{"product_id":"9781540905796_how-to-not-pursue-happiness","title":"How to (Not) Pursue Happiness","description":"Why do so many Jesus followers seem so unhappy--or even skeptical of happiness? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor centuries, Christians--from early apologists to desert monks to modern theologians--saw happiness as a natural side effect of life with God. But today, many religious communities view happiness with suspicion, as if joy were somehow incompatible with holiness. This isn't just untrue; it's unbiblical. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to (Not) Pursue Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e you will discover why happiness isn't a worldly indulgence but a gift we come to appreciate through life with God. Griffin Gooch draws from church history, psychology, philosophy, and Scripture to recover a fuller vision of joy--one rooted in the conviction that happiness is a universal desire that can only be truly satisfied through the life Jesus offers.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're weary of religious guilt, disenchanted with performative piety, or simply longing for a richer, more joyful walk with God, this book will show you how happiness, rightly understood, can draw you deeper into a flourishing relationship with God.","brand":"Griffin Gooch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43129069142093,"sku":"9781540905796","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8532\/3085\/files\/9781540905796.jpg?v=1781541373","url":"https:\/\/bakerpublishinggroup.com\/products\/9781540905796_how-to-not-pursue-happiness","provider":"Baker Publishing Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}