{"product_id":"contentment-the-sacred-path-to-loving-the-life-you-have-9781501156311","title":"Contentment: The Sacred Path to Loving the Life You Have","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a fifth-generation preacher and pastor and acclaimed author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinding The Lost Art of Empathy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e comes a moving and inspirational exploration of the true meaning of contentment and how we can incorporate it into our lives.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough her own personal experiences and years of focused Bible study, Tracy Wilde investigates one of the greatest mysteries of modern Christian life: contentment. She reveals that contentment differs from happiness, and is not something you can implement in a day--it takes time, practice, and an awareness of the draining distractions that rob us of joy, satisfaction, gratitude, and trust. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this book, Tracy explores the life of Paul the Apostle to show how we can live a life of fulfillment no matter the circumstances. Using the Biblical book of Philippians, Tracy presents contentment as a crucial practice for all followers of Jesus. She distinguishes the differences between happiness (shallow and short term) and contentment (deep and lasting), examines our tendency toward entitlement, and acknowledges the fear and anxiety when life gets tough. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With her lyrical prose, profound insight, and \"heart for people\" (Lisa Bevere, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author), Tracy offers encouragement and confidence as she helps you learn the secret of contentment and helps you focus on all that is good and true and beautiful so you can see your life anew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781501156311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224","brand":"Tracy Wilde-Pace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39956515881141,"sku":"9781501156311","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_3fe01765-3626-42db-80be-4e8f9307c3d5.jpg?v=1620221180","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/contentment-the-sacred-path-to-loving-the-life-you-have-9781501156311","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}