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Choosing Joy

Author : Dan Lord

Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor

Page : 83 pages

File Size : 45,19 MB

Release : 2012-11-15

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1612782752

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What is joy? Ask ten different people and you'll get ten different answers. Yet if you asked: a man who grew up fatherless and destitute in the slums of Atlanta a young widow who decided to bring a neglected garden back to life in spite of agonizing physical pain and a deeply wounded spirit or author Dan Lord himself, ex-frontman for a popular indie rock band each would point to the one source of their joy: Jesus. They made the choice for joy, against all odds, and so can you, though the obstacles might seem insurmountable. Worry and anxiety, pain and suffering, the daily grind -- all these and more can block your path. When faced with such challenges, is it possible to get past the barriers, let go, and experience God's joy? When you look around, you might wonder -- although joy is a fruit of the Spirit, it doesn't seem to be hanging visibly from many Christian boughs. Choosing Joy aims to change that -- and change your life in the process -- as it helps you discover the key to this most attractive but seemingly elusive gift. Choosing Joy will help you overcome the obstacles and focus your heart, mind and strength on God so that you can receive the happiness and peace that the world cannot give.



The Secret of Spiritual Joy

Author : William P. Farley

Publisher : Cruciform Press

Page : 74 pages

File Size : 24,58 MB

Release : 2015-11-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1941114148

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At one time or another, most Christians struggle with depression, discouragement, or despondency. When this happens, spiritual joy is the great need. William Farley has written a practical book to help flawed human beings discover and implement the secret to spiritual joy. The author contends that the gospel is the key to a life overflowing with joy. That is because a right understanding of the gospel produces the humility that motivates a life of continual thanksgiving. A heart humbled by the gospel is the well from which stressed believer can draw the gratitude that generates spiritual joy. This book also examines common joy-killers like grumbling, complaining, boasting, and self-pity, and provides practical suggestions for conquering them. Such attitudes cannot co-exist in a heart saturated with gospel-gratitude. Ultimately, a clear grasp of the cross is the secret to spiritual joy.



The Year of Living Happy

Author : Alli Worthington

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 22,33 MB

Release : 2018-10-02

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0310094909

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Take a daily step toward joy and contentment and ditch stress, overwhelming thoughts, and boredom with encouraging and biblical messages from Alli Worthington. You do your best to live life well—you work hard to be present in the moment, take care of the people in your life, knock it out of the park at work and home. And yet, somehow, you still have days (perhaps more than you'd like to admit) where you're simultaneously stressed and bored, and you wonder if you even know how to be happy. Is happiness a worthy goal? Does happiness matter to God, or does He only care about holier things? Alli Worthington gets it. As a wife, mother of five boys, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, she knows a thing or two about being busy, stressed, and happy in the midst of a crazy world! Over the years, she's seen how happiness gets a bad rap in Christian circles, and now she is standing up to shout the good news from the roof (or the internet, as the case may be): You are allowed to be happy! Yes, you! You can be happy right now! Join Alli for The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World, and find the roots of your happiest life yet. Each of the 100 short and inspirational entries includes a thoughtful message from Alli, based on God’s Word practical ways to make your life happier day by day a journaling section This gorgeous book is an empowering gift for yourself or any woman you love. It can be used as a daily devotional or as a guided journal. Be part of this exciting message: Happiness and holiness can coexist for a beautiful life. Don’t miss the great big adventure God has for you. Let this be The Year of Living Happy!



The Book of Joy

Author : Dalai Lama

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 350 pages

File Size : 12,12 MB

Release : 2016-09-20

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0399185062

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An instant New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold! Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecedented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye. We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy—from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.



