Credo House Publishers

Scripture characterizes joy as what you experience when you are grateful for the grace that’s been given you. Joy is not simply described in the Bible, it is prescribed.

Still, there is plenty going on in the world and in our own lives to make joy seem impractical, gratitude unnecessary, and grace perplexing. We who have been given every reason to be joyful can nevertheless be so joyless. How can we begin to live in the joy of the Lord?

With gleeful exuberance, Ben Patterson submits his compelling case for joy. His winsome stories and thoughtful reflections show how even traditional practices such as churchgoing and (gulp!) tithing can be hilariously fulfilling when lived out of gratitude for God’s gracious gift.