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When I was a kid, I learned an unforgettable lesson while spinning on the Tilt-A-Whirl at my hometown’s annual street fair: that it’s truly possible for a person to laugh and throw up at once.

Little did I know then, this somewhat comical truth would later help me understand something deeper as an adult: joy and sorrow often share the same space in our lives. In fact, they can coexist quite closely—even side by side. Through this lesson, God showed me that in difficult seasons, joy is still accessible; we just have to intentionally seek it.

In other words, we do not have to depend entirely on our circumstances for genuine happiness and deep fulfillment. Choosing joy is entirely within our power, no matter how challenging life feels. And that knowledge can truly change everything.

Author Jill Baughan warmly invites you into her joyful, humor-filled world through relatable storytelling and personal experiences. These 90 heartfelt yet humorous devotional readings will encourage you and remind you how sincerely possible it is to embrace joy—even in life’s toughest moments.