The Spiritual Secrets of Happiness Health and Success

Author : Andrew C. Walton

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,34 MB

Release : 2009-05-16

Category : Chronic pain

ISBN : 9781442125278

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**THE SPIRITUAL SECRETS OF HAPPINESS HEALTH & SUCCESS** When You discover these astonishing Secrets you will immediately start gaining the essential Spiritual Power to quickly and effectively manifest into being the wonderful life you have always dreamed of. You will join the growing few with the ability to access the infinite power of True Self in order to effortlessly and effectively manifest whatever you choose to imagine and wish for! You can now start living a wonderful life of happiness, abundance, magic and limitless success . . . A worry free life full of enduring happiness, harmony , inner peace , true freedom , love , wealth and health. . All you need is the practical knowledge provided for you now in this inspirational and Universal Self Help Guide. **THE SPIRITUAL SECRETS OF HAPPINESS HEALTH & SUCCESS** is a book of powerful, hidden Spiritual secrets ! Spiritual knowledge for manifesting a rich, effortless, magical and fulfilling life for yourself right here and now ! Read exactly how to ask your True Self for the wonderful life you desire and let it then start manifesting it into being for you. You will discover within the pages of this book the secrets of life . . The Universal Secrets for attracting lasting inner happiness, love, inner peace, healing and unlimited worldly abundance that is your true right. These are the proven spiritual secrets for enabling you to manifest into being the wonderful and amazing life you have always dreamed of ! Read how you can experience lasting inner happiness, health, true freedom and limitless success through these timeless, yet nearly lost ancient secrets and see your life and world will be quickly transformed. **THE SPIRITUAL SECRETS OF HAPPINESS HEALTH & SUCCESS** is a unique Universal Self Help guide, written from the real life experience of the author, for accessing the infinite power of True Self for effortlessly creating the abundant, successful, fulfilling, magical and happy life You truly desire !



Peace with God

Author : Billy Graham

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 42,39 MB

Release : 2017-03-21

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0718088093

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Billy Graham shares God's gentle, reassuring promise of spiritual calm and authentic peace in a world falling apart at the seams. In a culture that values "quality of life" and personal happiness above all else, why are so many of us unhappy, anxious, lonely, on the brink of despair? Why do so many of us feel empty, even though we live surrounded by plenty? In Peace with God, Reverend Graham takes you on a great quest to find the answers to life's purpose. Along the way, he answers essential questions to understanding the true hope at the foundation of the Christian faith—questions like: What is God like? Why did Jesus come? What is repentance? How can I be sure of salvation? How should a Christian live? "God's peace can be in your heart—right now . . .Whatever the circumstances, whatever the call, whatever the duty, whatever the price, whatever the sacrifice—His strength will be your strength in your hour of need. It's all yours, and it's free." Peace with God is a timeless message of hope for all those struggling with despair and loneliness. Billy Graham will beckon you on the path to lasting peace as he describes the basics of the biblical message, the problem of sin, the tenets of the Christian way of life, and the glorious hope for the future.



Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day

Author : Chris Stefanick

Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing

Page : 135 pages

File Size : 15,17 MB

Release : 2020-12-11

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1645850838

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Joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. But how do we find joy—and hold onto it—when so much in our life stands in the way? Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day equips you with the wisdom you need to experience joy to the fullest. With evidence, experience, and common sense, Chris Stefanick presents nine rules that will empower you to overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from unspeakable joy. You’ll learn why gratitude is the first key to unlocking deep joy silence creates space in your life for happiness rest, friendship, and fun are integral to joyful living and so much more. No matter the circumstances of your life, Living Joy will show you exactly how you can claim the joy you were created for.



Secrets of the Secret Place: Companion Study Guide (Legacy Edition)

Author : Bob Sorge

Publisher : Oasis House

Page : 218 pages

File Size : 40,59 MB

Release : 2020-10-14

Category : Religion

ISBN :

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Companion Study Guide Legacy Edition: Use this Companion Study Guide for both personal and group study. Group study will be more effective if each person gets their own copy of both Secrets and the Companion Study Guide. This Study Guide will help you go deeper with the Lord, and will help you glean the things the Lord is speaking to you personally. It also provides clear guidelines for leading small groups in a study of Secrets. Used together, these two books comprise an unparalleled equipping tool for moving believers into the incredible joys of pursuing an intimate relationship with Christ. Go after Jesus together with your friends!



Secrets of Spiritual Happiness

Author : Sharon Janis

Publisher :

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 40,88 MB

Release : 2006-12-30

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 9780978556860

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In this entertaining, accessible, and down-to-earth guide, spirituality expert Sharon Janis demystifies the secrets to attaining happiness and harmony. Readers will be spiritually transformed by this complete, practical, and straightforward guide to contentment. Sharon Janis explains the keys to happiness and offers simple tips to help readers respond positively to life situations. Janis's sound advice makes Secrets of Spiritual Happiness a refreshing, realistic tool to achieving joy and fulfillment in everyday life.



Happy Church

Author : Tim McConnell

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 26,42 MB

Release : 2016-01-06

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0830893695

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Has your church lost its sense of gladness? Most Christians resist the idea of pursuing happiness. We're comfortable with finding joy or being blessed, but seeking happiness seems too superficial. Offering a radical call to reclaim happiness, Tim McConnell shares his countercultural vision for radiating a deep sense of joy in a world that desperately needs it.