Böcker av Franklin J Andreen

Volumes have been written about how to be happy. Countless writers from every religion and background have thrown in their own two cents worth on the subject, "How To Live a Happy Life". If there are a thousand different books out there that have "the answer", what's different about this one? Simply this: The book you hold in your hands doesn't express the opinions of man but the Word of God. Frankly, I don't believe a person can be truly joyful without Christ and a solid foundation in the Bible. But knowing that the Bible tells us we have a happy Father who wants happy children makes all the difference in the world. Knowing that Christ gave us His Word so that "My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete" (John 15:11) gives a person reason to hope for a joy-filled life. Knowing that the Bible tells us (actually, commands us) to "rejoice in the Lord always" (Philippians 4:4) takes us from the emotional rollercoaster ride of ups and downs and sets us in heavenly places where in His Presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). This is the second of two volumes written on the subject, "You Can Rejoice in the Lord Always". IS such a thing truly possible? And if so, how? The condensed answer is summarized in the subtitle: "Because God is Real and the Bible is True". The expanded explanation is found in the pages of this book. Enjoy!

There's one thing that every person living wants: joy. Yet, many live with so little of it. But why? Where is true joy to be found? Is it found in: Medications? ("If I can just get the right combination of meds!")Drugs? ("If I get high enough!")Entertainment? ("If I laugh enough!" "If I divert from reality enough!")Relationships? ("He'll make me happy!" "She'll make me happy!" "They'll make me happy!")Busyness? ("If I just stay busy enough!")Effort? ("If I only try hard enough!")According to the Bible, true joy is a gift from God. It comes from walking with the joyful God, from implementing what He teaches about it in His Word, and from receiving His very joy into our hearts. But is it truly possible to rejoice in the Lord always? Yes, and for this reason: Because God is real and the Bible is true. Once a person gets that settled, they're well on their way to a truly joy-filled life! In this book, we'll explore key scriptures (there are hundreds of them!) on this subject. Our Creator has given us everything we need to know in His Word about joy; our responsibility is to dig it out and apply it to our lives. That's what this book is about and that's why this book is so powerful: because it's not based on the philosophies of man, upon empty fables, or upon unattainable ideals. It's based on the Bible, which is perfect and complete. No one who takes these passages to heart can ever be the same again. If you're looking for joy, look no further - Jesus came not only to give you everlasting life, but ever-laughing life, life in all its fullness, overflowing and abundant life (John 10:10)! His Word was given so that we could be filled with His joy - overflowing, lavish, outlandish joy (John 15:11)! Heaven will be a wonderful joy-filled existence, but He promises us even here and now that we can "greatly rejoice and delight with inexpressible and glorious joy" (I Peter 1:8)! If that's what you're looking for, join me as we sit at His banqueting table and dig in!