Jeff Spadafora - The Joy Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Balance

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PRAISE FOR THE JOY MODEL

Joy is a human condition which God Himself has designed for each of us. As we experience joy, we come to understand how it transcends the ups and downs of life on planet earth and offers peace and assurance in all circumstances. But, getting to a place of lasting joy is a journey which requires balancing being and doing. Here, Jeff Spadafora presents a joy model for daily living that can transform us into models of joy. As does the Lord, Jeff wants that for your life.

Jay Bennett, chairman of the National Christian Foundation

Filled with practical application and grounded in scripture, The Joy Model is a course-altering book on how to discover lasting joy. I will be sharing this book widely with my friends as we follow Jeffs coaching and seek to flourish in our second half.

Peter Greer, president and CEO of HOPE International and coauthor of 40/40 Vision: Clarifying Your Mission in Midlife

Everyone desires joy, but in many cases we struggle to find it or know how to go about living with it. Jeff uses his deep knowledge of scripture along with his incredible coaching skills to develop a model that can easily be followed and understood. For all of us seeking joy in our lives, this is a must read!

Dean Niewolny, CEO of The Halftime Institute

Jeff Spadafora is quite simply the best coach and mentor anyone could hope for. The fact that he has taken time to write a book on peace, purpose and balancesomething he both models and coachesis of untold value to one who applies the wisdom. I recommend Jeff and his book without reservation and challenge anyone to find a better resource on the topic.

Matt Levy, cofounder and managing director of Credera and founder of Elevate Culture

The Joy Model captivated me. Jeff provides a guide to look at ones whole life through his M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan sequence which is a very pragmatic roadmap. As I have the opportunity to mentor women in the workplace globally through 4wordwomen.org, The Joy Model will be one of those books I recommend often. What Jeff learned from Bob Buford he is passing on to others. Isnt that what life is all about?

Diane Paddison, founder and VCEO of 4Word

A simple yet thorough and biblical process for a life change leading to lasting joy. Follow Jeffs recommendations and youll reap the rewards of greater joy, purpose, peace, and balance. Enlist the help of a certified life coach and youll reap ten times those results. Read this book and do what it says.

Christopher McCluskey, CMCC, PCC, president, Professional Christian Coaching Institute and founder/cohost Professional Christian Coaching Today

In a society where we tend to place personal happiness on the throne of our heart, it's so refreshing to read a book about JOY! Jeff has written not only a practical book on the subject, but a theologically rich one. By far, the most powerful thing about The Joy Model is that Jeff isn't writing theory, he's lived out these timeless and divine principles.

Chad Bruegman, teaching pastor of Red Rocks Church

2016 by Jeffrey Scott Spadafora

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Spadafora, Jeff, 1964- author.

Title: The joy model : a step-by-step guide to a life of contentment, purpose, and balance / Jeff Spadafora.

Description: Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 2016.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016004321 | ISBN 9780718083977

Subjects: LCSH: Joy--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Classification: LCC BV4647.J68 S63 2016 | DDC 248.4dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016004321

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To Michelle. Always a step ahead of me in faith. Patiently encouraging me to catch up. If ever there was a glass is half full person, youre it. Joy is not second nature to you. Its your first.