60 Days of Happiness: Discover God's Promise of Relentless Joy Hardcover – January 4, 2017

Excellent book! While I differ on some statements made even so it is a must read to all who desire true happiness that cannot be taken away! Loved the many quotes from classic authors. Overall it is a very HAPPY read! ENJOY!Ordered again for a gift. This vendor even sent another free book with shipment. Looks like a good read. Look forward to reading.Arriving quickly. Much appreciated!

Helps us realize how much God loves us. His joy is our strength. It is so much better to have joy which makes us happy.

There are times you look at a book, and you know it makes you happy before you ever read the title. This book was one of those times. I opened the mail, and there was this bright yellow book, and I turned it over and read the title, “60 Days of Happiness.” My thoughts were this yellow book exudes happiness, and I haven’t read a word.This a devotional by Randy Alcorn adapted from his book “Happiness.” Alcorn examines the role happiness has on the Christian life. Sometimes, especially for Christians, happiness is regarded as a temporary, wavering emotion while we are encouraged to pursue joy instead. Alcorn seeks to debunk this theory by examining where happiness is mentioned in the Bible. Alcorn states: “Some argue that the word happy is too unspiritual for Christians to use. But those who have studied the Hebrew word asher and Greek word makairios, which are frequently used in Scripture, know that those words definitely convey happiness.” (10-11) He later comments on the similarity between happiness and joy. “Saying that joy isn’t about being happy is like saying that rain isn’t wet or ice isn’t cold.” (45) When we look at words in the Bible often translated as joy or blessing, we notice the overall essence of happiness is displayed in Scripture more often than we thought.Alcorn digs deeper by looking at happiness as an important, sometimes overlooked attribute of God. If Christians do not believe God is happy, Alcorn argues it will affect the way they view scripture. He writes: “If we think God is unhappy, we will interpret his words in Scripture accordingly.” (59) Instead of viewing laws and commands as ways in which God protects us and loves us, we will see rules and regulations as ways to steal our happiness. He even asks some out-of-the-box questions, like “Did Jesus have a sense of humor?” These types of questions are helpful in pondering how laughter and happiness are ingrained in the character of God and us as His image bearers.As Christians, Alcorn affirms our call to be happy, even in a world that can bring such pain and sorrow. As those who have been given Good News in the Gospel, it’s important that others see our happiness in Christ! Who would be attracted to the Good News of the Gospel from Christians who are angry and resentful? I liked this way of connecting happiness with our call as Christians: “It’s not insensitive, unkind or wrong for us to be happy! By being happy in Christ, we lay claim to the fact that God is bigger than the Fall and affirm that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ indwells us and will reverse the Curse and reign over a new universe.” (79)I give this book 4.0/5.0 stars. This devotional caused me to stop and define happiness, joy, and blessings. I looked to the scriptures to see God’s heart for me as I uncovered the happiness He wants us to experience. The topic of studying happiness is unique and thought provoking, but at times, the devotional did seem a bit repetitive. However, overall, I enjoyed reading this devotional.[FCC Compliance: Tyndale House Publishers provided a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of this review. However, all opinions are my own]

Love the book I need something that would turn my sad thinking into a more happiness. Would recommend to anyone in fact I bought an extra copy for a friend. Excellent written. Excellent book

I was interested when offered the chance to review 60 Days of Happiness: Discover God’s Promise of Relentless Joy by Randy Alcorn. Evidently this is a companion book to the original Happiness book (which I have not read). The book contains a series of sixty short essays on the subject of happiness – specifically as it relates to Christians.Each day begins with a quote from scripture and a quote from a person who may or may not be familiar to the reader. The essays are three or four smaller pages long. They cover a huge number of topics, not just various angles of three or four as one might expect. Some deal with personal happiness, while others deal with the happiness of God. Many have a practical slant like to feasts make God happy or is it selfish to want to be happy.I am torn about the actual content of the book. While much of it is fine theologically, there were a few instances that caused me to raise an eyebrow (or two). I also wonder if such an emphasis on happiness encourages people to ignore the parts of scripture where Jesus talks about the way being narrow and difficult. On the other hand, if you are determined to be a miserable Christian, I think the essays are a great reminder of the joy we are supposed to have in our walk.Which brings me to my other reservation. Maybe it was just my mood when I read it, but some of the entries felt a little dry to me. I think the book is more interesting and helpful if read as designed – one day at a time for two months. When read like a book (which I needed to do to review it in time), it just feels a little repetitive even with such varied topics.If you struggle with finding the joy in being a Christian or a Christian family, this book can help re-tool your thinking. Take it a day at a time though and double check the scriptures for some of the theology. If you are already a pretty happy Christian, I don’t know that you will gain that much from this book. It won’t hurt to reinforce your joy, but I’m not sure it will add much to it either.This book was given to me in exchange for my honest review.

Fantastic Book! Gives one a great perspective in these turbulent times.

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