The Happiness Factor: How to Experience and Share God’s Joy in Your Life: Christian Values, #20

By Faithful G. Writer

The Happiness Factor: How to Experience and Share God's Joy in Your Life is a book that will inspire and challenge you to live in the fullness of God's joy and to be a joy to others.

In this book, you will learn:

What joy is, why it matters, and how it relates to God's character, nature, and purpose.

How to experience God's joy by faith and obedience, through His creation, His covenant, His grace, and His promises.

How to share God's joy by love and service, through His gift of Jesus Christ, His channel of the Holy Spirit, and His plan for your life.

How to overcome the challenges that test your understanding and application of joy, such as suffering, sin, temptation, doubt, etc.

How to express God's joy to others in your life and relationships, such as praising God, thanking others, giving generously, serving faithfully, etc.

How to use your gifts and talents to glorify God and bless others with His joy.

This book will help you embrace joy as a vital Christian value and a way of life. It will also help you discover the possibilities and opportunities for living with amazing joy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pure Water Books
• Release date: Sep 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223551102

Faithful G. Writer

Faithful G. Witness is a Christian author, tutor, and coach who loves and enjoys reading, studying, and teaching the Bible. He was born in a Christian family and has studied the Bible both in the church and at school. He has a degree in accounting and worked as a professional accountant for over 30 years. He is married and has children, and lives in Ottawa, Canada. Faithful’s passion is to help others discover the joy and power of studying the Bible and applying it to their lives. He has written several books on various topics related to Bible study, such as Bible Study 101: How to Read, Understand, and Apply God’s Word in Your Life. He also offers online courses, workshops, and mentoring programs for anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible and grow in their faith. Faithful is an active member of his church and serves as an elder. He also participates in various ministries and outreach programs that share the gospel with others. He believes that studying the Bible is not only a personal activity, but also a communal and missional one. Faithful’s motto is: “The Bible is God’s love letter to us. Let us read it, study it, live it, and share it.”

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The Happiness Factor:

How to Experience and Share God’s Joy in Your Life

Faithful G. Writer

Text Copyright © 2023

Dizzy Davidson

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Happiness as a State of Mind and Heart

Happiness as an Important Christian Value

Chapter 1: The Source of Happiness

God is Happy in Himself

God is Happy in His Creation

God is Happy in His Redemption

God is Happy in His Relationship with Us

Conclusion

Chapter 2: The Gift of Happiness

Christ is Our Happiness Through His Incarnation

Christ is Our Happiness Through His Crucifixion

Christ is Our Happiness Through His Resurrection

Christ is Our Happiness Through His Ascension

Conclusion

Chapter 3: The Channel of Happiness

The Presence of the Spirit

The Power of the Spirit

The Gifts of the Spirit

The Fruits of the Spirit

Conclusion

Chapter 4: The Purpose of Happiness

The Glory of God

The Good of Ourselves

The Benefit of Others

Conclusion

Chapter 5: The Challenge of Happiness

The Challenge of Suffering

The Challenge of Sin

The Challenge of Doubt

Chapter 6: The Expression of Happiness

Praising God

Thanking Others

Giving Generously

Conclusion

Appendix A: 20 Bible Verses about Happiness

Introduction

What is happiness? How do you define it? How do you measure it? How do you achieve it? How do you maintain it? These are some of the questions that have fascinated and perplexed humanity for centuries. Different people have different answers and opinions about happiness. Some think that happiness is a feeling, a mood, or an emotion. Some think that happiness is a state, a condition, or a situation. Some think that happiness is a goal, a pursuit, or a destination. Some think that happiness is a right, a privilege, or a duty.

In this book, we will explore the topic of happiness from a Christian perspective. We will define happiness as a state of mind and heart that is characterized by joy, peace, contentment, and satisfaction. We will explain why happiness is an important Christian value, based on biblical examples and teachings. We will set the tone for a hopeful and practical journey into