secular self-help without faith-language or devotional framing.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780849933646
Worth buying if: You enjoy Barbara Johnson's conversational Christian humor and anecdotal ministry.
Skip it if: You need academic theology or exegetical depth rather than popular, anecdotal encouragement.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 262 pages with short chapters and standalone reflections, expect a few evenings or several mornings of dip-in reading rather than a continuous sit-through.
What stands out here
This Thomas Nelson trade paperback preserves Johnson's voice—humor, scripture-tinged counsel, and concrete 'gloomee'-busting suggestions—rather than academic apparatus or study notes.
Best way to approach it
Read one reflection at a time, pause to try Johnson's practical exercises, and return when a particular 'gloomee' shows up in your week.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780849933646
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