When we abandon ourselves and "let go, and let God," we become the persons we are born to be and begin to live as we are designed to live. Joyful Living provides sixteen weeks of daily readings that focus on that theme as the heart and center of Christian living. Written in clear, simple language without theological jargon, these devotions affirm the life-giving grace of the Almighty which evokes our faith, hope, and love. The meditations may be read each day, or since there is a theme for each week, may be read in weekly sections. Contemplating such subjects as "The Stream Of Love," "Under New Management," "Life In Our Larger Families," and "Abandonment In Action," Joyful Living offers readers a joy-sustaining experience that points the way to more abundant, meaningful living. You'll want to share its insights with everyone -- it's a wonderful gift for graduations, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or even just friendship in the faith. Other books by Lowell O. Erdahl: • The Lonely House: Strength for Times of Loss • Be Good to Each Other: An Open Letter on Marriage (co-authored with Carol Erdahl) • Ten Habits for Effective Ministry: A Guide for Life-Giving Pastors • Sexual Fulfillment for Single and Married, Straight and Gay, Young and Old (co-authored with Herbert W. Chilstrom) Lowell O. Erdahl is the Bishop Emeritus of the St. Paul Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In addition to 12 years as a bishop, Erdahl served for 20 years as a parish pastor and spent five years on the faculty of Luther Seminary. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College, Luther Seminary, and Union Theological Seminary.