Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance.
Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
"Quirky and inviting essays on what it means to live joyfully in a world full of 'anger and anxiety'...This optimism booster has a light touch and a lasting impact."—Publishers Weekly
An essential companion to Brant Hansen’s bestselling Unoffendable, this book is about one idea: a mindset of joy. In a modern culture filled with anxiety, depression, and societal clashes, it is not only possible to have a fulfilling, joyful life, but it’s promised to all who follow Jesus. Life is hard, but God is good. And through Him we can start to see the world in a more childlike, humble, and optimistic way.
Brant Hansen doesn't follow a success plan. He just keeps simply showing up and taking Jesus very seriously. And by taking Jesus seriously in all of life, he has become more joyful. More peaceful. And full of laughter. And that attitude is contagious to all who read his bestselling books and listen to his award-winning radio show.
In?Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance, Brant is at his best—sharing stories from around the world, as well as from his own heart and head, with a writing style that will likely make you laugh, cry, and rethink your outlook on life and the kingdom of God. Through his unique life experiences and extensive travels, you will see how God is moving through people all over the world and learn to:
- Retrain how you think about joy and be mindful of its positive impact in your life
- See that it's possible to live joyfully in a world of anger and anxiety
- Completely trust the character and promises of God
- Claim the abundant life mentioned in John 10:10
- Live each day simply and with contagious faith and joy
Brant says, "In this book, I want to take the format of Bob Goff's?Love Does?and mix it with my own strange experiences, in a way that I think Ted Lasso would be proud of." Through short, energetic, captivating, and often humorous chapters, Brant's message will leave you with a renewed love for a simpler life that overflows with greater joy than you’ve ever experienced.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- 0. One Weird Kid
- 1. āThe Second Naiveteā: The Chapter That Combines a French Philosopher and The Dukes of Hazzard
- 2. Not in This for the T-Shirt
- 3. Nobody Moves into Assumption, Illinois
- 4. For He Hath Brought Forth a Cushion
- 5. A Genius Idea: Outsource Your Worry
- 6. A Place Where God Walks the Earth
- 7. About the Time My Face Hit a Parked Truck
- 8. Success Tip: Embrace the Awkward
- 9. Iād Like to Thank the Good Lord. And Also Butch.
- 10. Jesusā Favorite Subject
- 11. Party Practice
- 12. The Style of God
- 13. On the Gentle Art of Freaking People Out
- 14. Earth Is Crammed with Heaven
- 15. Monster to Miracle
- 16. One Last Sunset
- 17. Nigel, the Three-Legged Dog
- 18. 0.000004409171076 Pounds of Awesome
- 19. Why the āGood Newsā Is Better Than You Think
- 20. Speaking in Music
- 21. Your Attention, Please
- 22. Is God on an Ego Trip?
- 23. The Investment Plan You Can Color With
- 24. That One Time I Killed That Thing
- 25. Speaking of RestĀ .Ā .Ā . and Restrooms
- 26. The Song You Will Sing
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- About the Author