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Happy New Year to all our Spatula Families and I hope everyone had a great Valentines Day! It has been six months since mom went on ahead. Her many books, videos and audio clips expressing her humorous, savvy counsel are her legacy she's left to all of us. If you click on our link "Barbara's Videos", you can view her video clips.
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The website's version of The Love Line is undergoing many positive changes. The past few months presented many challenges due to the extensive volume of hits from all over the world -- France, Spain, United Kingdom, China, Japan, Australia, Bulgaria, South Africa, -- We are now an international phenomenon! Our new web hosting service, Kiner Communications, is solving problems we've experienced these past few months, see their latest press release announcement.
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The Spatula Ministries Yahoo Discussion Group to help hurting families find assistance throughout the country is up and running. Here is our "Forum" for those who are hurting, and those who wish to help others start or register Spatula Groups in your neighborhood. To register, go to our Spatula Groups and sign up and check out our links, and leave messages and talk with others. To become a member of the online Spatula Group, go on to: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spatula_Ministries.
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Trying to find Barbara's Books? We also have Barbara's Bookstore live on our website. By buying her books through our Official Website, Amazon.com will contribute to the Barbara Johnson Foundation. Please tell your friends and others in our Spatula Community as we help support one another and strive to encourage restoration of families and keep her ministry alive.
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Please review the Urgent Request: Attention Love Line Subscribers notice. We are transferring our antiquated mailing list to a new service which requires your confirmation if you still wish to receive our Love Line Newsletter. For your continued support, we will send the first in a series of DVD's of Barbara Johnson - LIVE "Stick A Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy" and reserve future DVDs when they become available. Please CLICK HERE (or go to www.barbaraspatulajohnson.com/images/pdfs/urgent_request.pdf) for the PDF order form "Urgent Request for Love Line Subscribers" to continue receiving the Love Line Newsletter. (Note: you may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF, available free at www.adobe.com).
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Barbara Johnson's home is now up for sale, if you are interested in the details, go to www.barbaraspatulajohnson.com/news/latest/home_sale/
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In closing, I'm proud to announce the foundation has been accepted into the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. We feel honored to be a part of the Coachella Valley family of businesses. We are in discussions for a major fundraising event in the very near future. Keep on our mailing list and log onto our website often and get the latest breaking news!
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Joyfully,
David Johnson
Executive Director
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COMING SOON ...
With Barbara Johnson around,
the Gloomees don't have a chance!
With an attitude of love and a heart that's overflowing with joy, Barbara Johnson helps you learn not only to endure life, but to enjoy it!
Pack Up Your Gloomees is filled with bittersweet stories of Barbara's journey through the minefields of life and her wise and encouraging responses to letters from hurting parents. Best of all, each chapter aids with a day-brightening laughter-packed collection of Gloomee Busters! |
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Barbara lovingly lights the way for others by sharing her own struggles with questions such as:
* How do I cope when my kids break my heart?
* How can I let go of my loved one?
* How can I forgive and forget what was done to me?
* After love, what's the most important thing parents can give their kids?
* Will I ever laugh again? How long will the pain last? | |
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COMING SOON ...
"Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life!"
Living Life Joyfully
The second in our DVD Series, you will be infused with JOY and some tools to help you cope with life AND LOVE IT!!! Then you will feel, after watching this DVD that you are "too blessed to be stressed!"
The release date will be in both The Love Line newsletter and on www.BarbaraSpatulaJohnson.com,
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Kiner Communications Press Release |
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For Immediate Release: January 22, 2008
Kiner Communications Brought On as New Management Company for The Barbara Johnson Foundation Website
Palm Springs, CA - The website of the best-selling Christian author of all time is now being managed by Kiner Communications. The website, www.barbaraspatulajohnson.com, fulfills the legacy of beloved Christian leader, Barbara Johnson, who passed away in July.
