Happiness
eBook - ePub

Happiness

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Happiness

About this book

Do you ever wonder whether God even cares if we're happy?

This world can be so hard, and we aren't promised an easy road. But that's not the whole story. The Bible is filled with verses that prove that ours is a God who not only loves celebrations but also desperately wants his children to experience happiness. Why else would he go to the lengths he did to ensure our eternal happiness in his presence? We know that we will experience unimaginable joy and happiness in heaven, but that doesn't mean we can't also experience joy and happiness here on earth.

In Happiness, noted theologian Randy Alcorn (bestselling author of Heaven) dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness, including downright harmful ideas like the prosperity gospel, and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy, he commands it. Randy covers questions like:
  • How can I cultivate happiness in my life?
  • What's the difference between joy and happiness?
  • Can good things become idols that steal our happiness?
  • Is seeking happiness selfish?
  • How can I achieve happiness through gratitude?
  • What does it look like to receive God's grace?
The most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date, this book is a paradigm-shifting wake-up call for the church and Christians everywhere.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. List of Illustrations
  7. Introduction: What Is Happiness?
  8. Part 1: Our Compelling Quest for Happiness
  9. Part 2: The Happiness of God
  10. Part 3: The Bible’s Actual Words for Happiness
  11. Part 4: Understanding and Experiencing Happiness in God
  12. Appendix 1: Nineteen More Happiness Words in the Old Testament
  13. Appendix 2: Fourteen More Happiness Words in the New Testament
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. About the Author