Then Came Joy by Jodi CowlesSome stories are hard to put down even when you already know how they end. Jodi Cowles grew up acquainted with grief and with a faith full of contradictions she wasn't allowed to question. She found her escape in purpose: documenting the work of global organizations serving the world's most marginalized people, pouring herself into others' suffering so she wouldn't have to look at her own. It almost worked. Across dangerous assignments in forgotten

as well as the grief and healing that followed

an educator

These include both friends and acquaintances

with characteristic wit and off-kilter humor

and every season of growth or uncertainty

Drawing from her experience as a high school principal leading a turnaround school during the pandemic

the early years adapting to life as an autism mom

the emotional toll

Take a deep breath

timeless biblical truths

Always on the lookout for fun

Whether you’re in a season of transition