{"product_id":"life-is-hard-god-is-good-lets-dance-experiencing-real-joy-in-a-world-gone-mad-9781400334056","title":"Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance.: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Quirky and inviting essays on what it means to live joyfully in a world full of 'anger and anxiety'...This optimism booster has a light touch and a lasting impact.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is about one idea: joy. A deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances, is not only possible but is promised to all who follow Jesus. Life is hard, but God is good. And through Him we can start to see the world in a more childlike, humble, and optimistic way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrant Hansen doesn't follow a success plan. He just keeps simply showing up and taking Jesus very seriously. And by taking Jesus seriously in all of life, he has become more joyful. More peaceful. And full of laughter. And that attitude is contagious to all who read his bestselling books and listen to his award-winning radio show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLife Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance\u003c\/em\u003e, Brant is at his best--sharing stories from around the world, as well as from his own heart and head, with a writing style that will likely make you laugh, cry, and rethink your outlook on life and the kingdom of God. Through his unique life experiences and extensive travels, readers will see how God is moving through people all over the world, and they will learn to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee that it's possible to live joyfully in a world of anger and anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely trust the character and promises of God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaim the abundant life mentioned in John 10:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive each day simply and with a faith and joy that is contagious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrant says, \"In this book, I want to take the format of Bob Goff's \u003cem\u003eLove Does\u003c\/em\u003e and mix it with my own strange experiences, in a way that I think Ted Lasso would be proud of.\" Through short, energetic, captivating, and often humorous chapters, Brant's message will leave you with a renewed love for a simpler life that overflows with greater joy than you've ever experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400334056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/30\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brant Hansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43291168047285,"sku":"9781400334056","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_942e74e4-5ac5-4e34-a15c-7cd6f554b394.jpg?v=1700541299","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/life-is-hard-god-is-good-lets-dance-experiencing-real-joy-in-a-world-gone-mad-9781400334056","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}