20 Ways to Make Everyday Better: Simple, Practical Changes with Real Results

Shirley J.            Adult Non-Fiction                Christian Principles and Lessons for improving each day 

20 Ways to Make Everyday Better: Simple, Practical Changes with Real Results by Joyce Meyers         272 pages

Joyce Meyers is a local gal living in Fenton, MO where her internationally known ministry is headquartered.   I like her down to earth style of talking and preaching and her very relatable way of sharing Bible truths and lessons.  She often sites herself, her husband or family sharing something they have gone through personally and how these everyday things illustrate bible teachings.   She has done just that with this book discussing how little things in life, bad drivers in front of you, the person who cut in line at the grocery store even though you were clearly headed to that lane,  the dog throwing up on the carpet just as you are dashing out the door because you were late due to having to run back and get the kids homework they forgot to put in their backpacks, spilling a left behind glass of milk on your shoe someone forgot to finish.   Or listening to your drone on and on for the seventh tie about how she hates her life but won't do anything to try to change her situation.   Little things that stack up and can bring you down and ruin a perfectly good day - if you let them.  Joyce offers lessons, coping skills and ways to turn your attitude around with God's help to take things in your stride and keep on going positively.   She offers so much good advice that honors God and helps you to be thankful in all things even if you are cleaning your oven or the carpet the dog barfed on - hey - at least you have an oven - at least you have a home with a carpet that is going  to need cleaning anyway the dog just prodded you along to do it sooner rather than later.  And honestly, it isn't the dog's fault now is it?   Didn't your 6 year old keep feeding him that spicy stuff from dinner last night?   Joyce speaks of God's unconditional love for us and teaches lessons from the books of the Bible to emphasize her points.   Good book she is a very relatable writer.  I recommend this book to middle-schoolers on up.