It's Always Darkest Before the Fun Comes Up

Written by a Christian Comedian and speaker for many women's conferences, this book uses both humor and the illustration of a comic's perfect timing to describe God's perfect timing in our lives.

Christian Books & Bibles

Pierce, Chonda

Christian Living

Zondervan

Life might be no joke right now -- but laughter is on the way. There are two kinds of laughter. One is hollow hilarity that masks pain far too deep for words. The other is a full, joyous laugh that sounds triumphantly on the far side of life's dark passages. Comedian Chonda Pierce knows both kinds. In It's Always Darkest Before the Fun Comes Up, this spunky preacher's daughter will do more than tickle your ribs. She'll touch the place in you where laughter and tears dwell side by side. She'll show you the deep wisdom of a merry heart. And with humor and honesty, she'll reveal the God who knows how to turn life's worst punches into its most glorious punch lines -- in his perfect time.

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Chonda Pierce on Her Soapbox

Pet peeves been trailing mud all over your nice, bright outlook? Let Chonda Pierce help you clean up your attitude with a little deep-cleansing, sparkling-fresh humor! This comedian, singer, and preacher's daughter has a knack for finding merriment in those little things that can drive anyone crazy. Chonda's wacky stories won't just get you laughing so hard you'll forget what was bugging you. They go deeper, illustrating profound spiritual truths. As a Christian, it's easy to assume that life's little sticking points shouldn't aggravate you. It can be hard to go to God with the "petty" details of your day, because they seem exactly that -- petty. But God wants you to share all of your life with him. So when your day and your temper both seem like a wet bar of soap -- hard to get a grip on -- don't work up a lather! Pick up Chonda Pierce on Her Soapbox instead. You'll do more than get a chuckle -- you'll discover that God is deeply interested in everything about you.

Pet peeves been trailing mud all over your nice, bright outlook? Let Chonda Pierce help you clean up your attitude with a little deep-cleansing, sparkling-fresh humor! This comedian, singer, and preacher's daughter has a knack for finding merriment in those little things that can drive anyone crazy. Chonda's wacky stories won't just get you laughing so hard you'll forget what was bugging you. They go deeper, illustrating profound spiritual truths. As a Christian, it's easy to assume that life's little sticking points shouldn't aggravate you. It can be hard to go to God with the "petty" details of your day, because they seem exactly that -- petty. But God wants you to share all of your life with him. So when your day and your temper both seem like a set bar of soap -- hard to get a grip on -- don't work up a lather! Pick up Chonda Pierce on Her Soapbox instead. You'll do more then a get a chuckle that God is deeply interested in everything about you.

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

This book of stories will entertain and teach—through the eyes of the animals onboard—lessons of obedience, forgiveness, helping, and more.

Tales from the Ark

Children's Books

Pierce, David

Literature & Fiction

What would it be like to get so close to God that we could see ourselves in his eyeballs? Not because we want to look at ourselves, but because we want to be that close to him--to the mysterious, wonderful, invisible God who reveals himself even in temptations, trials, and dangers.Can you see God when your husband gets a speeding ticket? What about when your daughter wrecks her grandfather’s truck? Is he watching while you drive down the road in a Chevette held together by wire coat hangers?With her usual sense of southern humor, Chonda Pierce invites us to open our eyes and our sense of humor as she teaches us how to catch God at work, especially in the most unlikely places. Like the time she got her ears pierced--contrary to the advice of her mother. She walked out of the jewelry store, saw two nuns, took them as a sign from God, and never wore pierced earrings again.Chonda the comedian has touched thousands of women around the country, from stage or on video. "To see or hear her is to love her," is the unanimous response. But in her writing, Chonda brings a whole new depth of insight into her humor--humor that enables readers to dispel all gloom and experience the joy of the closeness of God in their everyday lives.

I Can See Myself in His Eyeballs

When life’s left you flatter than a steamrolled possum, turn here for a little hope, humor, honesty, and encouragement from the Bible. It’s the best of Chonda Pierce’s celebrated Roadkill Reports to her fans, plus lots of new material, and it’s perfect for reinflating your outlook―anytime, anywhere![Postcard from Chonda]I tell jokes for a living. It’s adventurous. But to do that, I have to fly for hours. I have to take a bus for days. I have to walk up steep stairs in skinny heels. In short, I sometimes take a beating like roadkill on a country highway! Life really is one long journey to heaven. My travel journal is filled with what I’ve learned along the way―the hurts, the laughter, the victories, the failings, the crowds and the loneliness, and mostly, the times I’ve seen God at work.―Chonda

Roadkill on the Highway to Heaven

Religion & Spirituality

A charming story in the tradition of Tales from the Ark by Chonda and David Pierce. In this story the animals in the manger welcome their Creator, baby Jesus.

Tales from the Manger

Zondervan Publishing House

For many, depression is associated with shame and humiliation—even a lack of faith. But in this refreshingly honest and oh-so-very-real revelation of one woman's journey through depression, you'll hear the voice of a kind friend. And in her words you'll find hope and renewed confidence that will guide you through your own darkness and into the light. -If you are currently suffering from depression—this book will help you realize you're not alone. -If you have a loved one dealing with depression—this book will help you understand. -If you are a mental-health professional—you now have a new tool to encourage your clients. Along with the humor, Chonda shares practical insight, biblical teaching, emotional support, and sympathetic concern. Whether you've experienced depression in your own life or in the life of someone you love, this friend has something to offer you: help, hope and, believe it or not, plenty of laughter.

Laughing in the Dark: A Comedian's Journey through Depression

Howard Books

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It's Always Darkest Before the Fun Comes Up

It's Always Darkest Before the Fun Comes Up

Chonda Pierce on Her Soapbox

Chonda Pierce on Her Soapbox

Tales from the Ark

I Can See Myself in His Eyeballs

Roadkill on the Highway to Heaven

Tales from the Manger

It's Always Darkest Before the Fun Comes Up

Laughing in the Dark: A Comedian's Journey through Depression