How Happiness Happens Bible Study Guide: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations

by Max Lucado

Publisher:

HarperChristian Resources

, 2019

Overview

There’s a path to happiness that always delivers.

Our culture tries to convince us there is one way to happiness: aspire, acquire, desire, retire. We’re told that happiness depends on what we hang in our closet, park in our garage, and deposit in our bank account. Yet it’s a path that always fails to deliver.

In this video Bible study, (DVD/video streaming sold separately) bestselling author Max Lucado looks at several compelling passages in the Bible that reveal how the happiest people on earth aren’t those who have the most but those who are willing to give the most away.

Max also uses Scripture to show us how to address some of the most common sources of unhappiness, such as:

• Dealing with difficult people.
• Coping with tough circumstances.
• Overcoming low self-esteem.
• Managing stress.

God wants to bring joy to the people of this generation. In his Word, he has given us practical and applicable ways to discover that joy by sharing it with others. Although the world can be a lonely and disappointing place, we can be God’s representatives to bring about a cascade of kindness! While we won’t be able to solve every problem, we can bring a few smiles to a few faces—and in this way, we might even initiate our own quiet revolution of joy.

How Happiness Happens is perfect for small groups of friends or church groups who want to get to know each other better, and for introverts and extroverts alike. This study guide includes:

• Video teaching notes and discussion questions.
• Bible exploration.
• Weekly personal study and reflection materials.

Designed for use with the How Happiness Happens Video Study (9780310105732), sold separately. Streaming video also available.

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Product Details

• Title : How Happiness Happens Study Guide: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations
• Author: Lucado, Max
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Publication Date: 2019
• ISBN: 9780310105725

About Max Lucado

Max Lucado (1955– ) is a best-selling author with over 50 books and 65 million copies in print. He’s been named “America’s pastor” and “the best preacher in America.”

Lucado studied biblical and related studies at Abilene Christian University. He served as Associate Minister at Central Church of Christ in Miami, Florida and Church Planning Missionary in Rio de Janeiro. Lucado is a minister of preaching at Oak Hill Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he has served since 1988.

In 1991, Lucado began developing a radio broadcast called UpWords Ministries. The inspirational messages featured on UpWords with Max Lucado are heard in over 1,400 radio markets around the world.

Three of Lucado’s titles have been recipients of the Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year award: Just Like Jesus, In the Grip of Grace, and When God Whispers Your Name. Other notable titles by Lucado include Grace for the Moment and Facing Your Giants.