"We're so thrilled to have the technical and marketing skills of Kiner Communications leading the way so we can continue to enhance the website to add features that my mother always envisioned," said David Johnson, son of Barbara Johnson and president of The Barbara Johnson Foundation.
Mr. Johnson became the new leader for Spatula Ministries - which his mother founded - upon her untimely death, and has vowed to continue adding services and resources to the website that his mother hoped would one day be there.
The website - which receives thousands of hits each month - is the main vehicle for the Foundation to serve those who were touched by Barbara Johnson, or those seeking assistance in areas such as coping with disappointment and loss - among others. Most of her books have hit the Christian Book Association's paperback bestseller list and more than five million copies of her books in 44 editions in 10 foreign languages are currently in print worldwide.
Kiner Communications is a full-service marketing firm with expertise in online marketing, public relations and advertising. The agency is one of the largest in California's massive Riverside County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.
"We were delighted that we were selected to partner with The Barbara Johnson Foundation," said Andrea Carter, Vice President of Account Services for Kiner Communications. "We look forward to taking the website to the next level so that the Foundation can further develop and thrive just as Barbara dreamed it would."
Some of the features currently being added to the website include a "Joy Room" bookstore; a grief sharing and support section; streaming video of some of Barbara's best stories and anecdotes through her public speaking engagements; a "Barbara Favorites" section recommending some of the author's top movies, books and other inspirational resources; a section on diabetes including a listing of seminars; and much more.
Right now, Barbara's fans can order their copy of a DVD from the adored minister's memorial service at the prestigious Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, as well as read about her life and post condolences.
Barbara Johnson lost two sons, one in Vietnam and one at the hands of a drunk driver and another was estranged for several years. She lost her husband and then was diagnosed with Central Nervous System Lymphoma (CNS), a brain tumor and also diabetes. Known to have beat the odds of adversity by using her experiences and faith to help others, she was awarded the prestigious "Life Time Achievement Award" from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
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Barbara Johnson Home for Sale |
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Famed author and Women of Faith speaker Barbara Johnson's home is up for sale! Known as "The Geranium Lady" and "The Queen of Encouragement", Barbara won the hearts of millions with her trademark wit and humor from the fires of adversity. For 30 years, she and her husband Bill served hurting families through their non-profit "Spatula Ministries" which they ran from this home.
Along with her famous "Joy Room", this home is where she authored books hitting the Christian Book Association's Bestseller lists with more than five million copies in 44 editions and in 32 foreign languages currently in print worldwide.
FEATURED HOME FOR SALE:
The tour begins in this large sunny enclosure that can be a hobby Room, exercise room or a room to just relax and enjoy life. This Home has many extras, 4 skylights, 3 stained glass doors, and a new Air Conditioner, this lovely home was painted inside and out in 2007.
The living room opens into the enclosure through a beautiful stain Glass door. Off the living room is a small cozy corner, great spot to curl up with a good book. The kitchen is a bright room with a skylight and a stain glass door. Off the kitchen is a small office sewing room or Whatever hobby you enjoy. The laundry room is off the kitchen with a large storage cabinet.
Rent on this home is $754.00
Space #117
DISCOVER LAKE PARK - La Habra!
Beautiful Reflection Lake with Fishing, Homes Designed for Maximum Privacy, Spacious Clubhouse Accommodates Large Groups or Intimate Gatherings, Security of a Walled Community, Full-Time On-Site Professional Management, Heated Swimming Pool and Soothing Spa, Friendly Neighbors Who Share Pride in their Community, Social Club with Busy Calendar, Community for Active Adults 55+, Contemporary Custom Designed Homes
Address: 2230 Lake Forest Circle, La Habra
Two Bedrooms, Two Baths
Approx. Sq.Ft.:1368
Serial No.: 50854 U/X
Reduced Price
Listing Price: $120,000.00
Ask For: Barbra or Zada
Phone: (714) 992-2770
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 HOME SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE
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