
- 240 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Jesus came to bring joy to the world. What happened?
In a world full of suffering, the declaration that God wants us to be joyful can sound tone-deaf at best or hypocritical at worst. InĀ An Invitation to Joy, Daniel J. Denk invites readers to cast off hopelessness and rediscover joy. Yet, as Denk reminds us, "we don't find joy by pursuing joy; we find it by pursuing something else," namely, the kingdom of God. This joy is not naive optimism but a profound sense of purpose and peace.?
Throughout his reflections, Denk approaches the topic of Christian joy with sensitivity and nuance, supporting his argument with Scripture and theological scholarship. ButĀ An Invitation to JoyĀ is not primarily academicāDenk is just as likely to share his personal experience or his favorite passages fromĀ Lord of the Rings, all in an easy manner akin to a friendly conversation over coffee. Life-affirming, empathetic, and, above all, joyful,Ā An Invitation to JoyĀ is a salve for the wounds of the world-weary. If you have lost your joy, this book will help you find it again.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by Christopher J. H. Wright
- Introduction: Surprised by JoyāAgain
- 1. God Invites Us to Joy
- 2. What Is This Joy We Seek?
- 3. Jesus, the Real Joy-Giver
- 4. Where Is This Joy to Be Found?
- 5. Rediscovering Childlike Joy
- 6. Friends of Joy
- 7. Enemies of Joy
- 8. Joy and Suffering
- 9. Joy in Service
- 10. Joy and Worship
- 11. Joy to the World
- 12. Destined for Joy
- Notes