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Life is hard, God is good, let's dance : experiencing real joy in a world gone mad

Call Number

  • 248.4 H2493 (WSQ)

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Publication Information

Nashville, Tennessee : W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2024]

Physical Description

viii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Summary

This book is about one idea: joy. A deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances, is not only possible but is 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.

Contents

  • One weird kid
  • "The second naivete" : the chapter that combines a French philosopher and The Dukes of Hazzard
  • Not in this for the t-shirt
  • Nobody moves into Assumption, Illinois
  • For he hath brought forth a cushion
  • A genius idea : outsource your worry
  • A place where God walk the Earth
  • About the time my face hit a parked truck
  • Success tip : embrace the awkward
  • I'd like to thank the good Lord. And also Butch
  • Jesus' favorite subject
  • Party practice
  • The style of God
  • On the gentle art of freaking people out
  • Earth is crammed with heaven
  • Monster to miracle
  • One last supper
  • Nigel, the three-legged dog
  • 0.000004409171076 pounds of awesome
  • Why the "good news" is better than you think
  • Speaking in music
  • Your attention, please
  • Is God on an ego trip?
  • The investment plan you can color with
  • That one time I killed that thing
  • Speaking of rest ... and restrooms
  • The song you will sing.